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, 2024electric vehicle News Updates
House Passes GOP-Led Electric Vehicle Bill
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, 2024VW 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, 2024Why 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, 2024ChargePoint 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, 2024J.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, 2024California 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, 2024Canada 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, 2024Ford 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, 2024Rivian 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.
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