While slightly more Americans now say they own an electric vehicle (EV) than last year, more non-owners report that they would not buy one in the future. A Gallup poll published on April 8 suggests that about 7 percent of Americans, up from 4 percent in 2023, already own an EV. The survey, conducted from […]
Tesla sales fell sharply in the first quarter, marking the automaker’s first year-over-year decline in quarterly deliveries since 2020 and fueling Wall Street’s concerns over the company’s growth expectations this year. The Elon Musk electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer on Tuesday said it delivered 386,810 vehicles from January through March, down 8.5 percent from the 423,000 […]
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is taking new measures to facilitate more widespread use of electric vehicles in the state. On Feb. 14, the Commission approved a nearly $2-billion plan to accelerate the launch of statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and hydrogen refueling stations. The program is aimed at reinforcing infrastructure for EVs, including […]
The popularity of electric vehicles among American drivers has dropped 10 percent over the year, a recent survey found. Four out of ten Americans said they were considering buying an electric vehicle as their next vehicle, down from 50 percent last year, a Jerry survey found. Jerry is a company that created a mobile app […]
Ford Motor is cutting its investment in electric vehicles (EVs), scaling back the production capability of a battery factory and slashing 800 jobs in it, it said on Tuesday, as demand for EVs has not kept pace amid inflation pressures. Ford is scaling back production in its factory near Marshall, Michigan, which licenses technology from […]
Automaker Ford is scaling back plans for a $3.5 billion plant in Michigan. The project includes a partnership with a Chinese company to make electric vehicle batteries. Joining us now to discuss, we have David Blackmon, energy writer and policy analyst.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his state doesn’t “welcome the Chinese Communist Party.” We take a look at his newest move to counter Beijing’s influence on American soil. From blasting lasers to a “floating barrier,” what’s the latest on tensions in Asia’s most disputed waters? A Chinese activist fled to Taiwan after being detained by […]
A fire department in Florida has issued a warning to owners of electric vehicles that their vehicle’s batteries are at risk of catching fire if exposed to saltwater. The announcement by Palm Harbor Fire Rescue on Florida’s Gulf Coast came on Aug. 30 after Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend near Keaton Beach […]
New Jersey has paused a government incentive for residents who are looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle (EV). The temporary halt on the government rebate is due to the popularity of the program, which is rapidly running out of money as a result. New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities reported that the Charge […]
The cost to fuel electric vehicles (EV) in the United States is higher than the cost to fuel gas-powered cars for the first time in 18 months, a consulting company said. “In Q4 2022, typical mid-priced ICE [Internal Combustion Engine] car drivers paid about $11.29 to fuel their vehicles for 100 miles of driving. That […]
A group of six Republican lawmakers in Wyoming are proposing to phase out the sale of new electric vehicles in the state by 2035 to protect its oil and gas industries and preserve critical resources. In their bill, introduced to the state legislature on Friday, the Republicans said that oil and gas production has “long […]
TOKYO—Japan’s top automaker Toyota said Thursday that it has identified how to fix its 2023 model year bZ4X crossover electric vehicles after recalling 2,700 of them in June out of concern wheel bolts might become loose, risking a crash. The fix will enable Toyota Motor Corp. to resume making and selling the EVs, a key […]
General Motors’ very expensive Chevy Bolt recall highlights one big risk of building electric vehicles. GM is preparing to spend $800 million to fix—or possibly replace—the batteries in nearly 70,000 Bolts due to a fire risk. That comes out to about $11,650 per vehicle, making it one of the most expensive recalls ever on a […]
TOKYO—Mazda Motor Corp said on Oct. 2 that all of the vehicles it produces by 2030 will incorporate electrification, while 5 percent of its cars will be all-battery electric vehicles (EVs). The Japanese automaker joins a growing number of global automakers who are planning to reduce emissions by producing more gasoline-hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids and […]
