Mar 19 As electric vehicle sales slow, U.S. relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards By Tom Krisher, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The auto industry has cited lower sales growth in objecting to the EPA's preferred standards unveiled last April as part of the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 4:56 Why major car manufacturers are slowing production of electric vehicles By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings, Shoshana Dubnow Last year was a record for electric vehicles in the U.S., with more than 1.2 million sold. That was 50 percent higher than in 2022, yet there are signs that demand for EV’s appears to be slowing and may not… Continue watching
Jan 19 Cold weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here's what you need to know By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Many have complained about long lines for charging stations, and even that their EVs wouldn't charge when plugged in. But experts say there are ways to make an EV work even in subzero cold, mainly by warming up the battery… Continue reading
Jan 11 Biden administration awards $623 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging network By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Congress approved $7.5 billion in the 2021 infrastructure law to build out a national network of 500,000 publicly available chargers by 2030. Continue reading
Dec 21 More U.S. auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow By Tom Krisher, Associated Press America's automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years. But so far, while EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry's ambitious timetable. Continue reading
Dec 14 How to slash emissions across the U.S. economy, according to experts By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Five economic sectors in the United States — electric power, transportation, industry, buildings and agriculture — together account for the nation’s main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
Aug 14 Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' as carmakers transition to electric vehicles By Josh Boak, Associated Press The president has not yet been endorsed by the United Auto Workers as he seeks reelection. But he has broad support from organized labor going into the 2024 campaign. Continue reading
Jul 26 Major automakers unite to double the number of electric vehicle fast-charging plugs By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The dramatic move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles. Continue reading
Jul 16 Tesla announces its 1st electric pickup truck has rolled off the assembly line By Associated Press Tesla says its first production Cybertruck electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 9:19 Demand for electric vehicles is growing, but can charging networks keep up? By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman Demand for electric vehicles is growing and a new report forecasts that one out of every five vehicles sold worldwide this year will be electric. But charging those vehicles and getting the power you need when you want it can… Continue watching