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Musk’s Twitter-scapades got you rethinking a Tesla? Here’s some options

So you wanted to buy a Tesla, but then Elon Musk bought Twitter, got offended by trolls, flirted with QAnon and started banning journalists. Now you’re not so sure? You’re not alone: The billionaire’s behavior has made some people publicly declare (on Twitter, of course) they will never buy one of his electric vehicles. And… Continue reading Musk’s Twitter-scapades got you rethinking a Tesla? Here’s some options

Payne: Kia EV6 GT, the discount Tesla dragster

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EV race: China leads world in higher sales, lower prices, more selection

Tesla investor questions Musk’s managerial chops over Twitter

Car Radio, Podcast 97, Pts 1/2: : Krenz/Mustang Dark Horse, Munro/EV intel, Brooke/Vehicle of Year-2023 lookahead, Tracy/Maverick Tremor, Mica/EV trucks

Car Radio Noon-2 PM, December 10, 2022Co-host: special guest Lindsay Brooke, SAE Publications Editor, noon-1 PM) Interview Schedule 00 min: Payne intro 02-15 min: Lindsay Brooke, talking 2022 Detroit News Vehicle of the Year finalists: Ford Maverick Tremor, Mazda CX-50, Toyota GR Corolla 15-20: Ad Break 20-30: Interview with Sandy Munro, Tesla owner, on his… Continue reading Car Radio, Podcast 97, Pts 1/2: : Krenz/Mustang Dark Horse, Munro/EV intel, Brooke/Vehicle of Year-2023 lookahead, Tracy/Maverick Tremor, Mica/EV trucks

Tesla investor questions Musk’s managerial chops over Twitter

Rule delay makes big EV tax credit possible early next year

Washington – People who want to buy an electric vehicle could get a bigger-than-expected tax credit come Jan. 1 because of a delay by the Treasury Department in drawing up rules for the tax breaks. The department said late Monday it won’t finish the rules that govern where battery minerals and parts have to be… Continue reading Rule delay makes big EV tax credit possible early next year

Stellantis rescinds decision to cut shift at Chrysler Pacifica plant

The maker of the Chrysler Pacifica on Wednesday said its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario that makes the minivan will continue to operate on two shifts after the company had planned to cut the second shift next summer. Stellantis NV more than a year ago said it was cutting the 1,800-person shift because of supply… Continue reading Stellantis rescinds decision to cut shift at Chrysler Pacifica plant

Racers, mechanics, tinkerers converting classic cars to EVs

Denver – When Kevin Erickson fires up his 1972 Plymouth Satellite, a faint hum replaces what is normally the sound of pistons pumping, gas coursing through the carburetor and the low thrum of the exhaust. Even though it’s nearly silent, the classic American muscle car isn’t broken. It’s electric. Erickson is among a small but… Continue reading Racers, mechanics, tinkerers converting classic cars to EVs

EPA strengthens smog-forming emissions rules for heavy trucks

Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency implemented new, more stringent limits on smog-producing emissions from heavy-duty trucks Tuesday. It is the first time tailpipe standards have been tightened for the heaviest class of vehicles — such as semi-trucks, garbage trucks and tractor-trailers — in more than 20 years and are more than 80% stronger… Continue reading EPA strengthens smog-forming emissions rules for heavy trucks