E.V. Bonanza Flows to Red States That Denounce Biden Climate Policies

Democrats pushed through climate change legislation this year that earmarked tens of billions of dollars to create a U.S. supply chain for electric vehicles. Republicans and the states they represent are poised to cash in on much of the political and economic windfall. For Republican members of Congress, none of whom voted for the climate… Continue reading E.V. Bonanza Flows to Red States That Denounce Biden Climate Policies

Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies

WASHINGTON — President Biden’s efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing are coming under diplomatic fire from key allies, with European governments accusing his administration of undercutting the trans-Atlantic alliance with “Made in America” policies that threaten their economies. The objections center on policies included in the Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to make the United States… Continue reading Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies

Rivian employees say rapid production led to injuries, safety oversights in Illinois plant

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Domino’s goes electric, acquiring over 800 Chevy Bolts for delivery fleet

Ann Arbor-based Domino’s Pizza Inc. is moving to electrify its pizza delivery with the acquisition of more than 800 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt EVs. More than 100 of the General Motors Co. electric cars are arriving at select franchise and corporate stores throughout the United States this month. An additional 700 will arrive in coming… Continue reading Domino’s goes electric, acquiring over 800 Chevy Bolts for delivery fleet

Carvana stock rout hits 97% this year with used-car prices crumble

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Toyota-Panasonic’s battery venture looking for new coastal site

Prime Planet Energy & Solutions Inc., the battery joint venture of Toyota Motor Corp. and Panasonic Holdings Corp., is searching for a new domestic manufacturing site with sea port and clean energy access as it expands to keep up with consumer demand for electric vehicles, President Hiroaki Koda said in an interview in Tokyo. The… Continue reading Toyota-Panasonic’s battery venture looking for new coastal site

Volkswagen ID 4 GTX 2022 long term test

At over 500mm from the ground, the boot was just too high for her to climb into with a foot out of action, and although there’s ample space back there, the sizeable load lip might cause issues for some drivers. Talking of the boot, it’s worth mentioning that the ID 4 GTX cannot be specified with… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 4 GTX 2022 long term test

New Honda ZR-V details revealed ahead of 2023 UK launch

Honda has confirmed the all-new ZR-V crossover will go on sale in Japan in April 2023, with its arrival in the UK expected late next year. Originally previewed as part of an electrification strategy presentation in March, the ZR-V has been designed with a focus on attracting younger buyers, and as such majors on “sporty… Continue reading New Honda ZR-V details revealed ahead of 2023 UK launch