47 states fail to meet the ideal ratio of chargers to EVs, report says

As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road increases, concerns are emerging about whether existing safety infrastructure can handle their significantly greater weight.

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is facing growing skepticism due to several significant challenges, particularly around infrastructure. The lack of adequate public EV charging stations, especially in rural areas, and the slow charging speeds of many available chargers are fueling frustration among consumers.

European carmakers, including Volvo, Volkswagen, Ford, and Mercedes, are reevaluating their plans for an all-electric future due to market challenges like slow charging infrastructure rollouts, reduced government incentives, and tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

Italy is urging the European Union to reconsider its 2035 ban on internal combustion car sales, warning that it could lead to the collapse of its auto industry.

Volvo has reversed its plan to exclusively produce electric vehicles by 2030, citing waning consumer demand for EVs, affordability issues, and concerns over charging infrastructure.

During a recent U.S. Department of Transportation meeting, significant safety concerns surrounding electric vehicle (EV) batteries were highlighted, including their potential to reignite after initial fires have been extinguished.

Ford said its EV business is on track to lose an eye-watering $5 billion this year alone. In the three-month period ending in June, the automaker lost about $44,000 on every electric vehicle it sold. That is not sustainable.

Ford’s recent decision to prioritize hybrid vehicles over a fully electric three-row SUV marks a significant challenge to the Biden-Harris administration’s aggressive push for electric vehicles (EVs). This shift signals doubts within the auto industry about the profitability and consumer demand for all-electric models, raising concerns about the feasibility of the administration’s mandates.