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Stellantis CEO to address Italy parliament as demand for electric car weakens
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is set to address Italy’s parliament on October 11, following the company’s announcement of a production suspension for its Fiat 500 electric vehicle (EV) due to weak demand.
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.
Two thirds of Canadians say banning conventional vehicles by 2035 is “unrealistic”
A recent survey conducted by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) and Ipsos revealed that 55% of Canadians oppose the federal government’s plan to ban the sale of conventional vehicles by 2035, with two-thirds deeming the goal unrealistic.
Electric vehicle mandates are impractical, unwanted, and uncompetitive
George Allen, former governor of Virginia and U.S. Senator, highlights the challenges and impracticality of electric vehicle (EV) mandates imposed by state and federal governments.
Can Americans afford EPA’s electric vehicle mandate?
Albert R. Wynn, a former Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District, raises serious concerns about the practicality and affordability of the EPA’s new tailpipe emissions mandate.
Teamsters skip presidential endorsement amid apparently strong member support for Trump
The Teamsters union, a key player in labor and working-class voter dynamics, recently declined to endorse a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. The non-endorsement highlights the growing frustration within the union ranks, particularly concerning the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles (EVs).
Michigan union members blame Biden electric-vehicle mandates for auto-industry layoffs: ‘Want to slit our throats’
Michigan autoworkers are increasingly blaming the Biden administration’s electric vehicle (EV) mandates for the layoffs affecting their industry.
Electric vehicles raise concerns about whether safety infrastructure can handle their weight in a crash
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.
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.
Car giants are being forced to confront some hard truths over the EV transition
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.
47 states fail to meet the ideal ratio of chargers to EVs, report says
A recent report reveals that 47 U.S. states fail to meet the ideal ratio of public chargers to electric vehicles (EVs), with only the District of Columbia, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island achieving the optimal balance.
E.U.’s Gas Car Ban: Italy Warns Of Industry ‘Collapse’
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 reverses goal to make only EVs in 2030
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.
DOT meeting highlights numerous safety issues surrounding electric vehicle batteries
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 Loses $44,000 On Every EV Sells As It Switches To Hybrids
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.
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.
Michigan’s Walberg leads US House effort to cancel new fuel economy rule
Congressional Republicans, led by Michigan Representative Tim Walberg, are pushing back against the Biden administration’s new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which require automakers to achieve an average of 53.5 miles per gallon by 2032.
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.”
Personal View: EPA’s tailpipe emissions rules are a threat to Ohioans’ security and pocketbooks
The recent tailpipe emissions rules finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have sparked significant concern across various sectors, including the automotive and grocery industries.
Chinese-Owned EV Company Showered Dems With Campaign Contributions
The U.S. subsidiary of a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and its top executive have given hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign cash to Democrats in recent years.
Trump Vows to ‘End the Electric Vehicle Mandate’ in GOP Acceptance Speech
In his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump focused heavily on opposing President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle policies.
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.
Here’s how scorching heat affects your EV’s range
A new study by Recurrent has revealed that extreme heat can significantly reduce the range of electric vehicles (EVs).
California needs a million EV charging stations — but that’s ‘unlikely’ and ‘unrealistic’
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.
Commentary: EVs are the future, but VA must reassess its path to electrification
Auto dealers on the front lines of Virginia’s EV mandate support withdrawing from it due to the practical reasons that consumer demand for EVs isn’t sufficient, and the state’s EV charging infrastructure is inadequate.
Biden Admin Cuts Another Huge Check For Automakers To Go Electric As EV Market Struggles
The administration’s ambitious push for widespread EV adoption through stringent regulations and taxpayer money faces skepticism due to the high costs, unreliable market performance, and doubts about EV infrastructure and practicality.
Desperate, Biden-Harris Administration Trade American Small Businesses for Votes
Yesterday the Biden-Harris Administration announced federal grants totaling $1.7 billion to the auto industry to support the Administration’s faltering industrial policy that forces all Americans into electric vehicles (EV).
EV Chargers Face Significant Reliability, Accessibility Problems, Harvard Study Finds
A recent Harvard Business School (HBS) study highlights significant reliability and accessibility issues with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from Fremont plant
And isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?
‘My electric car has been soul-destroying – I can’t wait to go back to petrol’
Ray Bestwick, like many other EV owners, plans to revert to traditional vehicles after his lease ends, citing the soul-destroying experience and high depreciation of EVs as primary reasons.
Mercedes Is Walking Back Its All-EV Future to Invest in ‘High-Tech Combustion’
This pivot is partly due to the practical challenges of EV adoption, such as insufficient charging infrastructure and lower-than-expected consumer demand.
EVs still have major quality problems, and it’s mostly about the software
You’re telling me a giant computer on wheels is buggy? Who could have predicted?
EVs fare poorly in J.D. Power quality survey
EVs’ advanced tech features, intended to enhance the driving experience, often complicate early ownership and lead to a higher number of reported problems.
EV mandates exacerbate energy poverty
Surprise: “Charging deserts” persist even in EV-crazed cities
A new digital mapping tool developed by CBRE, a real estate services company, has revealed significant gaps in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure even in Los Angeles, a leading EV market.
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.
Almost half of U.S. electric car owners want to switch back to gas-powered cars, survey shows
A recent survey by McKinsey and Co. reveals that nearly half of American electric vehicle (EV) owners are considering switching back to gas-powered cars.
Car experts warn EV profitability is years away
The latest American Automobile Association (AAA) survey revealed that 63% of adults are unlikely or very unlikely to purchase a fully electric vehicle, an increase from the previous year.