Politics
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President-elect Joe Biden could do a lot of good in greening the grid and the nation's vehicle fleet.
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Biden would be better for US electric-car future, VW CEO says
At least one CEO has come out and said what a critical mass of supporting facts point to: Biden will boost EVs in America.
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Study: US could save up to $70 billion annually if EVs were widespread
By replacing internal-combustion cars with EVs, the U.S. could save up to $70 billion annually due to the impact of climate change and pollution.
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Biden mentions 200-mph electric Corvette, says US can own the market with move to EVs
With a car like the 200-mph electric Corvette Joe Biden mentioned, perhaps the U.S. could revitalize its auto industry.
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15 states want all heavy-duty trucks electric by 2050
The mandate covers large pickup trucks, vans, delivery and box trucks, and even school and transit buses.
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Former Smart plant was headed all-electric, now might make diesel SUVs
The Grenadier, a gasoline- or diesel-powered SUV, might keep the assembly line moving at a Daimler factory once focused on urban and electric.
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The plan for building a sustainable transportation sector and aim to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035 shows one party's commitment to greenhouse gas reduction.
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Lordstown Endurance electric pickup: A premiere, a political rally, and a push back to summer 2021
The debut of the LMC Endurance electric truck didn't tell prospective buyers much about the truck, but it did provide a political podium.
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EV Freedom Act proposed to Congress would create national charging network—and jobs
The network would aim for compatibility with all DC fast-charging standards and "keep up with new technology."
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GM pitches all-electric future, with lackluster support from Washington
The automaker's CEO outlined an ambitious plan for sustainability in its latest presentation for investors.
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Ad for Presidential candidate Yang features Tesla, talks automation
Andrew Yang drives a Tesla Model X while speaking about manufacturing automation, jobs, and the changing economy.
Bengt Halvorson -
Report: EPA eases up on plan to rework mpg rules
Instead of doing away with some of the current incentives for hybrids and PHEVs, it might just limit the annual hike to 1.5% through 2026.
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An early proposal for the next session of Congress focuses on electric vehicles and building U.S. industry around them. It's not another Cash for Clunkers.
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Commentary: Impeaching and removing Trump will save electric cars
Presidential impeachment would create a path toward stability for the auto industry and for potential growth for electric-car manufacturing in the U.S.
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Report: States are fostering EV adoption and infrastructure, but approaches vary
The National Governors Association reports that states are using their funds in very different ways to incentivize electric vehicles.
Aaron Cole -
EPA, CARB escalate climate change war of words in Capitol Hill showdown
A dispute between federal and California regulators is looking increasingly likely, and bound for a court settlement.
Aaron Cole -
Politics be damned: Electric cars aren't really so polarizing
Politicians often try to make a political dividing line next to electric cars; but a recent study proves otherwise, pointing to positive popular views on EVs.
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What kind of EV incentives are most effective? Twitter poll results
Our poll finds that one familiar incentive—cash on the hood—wins out over other strategies like tax credits and carpool-lane privileges.
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States around the US are imposing new fees on electric-car owners to make them contribute to state highway maintenance funds. How should EV owners pay for road maintenance?
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$1,000 Illinois fee? State fees, credits can make or break EV sales
Illinois, New Mexico, Washington, and North Dakota take drastically different approaches to EVs
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If you bought an EV last year, how did it affect your tax bill? Take our Twitter poll
In the last few months, it has become clear how much of an effect the federal plug-in vehicle tax credit has on sales of electric cars. The tax credit on Teslas was cut in half in January, from $7,500 to $3,750, and its sales dropped from more than 90,000 cars to 63,000 after the tax credit was...
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EV tax credit extension gets bipartisan juice in Senate
The bill would raise the number of electric vehicles eligible for tax incentives up from 200,000 to 600,000, with a shorter sunset and lower tax break for some.
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Commentary: Overdue for reform, EV tax credit needs reasonable limits
Now that the federal plug-in tax credit has begun to wind down on the U.S.-made Chevrolet Bolt EV, members of Congress propose to do something about it. Democrats have proposed several bills in Congress to remove the manufacturer-based 200,000-car cap on the credits and extending them for 10 years...
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Obama, buy that Volt!
Former President Barack Obama made a promise on the campaign trail in 2012. Let's see if he keeps it—if even for his museum.
Bengt Halvorson