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EV Sales Surge as $7,500 U.S. Tax Credit Nears September 30 Deadline

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are poised for a significant boost as automakers and dealers urge buyers to act before a $7,500 federal tax credit expires on September 30, 2025. With Congress set to eliminate the subsidy through recent tax and budget legislation, industry leaders anticipate a rush of purchases, followed by potential sales declines, reports…

Rivian, Lucid Poised to Gain as Trump Tax Bill Ends EV Credits
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Rivian’s Tank Turn Returns with Quad-Motor Power for R1S and R1T

Rivian’s iconic Tank Turn, a feature that lets its electric vehicles spin 360 degrees in place, is back after a six-year hiatus, debuting on the second-generation R1S SUV and R1T pickup. A teaser video posted by Rivian shows the Quad-Motor R1S executing a sharp 90-degree turn, hinting at the feature’s return on July 8, 2025.…

F-150 Lightning

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Overhauls EV Incentives and ZEV Credits: Impacts for Owners and Industry

President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” slated for signing in the coming days, delivers a seismic shift to electric vehicle (EV) incentives, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) credit systems, and clean energy policies. This legislation, detailed by EV industry analyst Sawyer Merritt, reshapes the landscape for EV owners, automakers, and enthusiasts, balancing new opportunities with significant challenges

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Slate Auto Drops ‘Under $20,000’ EV Pickup Pricing as Federal Tax Credit Ends

Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup, has removed claims that its upcoming all-electric pickup truck will start “under $20,000” after Congress passed President Trump’s tax cut bill, according to Slate Auto’s updated website. The legislation, set to be signed into law on July 4, 2025, will eliminate the $7,500 federal EV tax credit…

Lucid Motors Smashes Delivery Records in Q3 2024, Faces Production Hurdles
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Rivian, Lucid Poised to Gain as Trump Tax Bill Ends EV Credits

On July 3, 2025, shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. and Lucid Group Inc. surged by up to 4.6% and 8.8%, respectively, following a BNP Paribas analysis suggesting that the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers could benefit from President Donald Trump’s tax bill, which eliminates the $7,500 EV tax credit after September 30, 2025. Bloomberg reports that…

Rivian, Lucid Poised to Gain as Trump Tax Bill Ends EV Credits
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Rivian Faces Q2 Delivery Drop Amid EV Industry Challenges

Rivian Automotive, a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, reported a significant decline in deliveries for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting broader industry struggles. The company delivered 10,661 vehicles, a 22% drop from the 13,790 vehicles delivered in Q2 2024, according to Reuters. This downturn, coupled with production constraints and looming policy…

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Tesla Cybertruck Faces First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Fatal Crash

A Houston-area family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla, alleging defective safety designs in the Cybertruck led to Michael Sheehan’s death in a fiery crash in August 2024. The suit, lodged in Harris County, Texas, marks the first legal challenge targeting the Cybertruck’s safety systems, spotlighting concerns over battery design and emergency egress…

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Tesla Cybertruck Surges to Lead U.S. EV Pickup Market in 2024

A Barron’s opinion piece by analyst Ben Z. Rose argues that Tesla’s Cybertruck, despite early setbacks, has become the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck in the U.S., with an estimated 39,000 units sold in 2024, according to Cox Automotive. The truck’s bold design and Tesla’s software updates have driven its rise, surpassing competitors like…

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