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+4 +1People of color are as interested in buying electric cars as white consumers – the biggest obstacle is access to charging
A nationally representative survey of 8,027 Americans shows that across all racial demographics, overall interest in purchasing electric vehicles is high. Among those surveyed, 33% of white respondents, 38% of Black respondents, 43% of Latinos and 52% of Asian Americans say they would “definitely” or “seriously consider” purchasing or leasing an EV as their next vehicle.
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+22 +1Charging cars at home at night is not the way to go, study finds
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. We're doing it wrong, according to a new Stanford study.
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+20 +1Canadian Tesla owner says automaker locked him out of his car until he pays $26,000 for new battery
A Tesla owner in Canada said the battery on his $140,000 vehicle died and that the electric automaker told him a replacement would cost him $26,000 and has locked him out of the vehicle until he gets a new one. Mario Zelaya posted a video on TikTok saying his "piece of trash" car died and that the car is locked, preventing him from being able to get in. The caption on the video reads: "$26K for a new battery. Locked out of car. Recalls are needed."
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+18 +1Tesla could start building a lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas this year
Electric car giant Tesla is evaluating the feasibility of a lithium hydroxide refining facility on the gulf coast of Texas. Tesla said the plant would be focused on the development of “battery-grade lithium hydroxide” and be “the first of its kind in North America,” according to a newly released letter to the Texas Comptroller’s Office.
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+17 +1Making EVs without imports from China – 3 supply chain experts outline a strategy
China controls much of the global EV supply chain, but electric vehicles that use its parts and minerals won’t qualify for new US EV tax credits. Can America build its own supply chain?
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+18 +1Soon electric vehicles could charge faster than your iPhone
Consumers could charge electric vehicle batteries up to 90 percent in ten minutes within five years, far surpassing the best superchargers in existence.
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+17 +1The IRA gives USPS billions to buy electric vehicles
The Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden signed into law this week, includes a windfall for the United States Postal Service: $1.29 billion for the purchase of zero-emission delivery trucks, plus $1.71 billion for accompanying infrastructure, like charging ports, to support those vehicles. Now, the question becomes: Will the USPS move forward with already announced plans to buy a fleet of gas-guzzling trucks?
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+21 +1It’s possible no electric vehicles will qualify for the new tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 passed the United States Senate on Sunday and heads to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass easily. It contains numerous changes to the tax code, meant in large part to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
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+16 +1Hyundai rolls out 27 heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Germany
More hydrogen-powered trucks will take to the road in Europe this week thanks to funding from the German government, which will support the rollout of 27 heavy-duty Xcient Fuel Cell trucks by Hyundai to a group of seven German companies.
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+18 +1Ford is reportedly planning to cut 8,000 jobs to help fund its EV plans
Ford is reportedly planning to cut up to 8,000 jobs over the coming weeks in an effort to fund its plans to build EVs, according to Bloomberg. The layoffs would occur at its Ford Blue unit, recently created to develop vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE), and would affect other salaried positions in the company. The bulk of cuts are expected to occur in the US.
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+19 +1Survey suggests majority of Americans say concerns over charging logistics kept them from buying an electric car
Americans also said cost and range anxiety could deter them from buying an electric car, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.
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+23 +1"EVs aren't the only answer": Toyota scientist on the future of cars
It says something about modern life that talking to a softly spoken, fact-based scientist whose eloquence is inversely proportional to his showiness can be described as refreshing. Yet that’s exactly how an hour with Toyota Research Institute CEO Gill Pratt feels.
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+23 +128% of Americans still won’t consider buying an EV
More than a quarter of Americans say they would not buy an electric vehicle, according to a Consumer Reports survey released Thursday. Price, range and access to charging stations have remained as primary barriers to buying an EV. But Consumer Reports has identified a new factor: a lack of education around EVs.
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+18 +1Tesla is laying off workers who only just started and withdrawing employment offers as Elon Musk's job cuts begin
Tesla workers who started their jobs only months or even weeks ago have been let go while others have had offers withdrawn as the company begins to impose cuts announced by Elon Musk in early June. Insider found a number of posts from Tesla employees who said they'd been laid off as part of the cut, while others had their job offers rescinded.
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+13 +1Every new passenger car sold in the world will be electric by 2040, says Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods
Even Exxon Mobil thinks electric vehicles are the future. The oil giant is predicting that by 2040, every new passenger car sold in the world will be electric, CEO Darren Woods told CNBC’s David Faber in an interview. In 2021, just 9% of all passenger car sales were electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, according to market research company Canalys. That number is up 109% from 2020 says Canalys.
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+16 +1Greenwashed: Electric Pickup Trucks Are Dirtier Than You Think
You can't throw a steel ball these days without smashing the windows of a splashy new electric truck. The Ford F-150 Lightning, the Rivian R1T, the GMC Hummer EV, the upcoming Chevy Silverado EV and Ram 1500 EV, and yes, the Tesla Cybertruck—all aimed at making electrification really matter for the American mainstream.
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+28 +1Great Scott, the DeLorean is back! Meet the 188mph Alpha5
Well, if you're going to resurrect an icon from the silver screen, why not do it with a massive battery and huge speed. Welcome one and all, to the DMC Alpha5.
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+18 +1Volvo says it has started testing trucks with fuel cells powered by hydrogen
Hydrogen has a diverse range of applications and can be deployed in a range of industries.
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+17 +1Teslas running Autopilot have been in roughly 273 crashes in less than a year
Regulators released the first batch of information since mandating that companies such as Tesla report on serious crashes involving their driver-assistance systems.
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+4 +1GM cuts cost of electric vehicles by $6,000
General Motors made a surprising move this month with the Chevrolet Bolt hatchback and its slightly bigger cousin, the Bolt EUV. At a time of scant car supply, with dealers often charging thousands of dollars above sticker and consumers waiting weeks or months to take delivery, GM lowered the price of these electric models by about $6,000.
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