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Soaring electricity rates fueled Democratic victories — now comes the hard part
Soaring electricity rates fueled Democratic victories — now comes the hard part Rising electricity rates were a key factor in Democratic victories in New Jersey, Virginia, and Georgia, highlighting concerns over energy policy and infrastructure. The US power grid is struggling to keep up with growing demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and domestic […]
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How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled Despite being the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, the US has made significant progress in reducing its climate-changing emissions over the past three decades. The US economy has more than doubled since 1995, but emissions from transportation, industry, agriculture, heating and cooling of […]
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Ford’s Mustang Mach-E GT California Special blends the old with the new
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E GT California Special blends the old with the new Ford has announced the Mustang Mach-E GT California Special, a new special edition electric vehicle that blends old-school style with modern technology. The car’s design pays homage to the original 1968 California Special Mustangs, with a distinctive Rave Blue paint color inspired by […]
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When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company
When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company Fisker Ocean buyers, including Cristian Fleming, were left stranded after the company collapsed into bankruptcy in June 2024. The collapse was due to Fisker’s inability to deliver on its promises, with only 11,000 vehicles shipped before the company went under. Early adopters faced numerous […]
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Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too
Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too Reversing policies supporting electric vehicles will hinder progress in reducing transportation emissions and US leadership in key technology. The elimination of incentives for electric vehicle production has led to a collapse in US investment, allowing China to dominate the […]
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Volkswagen rounds out new lineup of affordable EVs with ID. Cross concept
Volkswagen rounds out new lineup of affordable EVs with ID. Cross concept Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Cross concept, a new electric vehicle aimed at the low end of the market to make EVs more affordable and appealing to a wider audience. The ID. Cross features a “friendlier” design language with a narrower front fascia, […]
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GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration
GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration General Motors (GM) plans to slow down electric vehicle (EV) production due to the impending expiration of the $7,500 consumer tax credit for EVs at the end of the month. GM will pause production on the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, as well as the Chevy Bolt […]
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China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada
China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada By 2025, an estimated 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally will be electric vehicles (EVs), up from fewer than 1 in 20 just five years ago. China’s EV influence expands nearly everywhere except the US and Canada, where EV sales […]
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How much do electric vehicles actually cut climate pollution?
How much do electric vehicles actually cut climate pollution? Electric vehicles (EVs) can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of where drivers live in the contiguous US, according to a new study. The study analyzed emissions per mile driven across 35 different combinations of vehicle class and powertrains, providing drivers with estimates of emissions based […]
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EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive
EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to rescind its landmark 2009 decision on greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, which would undo a key part of the effort to limit emissions. […]
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