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Biden administration awards car factories $1.7 billion so they can build EVs
The US Energy Department has revealed that it's awarding car and auto parts factories in eight states a total of $1.7 billion in funding, so that they can be retooled to build electric vehicles and their components.
Chinese EV makers face additional tariffs of up to 38 percent in the EU
The European Union is going impose additional tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles in an effort to protect the region's manufacturers from unfair competition.
Lucid Motors cuts six percent of its workforce ahead of EV SUV launch
Lucid Motors has cut six percent of its workforce ahead of a crucial EV SUV launch. That adds up to 400 people.
Mercedes-Benz finally unveils its electric G-Class luxury off-roader
The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology is the first fully electric variant of the G-Class vehicle.
Rivian offers (up to) $5,000 discount if you trade in your gas-powered truck
Rivian will give you up to around $5,470 in discount if you trade in an eligible gas-powered truck or SUV when you purchase or lease a qualifying R1 electric vehicle package in the US and Canada.
Ford delays some electric vehicles, renews focus on hybrids
Ford just announced some delays for electric vehicles, including the long-awaited three-row SUV. Additionally, the company is placing a renewed focus on hybrids.
Formula E adds Mini EV junior series as support race in four European events
Formula E just announced that the NXT Gen Cup, which started last year, will be an official support series. This is the first support series for the motorsport championship since the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy.
Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs and replacing them with gas-powered vehicles
Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs and using some of the proceeds to buy gas-powered vehicles. The company cited demand concerns and higher expenses linked to EV repairs for the decision.
Lucid cuts prices on Air luxury EVs by up to $10,000
Lucid is selling several of its electric vehicle models at a discount until November 30.
Hertz decides to slow down its EV expansion
CEO Stephen Scherr said Hertz's "in-fleeting of EVs will be slower than [its] prior expectations."
Tesla begins selling cheaper Model S and Model X variants with shorter ranges
Tesla has quietly launched new Model S and Model X vehicles that are slightly more affordable than their base and Plaid counterparts.
Acura teases its first electric vehicle, the ZDX
Acura's 2024 ZDX EV will debut on August 17th during the Monterey Car Week.
Ford expects to reach its EV production goal a year later than planned
Ford CEO Jim Farley now expects the automaker to be able to start producing 600,000 EV units per year sometime in 2024.
The Honda E compact electric car might not get a follow-up
A Honda executive said that the company has no plans to introduce another EV the same size as the Honda E.
Porsche's Mission X concept offers a glimpse at its electric super car future
The Mission X is supposed to be an electric hypercar with a design that takes inspiration from the automaker's old models, including the 959, the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder.
Even the cheapest Tesla Model 3 now qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit
If you're buying a Tesla Model 3 in the US, you can now get the maximum possible federal tax credit of $7,500 no matter what make you're getting.
Faraday Future's FF 91 electric vehicles will cost as much as $309,000
Faraday Future has officially launched its long delayed FF 91 electric vehicles, including a limited edition called the Futurist Alliance that carries a pretty hefty price tag of $309,000.
LG and Hyundai are building a $4.3 billion EV battery cell factory in the US
Korean companies LG and Hyundai are teaming up to build a new EV battery cell manufacturing plant in the US and have signed a memorandum of understanding to invest $4.3 billion in the project.
Tesla leak reportedly reveals thousands of Autopilot safety complaints
The German-language newspaper Handelsblatt said it received 100GB of data from "several informants" within Tesla, showing how the company received thousands of complaints about its Autopilot features over the past years.
Tesla may reverse its stance and start advertising
During the company's latest shareholder meeting, Tesla chief Elon Musk replied to an audience question regarding advertising with: "We will try a little advertising and see how it goes."