GM ending production of Cadillac XT4 to make more Chevrolet Bolt EVs
General Motors announced Thursday that it will end production of the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT4 in January as production shifts to electric vehicles at its Kansas plant. The Detroit automaker is investing $390 million in a Fairfax, Kansas, assembly plant to build the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV. GM plans to end production of the Chevrolet Malibu […]
General Motors to Go Fully Electric by 2035 as EVs Remain Unprofitable
General Motors CEO Mary Barra says the automaker's plan for the automaker to grow by 2035 despite third-quarter results showing that electric vehicles (EVs) remain unprofitable. It remains committed to making the car fully electric. “That’s the plan we’re still running.” Barra said. of new york times It's part of GM's plan to fully transition […]
EVs become flashpoint in pivotal Michigan Senate race
Electric vehicles have emerged as a flashpoint in Michigan's pivotal Senate race. Republican Mike Rogers has defended Democrat Elissa Slotkin, frequently criticizing both her and the Biden administration on this issue and attempting to tie Slotkin to the “EV mandate.” Slotkin, on the other hand, is trying to walk a fine line, saying while he […]
Harris support for EVs could tank campaign in critical swing state, expert says
Vice President Kamala Harris' support for electric vehicles (EVs) could hurt her chances in the key battleground state of Michigan. Jimmy Keady, founder and president of JLK Political Strategies, told Fox News Digital: “As the Republican Party begins to embrace unions and labor, we're seeing a dramatic shift in voting behavior in Rust Belt countries.'' […]
Rogers and Slotkin spar over EVs, border during critical Michigan Senate debate
Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) take blows over electric vehicle mandates and border security during Senate debate in key battleground state Michigan. We gave each other. Rogers said during Monday's debate that the mandates related to the purchase and production of electric vehicles (EVs) are “ruining the auto industry,” starting […]
EU States Sign Off on Loading Extra Tariffs on Chinese EVs
AFP – European Union countries on Friday gave final approval to hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, despite strong opposition led by Germany and fears it could spark a trade war with China. I gave the go-ahead. The European Commission provisionally approved the measure in June after an investigation found that the Chinese government's state […]
Popular Chinese EVs can listen to conversations, owners say
A user has claimed that a popular brand of electric car sold in Australia has a hidden backdoor that allows the manufacturer to eavesdrop on conversations. After witnessing an explosive month that demonstrated the frightening potential of technology warfare, the topic of electric cars and their hacking potential is once again in the global spotlight. […]
Investment firm launching $1B fund to help suppliers shift to EVs
Monroe Capital is partnering with the White House to launch a $1 billion initiative to improve the nation's electric vehicle (EV) landscape, the company announced Monday. The project, known as the Drive Forward Fund LP, aims to support small and medium-sized businesses facing challenges in the electric vehicle supply chain and bolster the development of […]
In Norway, EVs now outnumber gas-powered vehicles
In Norway, electric vehicles (EVs) have outnumbered gasoline-powered cars, according to the latest vehicle registrations. data The Norwegian Road Federation announced this on Tuesday. In Norway, a major global oil exporter, there are currently 754,303 EVs registered, slightly more than the 753,905 petrol cars. The Scandinavian country has 2.8 million registered passenger cars, including diesels. […]
GOP bill targeting ‘Chinese billionaire loophole’ on EVs passes after clash with Dems
Lawmakers sparred on Capitol Hill before passing a bill that would prevent banned foreign companies from receiving U.S. tax credits on electric vehicles. The Republican-introduced “Bill to End Chinese Companies' Dominance in Electric Vehicles” was debated in the House of Representatives on Thursday and passed with seven Democrats voting in favor. This bill: The Internal […]