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EPA unveiling ‘strongest ever’ auto emissions standards in EV push

The Biden administration on Wednesday is unveiling the “strongest ever” tailpipe emissions standards that are expected to push automakers to accelerate the proportion of electric vehicles in their U.S. sales to 67% by 2032. The proposed rules by the Environmental Protection Agency, which govern greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from light-duty vehicles such as… Continue reading EPA unveiling ‘strongest ever’ auto emissions standards in EV push

Ford to invest $1.3B in Oakville, Ontario, plant to build EVs

Ford Motor Co. is investing $1.3 billion (1.8 billion Canadian dollars) to transform its Oakville Assembly Plant in Ontario to assemble multiple electric vehicles and battery packs. The announcement makes due on a commitment reached in the Dearborn automaker’s 2020 labor agreement with Unifor, the Canadian autoworkers’ trade union. That included a $1.44 billion (1.95… Continue reading Ford to invest $1.3B in Oakville, Ontario, plant to build EVs

Michigan lawmakers weighing ban on handheld cellphone use while driving

Lansing — State lawmakers on Tuesday heard from three individuals whose loved ones were killed by distracted driving as the Legislature makes its latest push to ban handheld cellphone use while driving. Advocates pushed for passage of the bill by Memorial Day in time for the summer months, when traffic deaths typically increase. The legislation… Continue reading Michigan lawmakers weighing ban on handheld cellphone use while driving

GM leads $50 million funding round in EnergyX lithium startup

Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. and General Motors Co. on Tuesday said the automaker’s investment arm GM Ventures is leading a $50 million Series B financing round for the lithium startup. The companies also said they entered into a strategic agreement to develop EnergyX’s lithium extraction and refinery technology. The collaboration between GM and EnergyX “is… Continue reading GM leads $50 million funding round in EnergyX lithium startup

Poll: 4 in 10 say next vehicle may be electric

Washington — Many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next cars, a new poll shows, with high prices and too few charging stations the main deterrents. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to switch, but the history-making shift from the country’s century-plus love affair with gas-driven vehicles… Continue reading Poll: 4 in 10 say next vehicle may be electric

Tesla to open battery factory in Shanghai as China seeks foreign investment

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Here’s why leasing an electric vehicle is about to become a lot more popular

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Tesla to open battery factory in Shanghai as China seeks foreign investment

How Michigan battery startup Our Next Energy plans to conquer mass EV market

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Tesla workers shared, mocked drivers’ car camera footage, lawsuit says

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