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On April 28, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck burst into flames at a Mesa, Arizona, dealership, marking another alarming chapter in a wave of attacks targeting electric vehicles (EVs) across the U.S. Mesa police arrested 35-year-old Ian Moses for suspected arson, raising concerns among EV owners and enthusiasts about safety and security at Tesla facilities. ABC15…
On April 24, 2025, Tesla board member Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, made headlines by purchasing $1.02 million in Tesla ($TSLA) stock, marking the first insider buy in roughly five years. According to the SEC filing, Gebbia acquired 4,000 shares at an average price of $256.31, a move that has sparked excitement among electric vehicle…
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could significantly inflate electric vehicle (EV) prices, potentially stalling the industry’s momentum in the U.S. market, according to a detailed analysis by The New York Times. However, EVs like the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4, built domestically with fewer imported components, may emerge as…
In a stunning reversal, New York lawmakers, led by Democratic State Senator Patricia Fahy, are pushing to revoke Tesla’s unique ability to sell electric vehicles (EVs) directly to consumers, citing CEO Elon Musk’s alliance with President Donald Trump as a betrayal of the state’s clean energy goals. The New York Times reports this legislative pivot…
In a bold move to sidestep punitive tariffs and meet surging European demand, Volvo has launched production of its compact EX30 electric SUV at its Ghent, Belgium factory, a strategic shift from its sole manufacturing hub in Zhangjiakou, China. Announced by Volvo, this €200 million ($213 million) investment fortifies the brand’s foothold in Europe, where…
New York’s aggressive push to electrify transportation is gaining momentum, with the state’s Drive Clean Rebate program injecting $30 million to offer up to $2,000 off new electric vehicles (EVs) at the point of sale, combinable with the federal $7,500 tax credit. NYSERDA’s initiative aims to make EVs more accessible, countering price barriers and federal…
In a move that could reshape the electric vehicle landscape, the Trump administration has relaxed crash reporting rules for self-driving cars, with Tesla poised to gain the most. Announced on April 24, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the change exempts partial self-driving vehicles using Level 2 systems—like Tesla’s Autopilot—from reporting certain non-fatal crashes,…
Tesla has significantly reduced the price of its 2024 Model 3 Performance, making the high-performance electric vehicle (EV) available for an adjusted price of $40,490 after discounts and federal tax credits, according to a recent announcement shared on X by automotive enthusiast Sawyer Merritt. This move positions the Model 3 Performance as a compelling option…
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