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Uber is launching a $4,000 grant program for drivers purchasing electric vehicles in select states, stepping in just as the federal EV tax credit vanished from the market. The ride-hailing giant announced Wednesday it’s rebranding “Uber Green” to “Uber Electric” while rolling out its Go Electric grants to drivers in California, New York, Colorado, and…
Porsche is significantly altering its electric vehicle strategy, delaying the launch of some all-electric models and re-emphasizing combustion and hybrid powertrains in response to a cooling EV market and other economic pressures. The move, which includes a substantial cut to its profit forecast accorsing to the WSJ, signals a major recalibration for the iconic German…
Tesla’s electric door and flush-handle systems are raising safety concerns after several crashes in which occupants and rescuers could not exit or access vehicles when power failed, according to Bloomberg. The technology trade-off threatens both user safety and regulatory scrutiny. Sleek Design, Hidden Risks Tesla’s flush exterior handles and electrically actuated door systems were designed…
Porsche is ending in-house battery cell production at its Cellforce subsidiary and converting the unit into a dedicated R&D operation, citing insufficient volumes, lack of economies of scale, and tougher conditions in the U.S. and China. Roughly 200 of 286 jobs at the Kirchentellinsfurt site are expected to be cut, with some potentially absorbed by…
Lucid Motors will move forward with a rare 1-for-10 reverse stock split, set to take effect on September 2, in an effort to boost the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s struggling share price, according to a Barron’s report. The move comes as Lucid stock trades near record lows and far below early Wall Street expectations for…
California is preparing to revive its own electric vehicle (EV) subsidies after the Trump administration dismantled federal support, eliminating tax credits and rolling back zero-emission mandates. State officials this week submitted a report to Gov. Gavin Newsom detailing strategies to sustain EV adoption in the absence of federal backing, as reported by the Los Angeles…
British EV shoppers can reportedly lease a Tesla for just over half last year’s monthly rate, as The Times reports the automaker is offering steep fleet discounts to move inventory in the UK, reports Reuters. The news outlet said it could not immediately verify the report and Tesla did not comment. Leasing discounts and inventory…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has hinted at a broader lineup of affordable electric vehicles, including the R4, R5, and potentially an R6, following the launch of the R2 in early 2026 and R3 in 2027. The comments came during his appearance on Daniel Tosh’s Tosh Show podcast, where he also discussed the company’s ongoing production…
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