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California E.V. Mandate Finds a Receptive Auto Industry
For years, as California has moved ahead with ambitious clean-air regulations, the state has had to prod the auto industry to go along. Now, in the push to electrify the nation’s car fleet, it is California that is keeping up with automakers. Even before state regulators acted Thursday to ban sales of new internal-combustion vehicles… Continue reading California E.V. Mandate Finds a Receptive Auto Industry
Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand launched
Following its commitment to go all-electric by 2028, Vauxhall has outlined plans for the future of its sporty models, with a new GSe sub-brand that will take the place of the old VXR range. The initials stand for Grand Sport Electric, and the new editions will sit at the top of their respective model lines.… Continue reading Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand launched
Toyota CEO doubles down on EV strategy amid criticism it’s not moving fast enough
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda said Thursday the company will move forward with plans to offer an array of so-called electrified vehicles for the foreseeable future. Go to Source
New York expedites efforts to ban the sale of new gas cars by 2035
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she is ordering state regulators to move forward on establishing a ban on gas powered cars by 2035. Go to Source
Citroen announces EV concept which uses recycled cardboard and has a top speed of 68 mph
Citroen says vehicle has a target weight of roughly 1000 kilograms, or one metric ton. Go to Source
Lordstown Motors begins production of its Endurance electric pickup truck
Lordstown said it’s on track to build about 50 of its electric Endurance pickups for customers by year-end. Go to Source
U.S., South Korea are working to ‘rectify the problems’ on EV subsidies, South Korea trade minister says
South Korean officials have established a “bilateral engagement channel” with U.S. counterparts to resolve issues stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act. Go to Source
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