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Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to Thousands of Stores

Walmart Inc. plans to add thousands of electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to make it easier for motorists to pivot away from cars powered by fossil fuels.

April 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

F-150 Lightning Is Ford’s Only EV to Get Full Tax Credit

Ford Motor Co. expects only its F-150 Lightning pickup to qualify for a full tax credit under a new law designed to spur adoption of battery-powered models.

April 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Europe’s EV Push Nearly Faltered Over Fringe Fuels

It sounds inconceivable that Europe’s plan for electric vehicles almost went awry because of an expensive technology that’s virtually unavailable, but that’s exactly what happened.

April 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Tripled Austin Workforce to More Than 12,000 in 2022

Tesla Inc.’s sprawling manufacturing hub in Austin, Texas, more than tripled its employee ranks last year, the company told county officials.

April 5, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

New Ram EV Pickup Rev Can Go Up to 500 Miles on a Charge

DETROIT — An electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range per charge is among the new vehicles being introduced April 5 at the New York International Auto Show.

April 5, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Ford Sales Up 10.1% in Q1

Ford Motor Co.’s sales rose 10.1% year-over-year in the first quarter, lifting the Blue Oval to the best-selling brand — but not manufacturer — in the country for the January-March period.

April 4, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

EV Tax Credit Rules Leave Carmakers in the Dark — Again

Automakers who are waiting for the U.S. Treasury Department to help them figure out which of their cars are eligible for lucrative electric-vehicle tax credits will have to keep waiting.

April 3, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Breaking News

EPA OKs California Rules Phasing Out New Diesel Trucks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted California environmental regulators waivers to officially move forward with the agency’s aggressive plans to transition diesel trucks to electric vehicles and expand the length of truck warranties.

March 31, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Many Electric Vehicles to Lose Big Tax Credit With New Rules

WASHINGTON — Fewer new electric vehicles will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit later this year under rules proposed March 31 by the U.S. Treasury Department.

March 31, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla Pursues US Battery Plant With China’s CATL

Tesla Inc. is looking to build a battery plant in the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter, in what would likely be a controversial arrangement with China’s dominant electric vehicle battery manufacturer.

March 30, 2023