Politics
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Due to delayed guidance from the Treasury Department, many vehicles that most certainly won't be eligible for the tax credit as it was passed by the IRA are able to claim a full credit.
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Toyota CEO: US target of 50% EVs by 2030 “very difficult”Toyota isn't budging—yet—from its roadmap suggesting 85% of its U.S. vehicles in 2030 will still have tailpipes.
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Steeper fleet fuel economy standards finalized, will bring more hybrids and EVs sooner
The mpg standards are a step steeper than an original proposal. Arriving at an effective 49 mpg, they boost fleet efficiency by 8% to 10% annually for model years 2023-2026.
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The Toyota Prius lost a last bit of star power today
Billy Baldwin and Rosanna Arquette were among the celebrities announcing this was the last string in their love of the Prius.
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Some say "no climate, no deal" as EVs, green energy lose traction in infrastructure compromise
A Senate version has been setting off alarm bells for those seeking renewable energy and climate action as part of an infrastructure push.
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GM asks EPA for national acceleration of EVs, supports California CO2 targets
GM's policy courses regarding emissions, fuel economy, and EVs no longer contradict themselves.
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The Ford F-150 Lightning is the showpiece for what Biden hopes will be an EV future made in America—with huge incentives for consumers, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
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California plan: 80% EVs by 2035, 50-mile plug-in hybrids, tighter tailpipe emissions
CARB proposes to mandate 80% battery electric sales by 2035 but doesn't ban internal combustion.
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Biden administration moves to restore California emissions authority
The move is seen as a first step toward new fuel economy and emissions standards to be announced by July—leaving room for even more ambitious state targets.
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EPA finds its Trump-era fuel-efficiency rulemaking flawed, as it prepares tighter standards
The EPA expressed "concerns" about the process used to create the Trump-era rules that relaxed fuel-efficiency targets.
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Electric car rebates, charging stations: What’s in $2 trillion Biden infrastructure plan?
The Biden administration's American Jobs Plan closely connects EVs, R&D, and American-made goods to infrastructure.
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Congress considers mandating all-electric USPS trucks, amid contract controversy
The USPS might get more electric mail trucks if some vocal members of Congress, and the Biden administration, have their say.
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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.
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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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