32 h. ago Democrats refuse to budge over Obamacare fight as shutdown drags on

Senate Democrats led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remain largely unified in demanding Obamacare tax credit extensions during the ongoing government shutdown.

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33 h. ago Tesla has its best sales quarter ever as EV tax credit expires

The tax credit's expiration on September 30 motivated buyers to take advantage of the $7,500 incentive, giving Tesla a shot to return to sales growth in 2025.

Economics

34 h. ago Lighting the way for electric vehicles by using streetlamps as chargers

Electric vehicles (EVs) can have lower fuel costs and reduce emissions relative to cars that use gasoline, but they are only a practical option if drivers have convenient ways to charge them. For people who live in multi-unit dwellings or in urban areas, access to charging infrastructure may be particularly limited, which in turn limits EV adoption.

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45 h. ago Nebraska Opts In to Trump’s Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed an executive order on Monday saying the state will opt in to the federal school choice tax credit that was passed over the summer in the "Big, Beautiful Bill." The post Nebraska Opts In to Trump’s Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program appeared first on Breitbart.

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54 h. ago Tesla hikes lease prices as US electric vehicle tax credit expires

Tesla hikes lease prices as US electric vehicle tax credit expires  Reuters

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3 d. ago Say goodbye to EV tax credit, carpool lane perk: See when programs are ending

Say goodbye to EV tax credit, carpool lane perk: See when programs are ending  NBC4 Los Angeles

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3 d. ago Electric Desperation: Ford and GM Scramble to Find Loopholes Extending Use of $7,500 EV Credit

Ford and General Motors have introduced new programs aimed at extending the use of the $7,500 U.S. tax credit on electric vehicle leases beyond the subsidy's expiration date. EV companies including Tesla have been desperate to secure car sales before the expiration of the tax credit, demonstrating their importance in the EV buying decision. The post Electric Desperation: Ford and GM Scramble to Find Loopholes Extending Use of $7,500 EV Credit appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Global electric vehicle charging infrastructure market monitor (2024)

Global electric vehicle charging infrastructure market monitor (2024)  International Council on Clean Transportation

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3 d. ago United States Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Industry

United States Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Industry  openPR.com

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3 d. ago EV sales surge in the U.S. ahead of Sept. 30 tax credit deadline

A $7,500 tax credit is available for the lease or purchase of many electric vehicles — but only if contracts are inked by midnight on Sept. 30. The result: The market for EVs is a little distorted.

Economics

7 d. ago Elon Musk's Tesla Urges EPA to Protect What Lee Zeldin Calls 'Holy Grail of Climate Religion'

Elon Musk's Tesla is calling on the EPA to uphold the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, warning that repealing these standards threatens the electric automaker's investments and its alleged fight against "climate change." EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has labeled the rules as the “holy grail of the climate change religion.” The post Elon Musk’s Tesla Urges EPA to Protect What Lee Zeldin Calls ‘Holy Grail of Climate Religion’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Trump Defeats Newsom as California Repeals Electric Truck Mandate

President Donald Trump dealt California Governor Gavin Newsom a defeat this week as California regulators voted to repeal a mandate that required trucking fleets to purchase zero-emissions, electric-powered vehicles. The post Trump Defeats Newsom as California Repeals Electric Truck Mandate appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago China Is Promising a Lot More Clean Energy While America Is Lost

While the West is distracted and divided, China is focused and surging ahead.

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1 week ago Unreliable public charging stations deter many potential electric vehicle buyers

Public electric vehicle charging stations in America have a bad reputation. They're notorious for breaking down, charging at a snail's pace, refusing customer payment and leaving drivers stranded without juice.

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2 w. ago How minimalist EV trucks could finally make electric vehicles affordable

How minimalist EV trucks could finally make electric vehicles affordable  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Direct grid connection technology provides fast charging solution for electric vehicles

With the surging popularity for electric vehicles (EVs), rapid charging is a challenge as it requires power delivery exceeding 1 MW (which can power about 1,000 homes). Conventional charging stations rely on bulky line frequency transformers (LFTs), which are expensive due to extensive use of copper and iron. These stations also have multiple conversion stages involving stepping up or down current, or converting AC to DC and vice versa. This can greatly increase cost and reduce efficiency.

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2 w. ago Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding part of the Georgia complex raided by ICE

Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday confirmed it is going forward with previously announced plans to expand its Georgia plant, just weeks after an immigration raid delayed the startup of an electric vehicle battery plant at the site.

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2 w. ago If every US home and personal vehicle goes electric, power outages could spike unless key measures are taken

A future where all homes and vehicles in the U.S. are fully electrified could overwhelm power supply and risk outages unless key upgrades are made, says a new study conducted by Purdue University engineers. But a few strategies could cut two-thirds of the potential costs of reinforcing the nation's distribution grid to handle this demand.

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2 w. ago Researchers analyze future European energy demand for battery cell production

Europe accounts for about 25% of global electric vehicle sales. Despite the high demand, only around 6.8% of the energy required for cell production is currently supplied in Europe. Most of the energy is imported in the form of materials and battery cells.

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3 w. ago California electric vehicle drivers will lose carpool lane privileges

California electric vehicle drivers will lose carpool lane privileges  Los Angeles Times

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