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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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

In his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump focused heavily on opposing President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle policies.

A new study by Recurrent has revealed that extreme heat can significantly reduce the range of electric vehicles (EVs).

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.

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.

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.

A recent Harvard Business School (HBS) study highlights significant reliability and accessibility issues with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

And isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?

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.

This pivot is partly due to the practical challenges of EV adoption, such as insufficient charging infrastructure and lower-than-expected consumer demand.

You’re telling me a giant computer on wheels is buggy? Who could have predicted?

EVs’ advanced tech features, intended to enhance the driving experience, often complicate early ownership and lead to a higher number of reported problems.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nearly half of American electric vehicle (EV) owners plan to switch back to internal combustion engine cars for their next purchase, according to a study by McKinsey and Company.

Electric vehicle startup Fisker has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the second time an EV company founded by Henrik Fisker has faced such a fate. Despite earning critical acclaim for…

A coalition of industry groups, including the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a new rule that mandates…

The pursuit of widespread EV adoption, driven by ambitious environmental goals, neglects critical economic, technological, and strategic considerations.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a contentious issue in the 2024 election, with Senate Democrats facing tough reelection battles in red states distancing themselves from President Biden’s EV policies.

Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.

A new survey by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that while Americans are generally open…

Sixteen states and D.C. have signed on to California’s latest unworkable mandate for zero-emission vehicles. Virginia is the first of those to abandon California’s regulations. That’s a win for the state, its workers and its businesses.

Rep. Van Drew joins Fox Business’s Liz MacDonald to discuss President Biden’s overbearing EV mandates and his allocation of $7.5 billion of taxpayer dollars to the construction of EV charging stations.

“There’s some new major push back against the California EV Mandates that’s about to change the entire world!”

Youngkin frees his state from Gavin Newsom’s gas-powered car ban. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to spread his anti-fossil fuel gospel far beyond California, but last week he lost a follower. Virginia canceled its plan to adopt West Coast vehicle standards, offering drivers freedom instead of climate dogma.

VW isn’t the first major automaker to reassess the EV situation, joining Ford, GM, and Mercedes-Benz. Legacy automakers are reevaluating their aggressive timelines to transition fully to electric vehicles (EVs).…

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin discusses dropping the electric vehicle mandate in his state on CNBC’s “Last Call” with Brian Sullivan.