electric vehicle News Updates

Government, Business, Fuel

Stellantis Agrees to California EV Rules It Long Opposed

Stellantis NV has agreed to strict rules to boost electric cars set by California and adopted by several other U.S. states that the carmaker has previously blasted.

March 19, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Drops Mileage Score for EVs in Bid to Spur Sales

The Biden administration is setting a new estimate of the fuel efficiency of electric vehicles meant to better reflect the real world and further drive sales of emission-free cars.

March 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Struggling Battery Factory Is Behind GM’s EV Problems

General Motors Co. is racing to fix problems in its electric vehicle business to make good on promises CEO Mary Barra made five years ago. It still has a long way to go.

March 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fisker Stops Production for Six Weeks

Fisker Inc. is pausing production for the next six weeks as the electric vehicle maker looks to rein in inventory and avoid possibly having to file for bankruptcy.

March 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan

The Biden administration is rolling out its plan for deploying electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure on the nation’s freight corridors.

March 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla’s Wall Street Fans Turn Squeamish as EV Turmoil Mounts

Tesla Inc.’s support among Wall Street bulls is weakening with the lowest percentage of analysts since April 2021 recommending that investors buy the stock.

March 8, 2024
Business, Technology

GM Resumes Blazer EV Sales

General Motors said it will resume sales of its Chevrolet Blazer EV almost three months after grounding the vehicle due to software issues that could cause charging problems.

March 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Rivian Puts Georgia Factory Plans on Pause

Rivian Automotive is pausing plans to build a new multibillion-dollar factory in Georgia, an abrupt reversal aimed at cutting costs while the company prepares to launch a cheaper electric vehicle.

March 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Apple Cancels Work on Autonomous Electric Car

Apple Inc. is ending a decadelong effort to build an electric car, according to people with knowledge of the matter, abandoning one of the most ambitious projects in company history.

February 27, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Gas Vehicles Currently Cheaper to Fuel Than EVs

With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economical to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle.

February 27, 2024