In or out: Ford gives dealers ultimatum on EV sales
Ford CEO Jim Farley has told dealers they need to decide by Oct. 31 whether or not they want to become certified to sell the brand's electric vehicles.
Biden to announce $900 million electric vehicle infrastructure overhaul at Detroit auto show
President Joe Biden will head to Detroit on Wednesday for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), where he will meet with auto company CEOs, unions and local leaders.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous taxi company expanding to Phoenix and Austin
The General Motors-owned Cruise autonomous ride-hailing service will expand to Phoenix and Austin this fall, company CEO Kyle Vogt said on Monday.
Rivian, Mercedes-Benz announce partnership to produce electric vans
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz Vans are launching a joint venture to manufacture large electric vans. Vehicles would be manufactured in an existing European factory.
Tesla considers building Texas lithium refinery
Tesla is reportedly considering setting up a battery-grade lithium refinery on the Texas coast. If approved, construction could begin later this year.
Electric Nissan Leaf can now be used as a battery backup for businesses
Nissan has approved a bi-directional charging system for use with the Nissan Leaf that will allow businesses to use their fleets as battery storage for their electrical systems.
Consumers would 'definitely consider' an Apple car more often than most others, including Teslas
The Apple car is already popular among consumers even though it doesn't actually exist yet, according to a new brand consideration survey from Strategic Vision.
West Virginia coal miners help tourists push their dead electric car
A group of coal miners recently helped push a dead electric vehicle to a charging station in West Virginia.
Software in 80 Cruise autonomous vehicles recalled, updated after collision in June
Software in 80 Cruise autonomous vehicles was recalled and updated following a collision involving one of the startup's cars, according to NHTSA filings.
GM to offer franchise buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers
General Motors will offer buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers as an alternative for franchise owners who don’t want to pay the price of shifting Buick into an EV only brand.
Nissan looks to make $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit more available to customers
Nissan said it will more aggressively push electric vehicles to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act that gives up to $7,500 in tax credits.
EU hits US for Inflation Reduction Act electric vehicle tax credit requiring final assembly in North America
The European Union is criticizing the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credit for electric vehicles that requires final assembly to take place in North America.
CA residents speak out against EV charging restrictions: ‘We need better infrastructure’
Three California residents call out the state's irony over its push towards electric vehicles, noting the recent energy restrictions prove "the grid can't support it" yet.
California heat wave to stress power grid, cause potential blackouts, officials say
California's energy grid operator warned that heat would stress the grid days after state regulators moved to require all new vehicles run on electricity by 2035.
Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
California gas car ban will apply to Virginia, too, due to 2021 law
Virginia will adopt new car sale regulations passed by California due to a 2021 law signed by Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam to mirror the state's emissions standards.
Tesla supplier Panasonic plans additional $4B EV Battery Plant in U.S.
Panasonic Holdings plans new mega-factory close to Elon Musk's Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Policy in the Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes onshoring to the US.
Washington and Massachusetts to follow California's gas car sales ban
Washington and Massachusetts will follow California in banning new gas and diesel car sales by 2035 following CARB's adoption of new rules governing EVs.
Second Hyundai supplier accused of breaking child labor laws
The Department of Labor filed a federal lawsuit against Hyundai supplier, SL Alabama, for violating child labor laws at its Alexander City factory.
California weighs banning sale of new gas cars by 2035 in final hearing on rule proposal
The California Air Resources Board held a public hearing on a proposal that aims to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in the state by the year 2035.



















