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Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow

Toyota has joined the ranks of major automakers scaling back electric vehicle (EV) production plans, delaying its US manufacturing start date from 2025 to an unspecified time in 2026 due to weakening global demand for battery-powered cars.

Scale electric? – The EV revolution risks stalling

The market growth for electric vehicles (EVs) is now facing challenges, as evidenced by a slowdown in sales, mixed signals from Western governments on ICE bans, and concerns about the high costs of EVs and limited charging infrastructure.

New report indicates loss of patience with EV infrastructure

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.

Harris’ push for electric vehicles suffers another blow after automaker backtracks: ‘Unwanted and unworkable’

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.

New Ad Targets Harris-Supported EV Mandates

Kamala Harris and her running mate support policies threatening Michigan’s automotive industry and car culture. Driving Force Action released an ad featuring Lennon, Michigan, small business owner Greg Henderson of Unofficial Use Only. Greg’s small business is one of the thousands of locally owned businesses at risk from Harris-supported electric vehicle mandates.

Ad Targets Harris-Supported Mandates That Benefit Wealthy

As the Harris campaign’s “For the People, For the Future” Convention kicks off, Driving Force Action released an ad featuring the personal story of Amy and EJ Fitzgerald, owners of Cool Hand Customs in Middleton, WI. The Fitzgerald family business, a symbol of the American dream, is at risk from the Harris-supported electric vehicle mandates on “the people”—small Wisconsin businesses.

Driving Force Action’s Anti-EV Mandate Campaign Spotlighted in Cleveland.com’s Capitol Letter

DFA’s campaign was featured today in Cleveland.com’s “Capitol Letter,” a daily newsletter covering Ohio politics. This acknowledgment underscores the growing relevance of DFA’s efforts to raise awareness about the potential job losses and economic consequences associated with the push for electric vehicles, particularly in a state where the specialty auto parts sector is a major economic contributor.

Ohio Ads Target Harris-Supported Mandates

Today, Driving Force Action released a new ad highlighting the damage Harris-supported federal electric vehicle mandates will have on Ohio small businesses. The ad, featuring Ian Lehn, owner of Cincinnati-based BOOSTane, will begin airing on August 12 on television, online, and social media.

Ads Target Harris-Supported Mandates

Today, Driving Force Action announced the release of an ad highlighting the damage federal electric vehicle mandates supported by Vice President Harris will have on small Pennsylvania businesses like D’Antonio Automotive in West Chester. The ad, featuring Tony D’Antonio, will begin airing on August 5 on television, online, and social media.

A buzzy EV startup charts plan to buck the trends

Lucid Motors, a luxury EV maker, is intentionally steering clear of the electric pickup truck market, with CEO Peter Rawlinson stating, “I believe that the only viable solution for an affordable, usable pickup truck today is internal combustion.”

President Biden’s Ivory Tower Crumbles

President Biden’s policies undermined his political support and ultimately his candidacy. Radical policies like mandating electric vehicles that many struggling families can’t afford is un-American and not surprisingly unraveled his political support.

EV mandates exacerbate energy poverty

Gary Baxter, founder of the Energy and Poverty Awareness Center (EnPAC), argues that electric vehicle (EV) mandates are exacerbating energy poverty, particularly among minority communities. His organization, established to address…

The EV revolution has stalled — and this new poll reveals why

A recent poll by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, along with the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, reveals that the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in the U.S. has encountered significant resistance from consumers.