Electric vehicles cause tension in the automotive aftermarket

Electric vehicles cause tension in the automotive aftermarket

After federal clean vehicle tax credits ended in September, the electric vehicle industry reached a crossroads. Well, technically, it has been there since Trump took office. This is a weird period in automotive history; A chunk of the industry is full-steam ahead with EV development, another is cutting back, and the consumer is left wondering what the electrification landscape will look like next year, let alone in three, during the next administration. But what about the automotive aftermarket?...
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Ford Pays the Price for Electric Vehicle Investments

Ford Pays the Price for Electric Vehicle Investments

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States sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds

States sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds

DETROIT — Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing President Donald Trump’s administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion dollars in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs, according to a federal lawsuit announced Tuesday. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is the latest legal battle that several states are pursuing over funding for EV charging infrastructure that they say...
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States sue Trump administration again over withheld electric vehicle charging funds

States sue Trump administration again over withheld electric vehicle charging funds

DETROIT (AP) — Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs. A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Seattle is the latest legal battle that Democratic-led states are pursuing over funding for EV charging infrastructure that they say was obligated to them by Congress under former President Joe Biden, but that the Department of Transportation and Fe...
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” Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Market 2026 Business Size, Share, Scope, Analysis 2032

latest Research report of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Market Size and CAGR: The global Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Market was valued at approximately USD 245 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 980 billion by 2032. This growth represents a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 18.9% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2032. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Market: Trends, Insights, and Future Outlook: The Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) market is currently exper...
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Does Tesla no longer wish to produce electric vehicles?

Does Tesla no longer wish to produce electric vehicles?

The American company Tesla has presented its new “master plan,” and for the first time, it does not include the development of new car models. Elon Musk is putting all his cards on robots and artificial intelligence, leaving the business that made Tesla great in the background. This decision could change the industry forever. Tesla launched the new Model Y Juniper this year, the SUV’s first redesign since its first release in 2020. Although the competition has improved and, in some respect...
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Uber Launches Electric Vehicles in South Africa as Part of Global Green Drive

Uber Launches Electric Vehicles in South Africa as Part of Global Green Drive

Uber South Africa has officially rolled out its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs), marking a major step towards the company’s goal of fully electric rides and deliveries globally by 2040. The initiative began in Johannesburg, where 70 electric cars are now on the road. Uber plans to expand the fleet to 350 vehicles by the end of January. The Henrey Minicar 4-seater, imported from China, is being supplied by Valternative Energy in partnership with Uber Electric. Valternative also collabora...
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Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Catches Fire in Colorado Garage Injuring Delivery Driver

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Catches Fire in Colorado Garage Injuring Delivery Driver

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle caught fire in a Douglas County, Colorado garage this week, leading to a complex and prolonged emergency response from local fire crews. Although the residents escaped unharmed, a driver delivering a package to the home was taken to a nearby hospital to evaluate his injuries. Fox31 reports that on Monday afternoon, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a structure fire at a single-family residence in the...
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Electric vehicle prowess helps China’s flying car sector take off

Electric vehicle prowess helps China’s flying car sector take off

Employees work on the assembly line for the electric flying car at a factory of Xpeng’s subsidiary Aridge. Photo: Jade GAO / AFP/File Source: AFP A worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars. Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. But Chinese companies are building on rapid develop...
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Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax – what could be the environmental costs?

Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax – what could be the environmental costs?

Modern electric vehicles are transforming the roads with low noise, rapid acceleration and zero exhaust emissions. However, drivers of electric vehicles in the UK will now face a new 3p per mile charge and drivers of hybrid vehicles a 1.5p per mile charge. In her speech, chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “All cars contribute to the wear and tear on our roads, drivers will taxed on how much they drive not just on the type of car they own.” This new EV tax would add up to an extr...
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