85 m. ago Lorne Gunter: Poilievre's promise to kill EV mandate a good first step to counter Liberal eco

On Thursday, while speaking at a Halifax car dealership, Pierre Poilievre announced that a Conservative government would do away with the Liberals’ EV mandate. If re-elected, the Carney Liberals intend to maintain the Trudeau government’s mandate that all new vehicles sold in Canada be electric by 2035. Beginning next year, under Liberal rules, 20 per […]

Events

14 h. ago Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for her plastic surgery with funds to honour a slain officer

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned a Nevada Republican politician who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges that she used money meant for a statue honouring a slain police officer for personal costs, including plastic surgery. Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and state lawmaker who ran unsuccessfully in 2022 […]

Politics

20 h. ago Canadians’ interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row

Electric vehicle prices fell 7.8 per cent in the last quarter of 2024 year-over-year, according to the AutoTader price index

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20 h. ago Canadians’ interest in buying EV falls for third year in row: AutoTrader survey

Fewer Canadians are considering buying an electric vehicle, marking the third year in a row interest has dropped despite lower EV prices, a survey from AutoTrader shows. Forty-two per cent of survey respondents say they’re considering an EV as their next vehicle, down from 46 per cent last year. In 2022, 68 per cent said […]

Economics

33 h. ago Europe Car Sales Rebound as UK Demand Boosts Battered Industry

European car sales returned to growth last month for the first time since December, with gains in the UK and robust demand for electric vehicles making up for weaker sales in Germany and France.

Economics

38 h. ago Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

WINNIPEG — Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show. The province announced last summer that it would offer rebates of up to $4,000 to people who buy or lease electric vehicles with a suggested retail price of less than […]

Transport

63 h. ago Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook

Tesla Inc. backed away from an earlier view for 2025 sales growth and pledged to revisit its outlook next quarter, a sign that tariffs, an aging vehicle lineup and the backlash against Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk are having an impact on the electric-vehicle maker.

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2 d. ago Tesla, hammered by protests and plummeting sales, to report 1st quarter performance

Tesla reports first-quarter financial results after the bell Tuesday with the electric vehicle maker coping with sluggish sales and fallout from its CEO’s prominent role in the Trump administration. Wall Street expects Tesla to report a profit of 41 cents per share, down slightly from the year-ago quarter. Sales are estimated at $21.3 billion, on […]

Culture

3 d. ago Cashflow on Wheels, a Multistate FedEx and Amazon DSP Consolidator, Purchases 20 Mullen THREE Class 3s

First 20 vehicles will be delivered in May to Cashflow on Wheels for FedEx routes in Texas and Georgia Initial deal valued at approximately $1.4 million Cashflow on Wheels is a leading logistics company with a focus on transitioning FedEx and Amazon last-mile local delivery to electric vehicles BREA, Calif., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

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4 d. ago CATL Teases Advances in EV Batteries at Tech Day in Shanghai

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world’s biggest producer of batteries for electric vehicles, unveiled the latest versions of its cells, playing up the durability and range of its products as the perceived limits of EVs still stop many consumers from making the switch.

Science

5 d. ago Some U.S. Capitol rioters pardoned by Donald Trump now embraced as heroes and candidates for office

Ryan Kelley, a 43-year-old commercial real estate developer, is among those fielding new opportunities in the political arena.

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5 d. ago Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as candidates for office

Those who rioted, assaulted police officers or broke into congressional offices are now honored guest speakers at local Republican events

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7 d. ago MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred meets with Donald Trump at White House

Trump said in February he intends to pardon Pete Rose

Society

8 d. ago Mullen Automotive Subsidiary, Bollinger Motors, Delivers First Class 4 Electric Truck Order to EnviroCharge

Initial EnviroCharge Bollinger B4 Truck to be upfitted as Mobile Charging Unit for reveal at ACT Expo on April 28, 2025 BREA, Calif., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces its subsidiary, Bollinger Motors, has delivered the first […]

Transport

1 week ago CATL Sees Little Impact From US Tariffs, Is Confident on Outlook

The world’s biggest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. sees little impact from US tariffs and remains bullish about the outlook for electric vehicles.

Economics

1 week ago GM temporarily halting CAMI plant on low demand, 500 jobs to be cut

GM Canada says it’s temporarily halting production and cutting staff at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., because of lower-than-expected demand for its electric delivery vehicles. “CAMI is making operational and employment adjustments to balance inventory and align production schedules with current demand,” said GM Canada spokeswoman Jennifer Wright in a statement. The company remains […]

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2 w. ago Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Tesla officially launched in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the company’s global expansion after Elon Musk ‘s troubled relationship with the kingdom — but the Middle East country’s extreme heat could pose a challenge for its electric vehicle performance and battery efficiency. Musk and Saudi Arabia […]

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2 w. ago US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant’s Georgia water permit, finding no changes needed

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — U.S. regulators have concluded a monthslong review of their environmental permit for Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia, finding that no changes are needed. The Army Corps of Engineers agreed to revisit the permit last August after a conservation group threatened to sue. The Ogeechee Riverkeeper group said the […]

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2 w. ago Lumissil’s Green PHY Solution Selected to Support Arrow Electronics in the new EVSE Reference Design Project

MILPITAS, Calif., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumissil Microsystems, an analog/mixed-signal solution provider, has been selected by Arrow Electronics to support their new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) reference design, aimed at simplifying development and accelerating time to market for ISO 15118-compliant charging solutions. The reference design integrates the CG5317 Green PHY modem from […]

Events

3 w. ago US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump’s escalating trade war

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz has sent shock waves throughout every aspect of the global economy, including the auto sector, where multi-billion-dollar plans to electrify in the United States are especially at risk. Here’s what consumers should know about the impact of tariffs on electric vehicles. Where does EV adoption stand in […]

Economics