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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Electric vehicle owners who live in the path of hurricanes should be wary of the risk their cars could catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater as the powerful storm moves ashore.
‘We need a lot of different tools:’ State leaders discuss lithium-ion battery safety
Experts, manufacturers, and first responders came to Florida Fire State College to help create rules to prevent and stop lithium-ion battery fires.
What new US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, medical equipment mean for consumers
New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.
Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in September
European carmaker Stellantis says it will begin selling electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor in nine European countries later this year.
US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say
The Biden administration is planning to announce new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China.
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says new rules governing electric vehicle tax credits are a giveaway to China.
Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join network
Elon Musk’s move to lay off the department responsible for Tesla’s electric vehicle chargers has touched off worries in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla’s network.
As electric vehicle sales slow, US relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards for a while
The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed tailpipe limits for three years but eventually reach the same strict standards set out by the Environmental Protection Agency.
New indoor EV charging station in San Francisco offers a glimpse into the future
A couple of blocks from the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Electrify America is about to open an indoor charging station that lets drivers relax in a lounge while their electric vehicle batteries are being filled up.
Crash tests indicate nation's guardrail system can't handle heavy electric vehicles
Preliminary tests by a University of Nebraska road safety research facility and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers point to concerns that the nation’s roadside guardrails are no match for new heavy electric vehicles.
Flexible underpinnings of new big Stellantis vehicles will help company navigate political changes
On the surface, the platform beneath a new generation of automobiles has little to do with politics and elections.
Frigid weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here's what you need to know
For nearly a week, frigid temperatures from Chicago to northern Texas have made life difficult for electric-vehicle drivers.
For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit
U.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase will have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals.
More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
America’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
White House backs industry effort to standardize Tesla's EV charging plugs
The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States, part of a broad effort to stimulate their sales to help combat climate change.
🚘 Most reliable cars of 2023, per consumer experts
With today’s stubbornly high auto prices and interest rates, buying a car, whether it’s new or used, is a high-stakes financial decision. Consumer Reports is here to help with its just-released exclusive car reliability report of cars that owners consider the most reliable and the ones that are regulars at the repair shop.
New US rules, aimed at curbing China, could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax credit
Americans could have a harder time finding electric vehicles that qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under new rules being proposed.
New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they drive
Crews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street west of downtown Detroit.
Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivals
Toyota, Honda, Nissan and other Japanese automakers are serious about rolling out battery electric vehicles to catch up with the world's frontrunners like Tesla and BYD.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
Electric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.
India is one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets. This is why
India is one of the fastest growing electric vehicle markets in the world, and more than 90% of India’s 2.3 million EVs are the cheaper and more popular two- or three-wheelers — that’s motorbikes, scooters and rickshaws.
Ford 2Q profit surges on strong revenue, but company faces electric vehicle growing pains
Ford Motor Co.’s second-quarter profit more than tripled to $1.92 billion versus a year ago on stronger revenue and sales.
New electric vehicle charging network being built by major automakers could lure more buyers to EVs
The announcement Wednesday that seven automakers will build a large North American electric vehicle charging network should pull people off the sidelines to at least consider switching from gas-powered vehicles.
The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.
Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle.
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Stiff EPA emission limits to boost US electric vehicle sales
The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032.
AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales
The Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030, ramping up quickly to as high as 67% by 2032.
Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit with new rules
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says rules proposed by her department will help consumers save money on electric vehicles while strengthening U.S. energy and national security.
Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax credits
The Treasury Department said Friday it is making more electric vehicles — including SUVs made by Tesla, Ford and General Motors — eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions.
US official warns of risks posed by heavy electric vehicles
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board is expressing concern about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.
Rule delay makes big EV tax credit possible early next year
People who want to buy an electric vehicle could get a bigger-than-expected tax credit come Jan. 1 because of a delay by the Treasury Department in drawing up rules for the tax breaks.
Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyers
Electric vehicles, or EVs for short, have been the hot car commodity for 2022, as their sales were up nearly 82% from 2021 and now make up 5% of the total market, according to Edmunds data.
GOP seizes on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to US
Many Republican candidates are seeking to capitalize on Americans’ precarious financial situations heading into next week’s midterm elections to vilify a key component of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda: electric vehicles.
Renters face charging dilemma as U.S. cities move toward EVs
Americans who live in apartments without private garages are stringing extension cords across sidewalks and waiting in line at public charging stations to power up their electric vehicles.
BMW investing $1.7B in S Carolina as automaker shifts to EVs
BMW will invest $1 billion in its sprawling factory near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to start building electric vehicles and an additional $700 million to build a electric-battery plant nearby.
Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Most electric vehicles won't qualify for federal tax credit
A tax credit of up to $7,500 could be used to defray the cost of an electric vehicle under the Inflation Reduction Act now moving toward final approval in Congress.
Ford plans to add 6,200 jobs in Ohio, Michigan and Missouri
Ford will add 6,200 factory jobs in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio as it prepares to build more electric vehicles and roll out two redesigned combustion-engine models.
Ford CEO sees electric vehicle price war as EV costs decline
Ford’s chief executive says the global auto industry is headed for a huge price war in the coming years as electric vehicle costs drop and companies sell EVs priced around $25,000.
You’ve got lots of choices when it comes to alternative energy vehicles
You've undoubtedly heard of Tesla, the electric-car startup created by wunderkind Elon Musk. In creating a car company from scratch, Musk has a simple mantra: battery power is the future of cars and he wants a Tesla in every driveway.