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California Police Use Drones To Track Illegal E-Bike
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California Police Use Drones to Track Illegal E-Bike and Electric Motorcycle Riders

California police are leveraging drones to pursue riders of illegal e-bikes and non-street-legal electric motorcycles, reshaping enforcement in the electric vehicle landscape. In Desert Hot Springs, a suspect on a minibike fled police but was tracked to his home by a drone. Likewise, Irvine police used a drone to apprehend a teen riding an unregistered…

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks Outrage Over EV Tax Credit Cuts
Elon Musk

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks Outrage Over EV Tax Credit Cuts

The U.S. Senate narrowly passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” on July 1, 2025, a sweeping legislative package championed by former President Donald Trump, sending it to the House for final approval. This 940-page bill, which includes a $5 trillion federal debt ceiling increase and cuts to entitlement programs, has ignited controversy among electric vehicle (EV)…

Tesla

Trump Threatens Tesla Subsidies, Musk Dares to “Cut It All” Amid EV Tax Credit Clash

On July 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, threatening to review federal subsidies for Musk’s companies, including Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) incentives, via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This follows Musk’s sharp criticism of Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax and spending bill, which eliminates the $7,500 EV tax…

Ford CEO Jim Farley
Ford

Ford CEO Calls China’s EV Dominance a Wake-Up Call for U.S. Automakers

Ford CEO Jim Farley has sounded the alarm on China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, describing its technological and cost advantages as a critical challenge for American automakers. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 27, 2025, Farley called China’s EV progress “the most humbling thing I have ever seen,” citing superior in-vehicle technology and…

Tesla Faces Q2 Delivery Shortfall but Retains Deutsche Bank’s Buy Rating
Tesla

Tesla Faces Q2 Delivery Shortfall but Retains Deutsche Bank’s Buy Rating

Tesla is projected to miss second-quarter delivery expectations, with Deutsche Bank forecasting 355,000 vehicles delivered against a consensus of over 380,000, according to Investing.com. Despite this, the bank maintains its Buy rating and $345.00 price target, citing Tesla’s long-term potential in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. This article explores the delivery outlook, regional trends, and…

Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck Sparks Grass Fire in Colorado, Raising EV Safety Concerns

On June 29, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck towing a woodchipper ignited a half-acre grass fire in southwestern Colorado, prompting a multi-agency response and renewing discussions about electric vehicle (EV) safety during heavy-duty tasks. The incident, reported by KKTV, occurred on private land near Norwood, highlighting potential risks for EV owners and operators in rural settings.…

Tesla’s Robotaxi Pilot Sparks Optimism with $475 Stock Target Boost
Tesla

Tesla’s Robotaxi Pilot Sparks Optimism with $475 Stock Target Boost

On June 22, 2025, Tesla launched its invite-only Robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas, igniting excitement among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and investors. The limited rollout of Model Y vehicles, operating autonomously in a geofenced area, has reportedly prompted Benchmark to raise its Tesla stock price target to $475, signaling strong confidence in the company’s autonomous…

Tesla Sues Ex-Supplier for Alleged $1B+ Battery Trade Secret Theft
Tesla

Tesla’s V4 Superchargers Launch in China, Boosting EV Charging for All Brands

Tesla has rolled out its first V4 Superchargers in China, a major step forward for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the world’s largest EV market. Now operational in Shanghai, Chongqing, Gansu, and Zhejiang provinces, these advanced chargers promise faster charging and broader access, opening Tesla’s network to non-Tesla EVs for the first time in…

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