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Make No Mistake: Killing The EV Tax Credit Hurts Tesla Too

When former President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to end the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, many people pointed to his newfound close ties with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as proof that he wouldn't really act to deliberately harm America's nascent EV sector.

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Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges. It also caused dozens of electric vehicles and other battery-powered objects, such as scooters and golf carts, to catch fire.

The Conversation

Trump Administration Plans To Scrap $7,500 EV Tax Credit, Tesla Supports Move: Report

Although Tesla applauded the Trump administration's decision to eliminate the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, it was criticized for perhaps making the US electric vehicle transition more difficult.

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Trump announces he will go after electric car mandate — what does this mean for Musk’s Tesla?

Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has relentlessly bashed Biden’s electric vehicle mandate, calling it ‘outlandish’ and ‘cruel.’

The Independent UK

Don’t buy an EV until 2026, new report suggests – they’re about to get much cheaper

With 279,300 EVs set to come off lease in the US by 2026, it's set to be a buyer's market for affordable, used electric vehicles.

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We'll See An Updated Sony-Honda Afeela Prototype At CES

Honda may be late to the game with electric vehicles, but it's got aggressive plans to catch up fast that include a huge production hub in Ohio and lots of new technologies developed in-house. But the wild card in that plan is its unexpected tie-up with Japanese consumer electronics and…

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EV And PHEV Sales Set A New Record Last Month

Electric vehicle sales charts have yet to stabilize. One month, sales might be up, while another month in another region of the world, we might see a dip–enough to pour more fuel on misleading stories like “EVs are doomed.”

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Sion Power CEO: EV adoption will surge—take it from someone leading a battery tech startup after 17 years at GM

Battery tech on the horizon will make electric vehicles "truly irresistible to consumers," says Sion Power CEO Pam Fletcher.

Fortune

How VW Got A 'Wake-Up Call' That Sparked A Rivian Team-Up

Anyone who follows the electric vehicle race closely knows that the Volkswagen Group has struggled on the software front for years now. That's a broad term, but it includes everything from in-car subscription services to over-the-air updates to autonomous driving. But what probably no one expected is that VW's tech…

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Volkswagen And Rivian Launch Joint Venture Valued At $5.8 Billion

With this venture, the two companies plan to bring "best-in-class software technology" and "next-generation electrical architecture" for future electric vehicles of the companies. The deal will cover various kinds of vehicles, which would also include subcompact cars.

International Business Times

German Lithium Plant Hopes To Turbo-charge Europe's EV Makers

Electric vehicles need batteries, and most batteries are made with lithium, a critical material European automakers are chasing as they face tough competition from China.

International Business Times

Petrol car registrations drop as hybrids and EVs hit fast lane

'The cost of EVs has definitely come down too.'

Newcastle Herald

Want A Great EV Deal? Here Are 5 Options For Every Budget

One of the chief electric vehicle criticisms from skeptics is that they are expensive. No matter how much cheaper charging one may be than filling up with gas, an EV typically ends up pricier than its combustion alternative. That truism has validity, but it overstates matters.

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Lucid CEO: Many EVs In America 'Frankly Suck'

Despite countless headwinds, 2024 is proving to be a banner year for electric vehicles all over the globe—even if sales haven't been as sky-high as the automakers once predicted. More and more Americans in particular are warming up to them. But just how good is this crop of EVs that…

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The Honda Prologue Is Already Proving Toyota Wrong

One of the more interesting—perhaps even baffling—studies that we've highlighted this year is the one that indicated most consumers are convinced that the Japanese automakers are the ones leading the way on electric vehicles. This, of course, is not true; while companies like Toyota, Honda and Nissan pioneered hybrid vehicles…

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Cheap Used EVs Will Flood The Market In The Next Two Years, Experts Say

The next two years will be a roller coaster ride for new and used electric vehicle prices in the United States. According to a new study from J.D. Power, over a quarter of a million EV leases will end by the time 2026 comes to a close, flooding the market…

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Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

The Guardian - AU

Battery-powered electric vehicle sales plunge by 25% as Australian drivers choose hybrid models

Australian Automobile Association analysis notes hybrids are exempt from fringe benefits tax until 1 April 2025

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Toyota Calls California EV Rules 'Impossible'

Despite being a pioneer of hybrid technology since the late 1990s, Toyota has been a laggard in the electric vehicle race. The automaker offers several hybrid and plug-in hybrid models in the U.S., but there's only pure electric model in its portfolio, the bZ4x crossover. The Lexus RZ and Subaru…

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Xpeng Has Only Ever Made EVs. Now It Wants To Do Gas Range Extenders

With automakers changing course and backtracking on their plans to go all electric in the next decade, it isn’t surprising to hear that even carmakers that have only ever built EVs are also shifting their strategy. China's Xpeng is one such automaker, and its newly announced Kunpeng Super Electric System…

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Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global warming.

International Business Times

Automakers Gear Up As New Tariffs, EV Policy Changes Loom Under Trump Administration

In addition to the tariffs on Mexico, the Republican leader has expressed his intention to reverse pro-electric vehicle policies and rescind regulations enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department on his first day in office. He also aims to reduce or eliminate tax breaks and other incentives…

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New Mercedes-AMG SUV Will Be An 'AMG First, All-Electric Second'

Mercedes-AMG has its own dedicated electric vehicle architecture called AMG.EA that it plans to underpin several models. The first is an electric equivalent for the AMG GT four-door fastback, followed by a full-size SUV.

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Don’t Worry. The EV Revolution Is Here To Stay

The electric vehicle revolution cannot be stopped. It won’t be stopped by car companies, it won’t be stopped by consumers and it certainly will not be stopped by the president. The EV revolution is happening. The only thing left to decide is whether America wants to lead it, or be…

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The Mercedes CLA EV Gets A Porsche Taycan-Style Transmission

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA is just around the corner, with a scheduled debut next year. It’s designed to be an electric vehicle first, but it will also be available with a 48-volt hybrid powertrain–you know, just in case the demand for the EV isn't strong enough.

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