Truckers challenge Biden administration over climate crackdown on electric big rigs
How will EV regulations affect truck drivers? The Big Weekend Show panelists will explain the Biden administration’s electric vehicle policy, which will affect heavy-duty trucks starting with the 2027 model year. U.S. truck drivers are sounding the alarm over recent environmental regulations put together by the Biden administration aimed at pushing the heavy-duty vehicle sector […]
Electric vehicle explodes inside owner’s garage
The homeowner of an electric car was forced from his home at 6 a.m. when the vehicle caught fire in his garage and exploded while firefighters waited for help. At 6:08 a.m., firefighters responded to a distress call from an alarm company in Boulder, Colorado, to a family’s home. Upon arrival, firefighters noticed an electric […]
Tesla faces new rival in China as smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils first electric car
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday launched a sporty electric car with Porsche styling and a price tag below Tesla’s Model 3. This highlighted the fierce competition from new entrants in China’s already crowded EV market. During the two-hour event, Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun told a packed room of attendees, including bosses from […]
Pennsylvania sees 45% increase in electric vehicles
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has seen dramatic growth in electric vehicle ownership, with a 45% rise compared to a year ago as state and federal funds drive the buildout of public charging stations on its main highways. Data released by PennDOT show that more than 63,000 EVs are registered in the state. Additionally, hybrid […]
Nissan reveals plans for 16 new electric vehicles by 2026
Nissan has announced plans for 30 new cars by 2026, 16 of which will be electric as demand for battery-powered vehicles has increased in recent months. Japanese car manufacturers announced on Monday Seven all-new models will be reserved for the U.S. and Canada, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many of the upcoming vehicles would […]
This Batmobile-like electric car can go 256 mph
The world’s fastest electric car is hurtling into the Big Apple. Top speed is 256 miles per hour. Rimac Nevera is heading from its birthplace of Croatia to the center stage of the New York Auto Show. The hypercar, which retails for $2.5 million, is manufactured by Rimac Automobili. One on display at the show […]
Electric Vehicles Are Pushing Up Auto Insurance Prices
The Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles (EVs) is driving up auto insurance prices and exacerbating the country’s inflation crisis, Breitbart economics editor John Carney says. Said He said this in an interview Thursday with Fox Business host Larry Kudlow. Kudlow said the Biden administration’s new environmental regulations aimed at eliminating gasoline-powered cars are effectively […]
Maine rejects sweeping electric vehicle mandate in blow to governor’s climate agenda
Maine’s top environmental regulator has rejected the state’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate in a surprise vote, bucking concerns about climate change expressed by eco groups and Democrats. The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) has rejected the so-called Advanced Clean Car Program after overwhelming opposition from stakeholders and residents. The proposed program is Mirror regulations […]
Biden rolls out ‘strongest-ever’ vehicle emission standards to ensure most new cars are electric by 2032
The Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday finalized the “strongest ever” auto emissions standards that would require most new car sales to be electric by 2032. EPA announced “Final National Pollution Standards for Passenger Cars, Light Trucks, and Medium-duty Vehicles for Model Years 2027 to 2032 and Beyond.” Despite scaling back the requirements by […]
What you should know about the new electric vehicle rule
The Biden administration announced rules Wednesday that are expected to facilitate a significant shift from gasoline-powered vehicle sales to electric vehicle (EV) sales. For consumers, this is expected to mean more available and affordable EVs. Some analysts say it could have the opposite effect on gas-powered cars, making them more expensive and less available. “Purely […]