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A proposed budget from House Republicans could end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs), a move that may stall EV adoption and hit automakers like General Motors (GM) and Ford hardest, while Tesla stands to gain. The proposal, aimed at reducing federal spending, could reshape the EV market just as legacy automakers…
A recent House-passed tax bill could reshape the electric vehicle (EV) landscape in the U.S., eliminating key subsidies that have fueled adoption and manufacturing. Reported by The New York Times, the legislation, if enacted, would raise EV prices, slow sales, and hinder America’s competitiveness in clean energy, while imposing new fees on owners. Subsidy Cuts…
Slate Auto, a Troy, Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, has secured 100,000 reservations for its sub-$30,000 electric mini-pickup, backed by $700 million in funding from investors like Jeff Bezos, reports Automotive News. Targeting a late-2026 production start, the company’s innovative approach to affordable, customizable EVs is generating buzz among enthusiasts and industry analysts. Sl
Stellantis has postponed the launch of its all-electric Ram 1500 pickup to summer 2027, marking the second delay for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) initially unveiled in 2023, according to a memo to suppliers reported by Crain’s Detroit Business. The automaker is adjusting its strategy amid sluggish demand for electric half-ton pickups, prioritizing the extended-range…
General Motors (GM) has announced a significant advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, partnering with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries that promise a 400-mile range. This new chemistry, set to power GM’s upcoming electric trucks and SUVs by 2028, aims to make EVs more affordable and efficient while addressing ethical concerns tied…
Bollinger Motors, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup focused on commercial trucks, has been placed into receivership following a court ruling, signaling severe financial distress for the company that raised $148 million but produced only 40 trucks. According to Automotive News, a Michigan judge granted founder Robert Bollinger’s request to freeze the company’s assets after…
Canadian police forces are electrifying their fleets, with the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Peel Regional Police in Ontario integrating electric vehicles (EVs) for patrol duties. This week, Kensington reportedly introduced a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while Peel deployed a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, signaling a shift toward sustainable policing. These adoptions…
In a bold move to tackle the soaring costs of electric vehicles, Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch the Slate Truck—a $25,000 electric pickup aimed at making EVs accessible to everyday Americans. CEO Chris Barman, a former Chrysler and FCA executive, shared her vision with Business Insider, emphasizing…
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