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California’s ambitious electric vehicle mandate received crucial federal protection this week, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a last-minute waiver that could shield the state’s zero-emission vehicle requirements from immediate reversal under the incoming administration, reports Politico. The EPA’s decision fortifies California’s plan to mandate that all new passenger vehicles
General Motors’ dramatic fall from market leader to 16th place in China represents one of the most significant shifts in global automotive history, with sales plummeting 42.5% in the first 11 months of 2024 and forcing a $5 billion write-down against profits, according to a recent report from the NY Times. The collapse of GM’s…
A former Tata Technologies engineer has revealed significant safety concerns regarding VinFast vehicles, coinciding with an ongoing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into the Vietnamese automaker’s VF8 model via BBC. Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli, who led chassis development teams at Tata Technologies for VinFast’s newer models, identified critical safety issue
In an innovative approach to urban EV charging infrastructure, Barcelona’s metro system has implemented a groundbreaking solution that harnesses regenerative braking energy from subway trains to power electric vehicle charging stations at street level, reports the AP. The MetroCharge project, deployed across 16 subway stations, captures kinetic energy from braking trains and redirects it through…
Nebraska is set to dramatically increase its electric vehicle fees, doubling the annual registration cost for EVs while introducing new charges for plug-in hybrids starting January 1, 2025. The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles announced that EV owners will soon pay $150 annually, up from $75, while plug-in hybrid drivers will face a new $75…
Japanese automotive giants Honda and Nissan are exploring a potential merger as both companies face mounting pressure in the global electric vehicle market, particularly from Chinese competitors. The historically independent automakers are weighing this unprecedented step to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly challenging EV landscape, reports the BBC. The potential merger discussions foll
A newly revealed policy document from Donald Trump’s transition team outlines sweeping changes to U.S. electric vehicle policy that would dramatically reshape the automotive industry’s electrification efforts. The proposed changes would redirect federal EV incentives toward battery production and national security priorities while rolling back emissions standards and charging infrastructure invest
Chinese electric truck manufacturers are leveraging their established EV supply chain advantages to dominate the nascent electric trucking sector, capturing 70% of global sales in 2023 despite electric trucks representing less than 1% of worldwide truck sales. However, this expansion faces mounting challenges from international tariffs and lingering quality perceptions, reports AFP. The strategy m
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