Manhattan’s EV-charging sites now outnumber gas stations 10 to 1

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EV makers, miners need to partner on key metals, lithium producer says

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Biden pledge to make federal fleet electric faces slow start

Washington – President Joe Biden, a self-described “car guy,’’ promised to lead by example by moving swiftly to convert the sprawling U.S. government fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles. But efforts have lagged in helping meet his ambitious climate goals by eliminating gas-powered vehicles from the federal fleet. Biden last year directed the U.S. government to… Continue reading Biden pledge to make federal fleet electric faces slow start

CarMax’s huge earnings miss points to trouble ahead for new-car market

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Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid fire-risk recall requires battery pack update

Stellantis NV on Friday said it has a remedy for a recall on Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans after more than a dozen caught fire. A root cause hasn’t been identified in the blazes that affected the 2017 and 2018 models that are included in the recall, though the automaker says it has identified conditions that… Continue reading Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid fire-risk recall requires battery pack update

Dingell asks Ford, GM, Stellantis and Toyota to stop use of cancer-causing supplier product

Washington — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Ann Arbor, asked the CEOs of Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Stellantis NV and Toyota Motor Corp. in a letter Thursday to stop using a cancer-causing chemical in their supply chains. In late July, Tribar Manufacturing in Wixom discharged liquid containing hexavalent chromium, a carcinogenic chemical, into the… Continue reading Dingell asks Ford, GM, Stellantis and Toyota to stop use of cancer-causing supplier product

Payne: Hot hatch Hyundai Kona N-line is more show than go

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EPA doubles money for electric school buses as demand soars

Washington – Responding to “overwhelming demand,” the Environmental Protection Agency is nearly doubling the money available to states to buy electric models of the familiar yellow school buses that millions of children ride every school day. The EPA made $500 million available for clean buses in May, but is increasing that to $965 million for… Continue reading EPA doubles money for electric school buses as demand soars

Toyota CEO says EV adoption will take longer than expected

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Nikola founder bought Utah ranch with ‘worthless’ options, jury told

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