Steve Milloy: Ford’s Electric Truck Was Never Logical
Ford’s Electric Pickup, the F-150 Lightning, Faces Uncertain Future Ford Motor Corporation has revealed this week that it might stop producing its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, a move that highlights broader issues within the company’s “green” initiatives. When the Lightning debuted in May 2021, it was expected to revolutionize the electric vehicle landscape. An […]
Goodbye to misleading fuel efficiency numbers, welcome to a challenging future for electric vehicles
False Fuel Efficiency Ratings Abolished A recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit sends a clear message: false fuel efficiency ratings should no longer stand. Specifically, the court invalidated an Energy Department rule from the Biden administration that critics claimed greatly exaggerated electric vehicle (EV) fuel economy ratings, giving EVs […]
Tesla Door Handles Entrapped Five Individuals Who Died in Fiery Electric Vehicle Accident
Children Sue Tesla Following Fatal Crash The children of Jeffrey and Michelle Bauer have initiated a lawsuit against Tesla, claiming negligence in a tragic car accident that led to the deaths of their parents and three others. They assert that while some individuals managed to survive the crash, they were ultimately trapped inside the burning […]
Companies are slowing down on electric vehicles, resulting in thousands of job losses.
Recently, many automakers and companies in the automotive sector have started to scale back investments in electric vehicles (EVs), which has resulted in layoffs across several states. This shift follows the Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” aimed at cutting consumer incentives for purchasing electric cars. For instance, GM is set to lay off 1,200 employees at […]
Roads with wireless charging power electric cars while they travel on highways.
If you drive an electric vehicle (EV), there might soon be a way to charge it while you’re on the go. A pilot project in France has introduced wireless charging technology, which utilizes coils integrated into the road. This system is capable of transferring over 300 kilowatts of energy to vehicles in motion. Such an […]
Fight Against Data Centers Increasing Electric Costs Brings Together Republicans and Democrats
These days, there’s not a lot that brings Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals together. They seem to have opposing worldviews, and it often feels like they inhabit two different countries. The response to President Donald Trump’s anticipated 2024 win, along with the ongoing culture wars, has only deepened these divides. One thing that might […]
Tests Show Chinese Company Can Control Electric Buses in Norway
Concerns About China’s Electric Buses Raised in Oslo A recent safety test by Oslo’s public transport authority has brought to light serious issues regarding electric buses from China. Known as Rooter, the operator conducted secret tests several months ago to assess potential cybersecurity threats in electric buses, focusing on those made by a European manufacturer […]
City discovers its electric buses are managed from China
Security Flaws Uncovered in Electric Buses A city faced a troubling revelation when it tested its electric buses for security vulnerabilities. While many urban areas are embracing renewable energy and electric public transport, it seems that the understanding of how public property is managed may not align with this vision. “So, theoretically, buses could be […]
GM cuts 1,700 jobs at facilities in Michigan and Ohio due to decreased electric vehicle demand
General Motors Announces Job Cuts Amid Declining EV Demand NEW YORK — General Motors is set to lay off around 1,700 workers from its manufacturing locations in Michigan and Ohio in response to a drop in electric vehicle demand. According to reports from Detroit News, the layoffs will affect approximately 1,200 positions across electric plants […]
Tesla’s Earnings Call with Elon Musk Highlights Robots Solving ‘Poverty’ Rather than Selling Electric Vehicles
Tesla’s Earnings Call Sparks Investor Concerns Investors expressed disappointment with Tesla’s third-quarter earnings report, as CEO Elon Musk concentrated on futuristic ventures like robotaxis and humanoid robots. This left many wondering about the electric vehicle (EV) segment. During the earnings call, Musk dedicated much of his time to discussing Tesla’s ambitious plans. While he outlined […]