A ship carrying more than 3,000 cars to Mexico was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after catching fire June 3, highlighting a growing risk to the transportation of electric vehicles.
June 4, 2025electric vehicle News Updates
Stay informed with the latest electric trucking updates from Transport Topics. This section features news and analysis on EV adoption in freight and commercial transportation, including advancements in battery technology, charging infrastructure and regulatory developments. Explore how electric trucks are reshaping fleet operations, sustainability goals and the future of the trucking industry.
Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut
Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company’s chair said.
May 29, 2025Toyota to Sell Seven EV Models in US
Toyota is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren’t, it has a plan: exports.
May 29, 2025House Backs Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Fees in Budget Bill
A massive House-passed tax and budget measure promises to return a federal account central to transportation maintenance projects to solvency.
May 22, 2025US Sets the Stage for Duties on Battery Materials From China
The U.S. Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China, after concluding materials had been unfairly subsidized.
May 21, 2025Quebec Investors to Acquire Bankrupt Lion Electric
An investor group involving Montreal real estate tycoon Vincent Chiara is set to take control of bankrupt Lion Electric, offering new capital to keep the electric bus and truck maker alive.
May 16, 2025Canadian Electric Minibus Maker Damera Plans First US Plant
Damera, an Ontario-based electric bus company, plans to invest $31.5 million and create 90 full-time jobs to open its first U.S. assembly plant in Peoria, Ill.
May 14, 2025GOP Wants to Phase Out Biden EV Credits to Pay for Tax Cuts
House Republicans are proposing to eliminate a tax credit for electric vehicles and phase out incentives for the production of clean energy to help pay for President Donald Trump’s massive tax package.
May 13, 2025Electric School Bus Maker Lion Faces Likely Liquidation
A court-appointed monitor says there is a “very high” likelihood that electric truck and bus maker Lion Electric will be liquidated.
May 7, 2025Tariffs Force Rivian to Lower Annual Delivery Outlook
The company now expects to sell 40,000 to 46,000 battery-powered pickups, SUVs and delivery vans this year, it said May 6 while reporting first-quarter results.
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