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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will continue its push toward an electric vehicle (EV) fleet, as Senate Republicans cannot force the agency to abandon its 7,200 EVs or EV charging infrastructure, according to a recent Senate parliamentarian ruling. This decision, reported by Reuters, ensures USPS can modernize its delivery network with sustainable technology, despite opposition…
The U.S. Senate parliamentarian has dealt a significant blow to Republican efforts to undo landmark electric vehicle (EV) emission regulations set by the Biden administration. On Friday, June 20, 2025, the parliamentarian ruled that overturning these rules requires 60 votes in the 100-seat chamber, a higher threshold than the simple majority needed for other parts…
Rivian is sparking interest with a series of compelling lease offers for the 2025 R1T and R1S, catering to electric vehicle enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Announced as of June 20, 2025, these promotions highlight the brand’s push to make its high-performance electric trucks and SUVs more accessible. Detailed on Rivian’s official promotions page, the deals…
A massive influx of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) from China’s BYD has reached Brazil, with the BYD Shenzhen—world’s largest car-carrying ship—docking at Itajaí port on May 28, 2025. The vessel, loaded with the equivalent of 20 football fields’ worth of vehicles, marks a bold move by BYD to dominate Brazil’s growing EV market. However, this…
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are poised to hit a new global record in 2025, with plug-in electric vehicles expected to account for one in four new passenger vehicles sold worldwide, according to the latest BloombergNEF Electric Vehicle Outlook. However, the U.S. market faces a slowdown as policy shifts and rising costs challenge adoption, while China…
Chinese automakers are dominating the global zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) market, with companies like BYD overtaking Tesla in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales for the first time in 2024, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Reuters reports that, the shift highlights China’s pivotal role in the electric vehicle (EV)…
Ford Motor Co. has issued a global recall of approximately 300,000 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers due to a 12-volt battery issue that can prevent doors from unlocking, potentially locking passengers out or trapping them inside. The stop-delivery order, reported by Automotive News, affects dealers worldwide and halts demonstrations until a fix is deployed. Battery Malfunction…
Nissan is making a bold move to recapture its electric vehicle (EV) crown with the launch of the third-generation Leaf, unveiled on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This revamped model, showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show, aims to revive the company’s EV dominance after slipping from a mass-market pioneer to a laggard since the original Leaf…
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