Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program

Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program

The US Department of Transportation has ordered states to kill their implementation plans related to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, according to a memo obtained by WIRED that was later made public. The decision appears to halt in its tracks a $5 billion program designed to fund state projects to install electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Officials at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which manages the program, ordered state transportation...
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Ford shares slide as automaker forecasts weaker growth, further losses for electric vehicle unit

Ford shares slide as automaker forecasts weaker growth, further losses for electric vehicle unit

Ford Motor Co. is forecasting weaker earnings growth for this year and further losses in its electric vehicles business as it works to control costs ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer February 5, 2025, 6:02 PM Ford Motor Co. is forecasting weaker earnings growth for this year and further losses in its electric vehicles business as it works to control costs. The automaker said Wednesday that it expects its full-year adjusted pretax income to range between $7 billion and $8.5 billion. The companyR...
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Egypt’s Electric Vehicle Future: Potential and Challenges Ahead

Egypt’s Electric Vehicle Future: Potential and Challenges Ahead

As Egypt moves towards using electric vehicles (EVs), it faces both ambitions and challenges that highlight its readiness for this transition. Ranked 28th in the Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2023, Egypt has been classified as a “starter market” with a score of 32 out of 100, placing it 10th among 13 countries in the MENA region.  Egypt’s ranking highlights the country’s ambitious and promising EV landscape, marked by government initiatives aimed at fostering a more...
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Another Delay For The Aston Martin Electric Vehicle?

Another Delay For The Aston Martin Electric Vehicle?

Aston Martin affirms its commitment to releasing an electric model but has yet to announce a specific launch date. Consequently, interested buyers will need to wait several more years for the Aston Martin electric vehicle (EV). Canadian businessman and co-owner Lawrence Stroll indicated two years ago that the inaugural electric Aston Martin would arrive in 2025. However, the company subsequently postponed the launch to 2026, and in April of last year, it was suggested that the arrival might be p...
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Pan Jian, Co-Chairman of CATL: China’s Electric Vehicles Are Transitioning from “EV” to “EIV”

Pan Jian, Co-Chairman of CATL: China’s Electric Vehicles Are Transitioning from “EV” to “EIV”

In the Chinese automotive industry, the traditional term ‘EV (electric vehicle)’ has been replaced by the new term ‘EIV (electric intelligent vehicle)’. Pan Jian, co-chairman of CATL, proposed this view at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Pan Jian explained: “‘I’ represents intelligent.” Pan Jian believes that the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle market is due to the perfect integration of ‘electric’ and ‘intelligent’. “Electricit...
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Opinion: Electric Vehicle rebate program failed, but will it be expanded anyway?

Opinion: Electric Vehicle rebate program failed, but will it be expanded anyway?

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 Washington’s EV rebate program fell short, delivering just one cent of environmental benefit per dollar spent, raising questions about its future expansion. For every $1 of subsidy from Washington’s taxpayers – who care deeply about the environment — for every dollar spent, taxpayers received just over a penny’s worth of environmental benefit David BozeWashington Policy Center The Washington Policy Center released an analysis of the data from our state...
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Honda Is Working On A More Compact Electric Vehicle For The US Market.

Honda Is Working On A More Compact Electric Vehicle For The US Market.

Honda is developing a completely new, smaller electric vehicle expected to retail for less than $30,000, with sales in the US potentially starting as soon as 2026. This information was reported by the Japanese outlet Nikkei, which also mentions that the new electric vehicle will be manufactured in Ohio and is one of seven models from the upcoming O-series set to launch by 2030. Manufacturing the new EV domestically will help it avoid the steep tariffs proposed by President Trump, and a retail pr...
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Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota Decide on the Release Schedule for Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles

Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota Decide on the Release Schedule for Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles

Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota Decide on the Release Schedule for Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles TOKYO, Jan 30, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), DAIHATSU MOTOR CO., LTD. (Daihatsu), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have decided to aim for the release of their mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) respectively in fiscal 2025. This mini-commercial van BEV, jointly developed by the three companies, combines Suzuki and Daihatsu’s expertise...
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Norway is set to become the first country to fully transition to electric vehicles

Norway is set to become the first country to fully transition to electric vehicles

Oslo Taxi’s Tesla model Y (L) and the NIO ET5 electric vehicle from Nio Inc, a Chinese multinational electric car manufacturer, drive through the Norwegian capital Oslo, on September 27, 2024. Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty Images Norway is set to become the first country in the world to effectively erase gasoline and diesel cars from its new car market. Despite its vast oil and gas reserves, the Nordic country has long been recognized as a global leader in sustainable transportation. I...
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Five ways Trump’s new policies will impact electric vehicles in the US

Five ways Trump’s new policies will impact electric vehicles in the US

President Trump has signaled his intent to reverse Biden’s EV policies Trump declared a “national energy emergency” Electric vehicle charging infrastructure spend will be paused While the 47th US President’s inauguration was arguably overshadowed by the number of tech bros and questionable world leaders who were invited, Donald Trump didn’t waste any time getting to work. As soon as he entered the White House, he signed a raft of executive orders. In fact, President Trump t...
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