electric vehicle News Updates

Government, Business, Technology

House Passes GOP-Led Electric Vehicle Bill

The recent passage of legislation specific to EVs in the House is the latest effort from congressional Republicans pushing back on the Biden administration’s transportation agenda.

September 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US Agency Finalizes China Tariffs Biden Announced in May

The office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Sept. 13 formally approved tariff increases on billions of dollars in Chinese goods, paving the way for them to go into effect in two weeks.

September 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

VW Urges EU to Rethink Emissions Targets Amid Job Cuts

Volkswagen Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch said "politicians have given the industry targets without the necessary infrastructure being available."

September 11, 2024
Business, Technology

Why Public EV Chargers Almost Never Work as Fast as Promised

At U.S. public stations promising EV charging speeds of 100 kilowatts or higher, the average delivered charge was only 52 kW in 2022.

September 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

ChargePoint Restructures Workforce Amid Revenue Challenges

ChargePoint Holdings, operator of the largest electric vehicle charging network in the US, plans to cut 15% of its workforce after missing revenue forecasts.

September 4, 2024
Business, Fuel

J.D. Power Cuts 2024 EV Sales Forecast in US by More Than 3%

As mainstream car buyers continue to shun electric vehicles, automotive researcher J.D. Power said Aug. 28 that battery-powered models will account for just 9% of sales in the U.S. this year.

August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

California Receives $150 Million for EV Charging Ports

U.S. officials awarded California nearly $150 million for the construction of more than 9,200 electric vehicle charging ports in an attempt to make zero-emission cars attractive to drivers.

August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Canada Imposes a 100% Tariff on Imports of Chinese-Made EVs

Canada will impose a 100% surtax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles beginning Oct. 1 in a series of measures aimed at cracking down on what the country views as unfair trade practices.

August 26, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Ford Scraps Electric SUV, Boosts Hybrid Production

Ford Motor Co. is recalibrating its electrification strategy yet again, canceling plans for a fully electric SUV in a shift that may cost the carmaker around $1.9 billion.

August 21, 2024
Business, Fuel

Rivian Production Head Leaves for Stellantis in Latest Exit

A senior leader at Rivian Automotive’s sole factory plans to leave the company, the latest in a wave of executive departures in recent months at the electric vehicle maker.

August 20, 2024