Marco Rubio says California electric car plan 'self-defeating': People will be 'charging their cars with coal'
Sen. Marco Rubio said California's mandate for banning sales of gas-powered cars by 2035 does not make sense when electric cars rely on coal and natural gas to charge.
Audi bets big on electric vehicles as demand surges, supply chain snarls persist
Audi plans to invest about $19 billion globally in electrification through 2026. The automaker will begin gradually phase out production of internal combustion engines in 2033.
Biden promotes expensive electric vehicles at auto show amid record inflation
President Biden showed off multiple pricey electric vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show on Wednesday, even as Americans continue to struggle with record price increases.
Dutch students create carbon-eating electric vehicle
Dutch students created a carbon-eating electric vehicle called ZEM. The EV is mostly made of parts that were 3D-printed from recycled plastics.
Some states in limbo after California's new electric car mandates
More than a dozen states are debating whether to adopt California's plan to ban new gas cars by the year 2035 in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous taxi company expanding to Phoenix and Austin
The General Motors-owned Cruise autonomous ride-hailing service will expand to Phoenix and Austin this fall, company CEO Kyle Vogt said on Monday.
California gas car ban 'interesting,' EV adoption must happen 'quickly' to beat climate change says Buttigieg
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said he was closely following climate change initiatives like California's ban on gas-powered vehicles after 2034.
Queen Elizabeth II, known as a car enthusiast, honored by Jaguar Land Rover
The royal family has had a relationship with Land Rover, with Queen Elizabeth known to drive her SUV around her properties. The British car company honored the queen after her death.
Auto companies are rolling out more affordable electric vehicles even though battery costs are rising
Auto companies, such as General Motors, are rolling out affordable electric vehicles even though battery costs are rising. The average cost of an electric vehicle is around $65,000.
California's grid leaning heavily on natural gas to survive energy crisis, despite green push
Natural gas is generating the bulk of California's electricity and preventing a full-scale crisis despite the state' push a transition away from fossil fuels.
Peloton may face civil monetary penalties from CPSC related to treadmill recall
Peloton Interactive, he fitness equipment and media company, also faces investigations from the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security and US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Energy expert warns electric vehicle push won't stay in blue states: It's 'coming for you'
Western States Petroleum Association vice president Kevin Slagle discusses the future of electric vehicles and the politics behind states adopting gas-powered car bans.
West Virginia coal miners help tourists push their dead electric car
A group of coal miners recently helped push a dead electric vehicle to a charging station in West Virginia.
Biden's energy secretary says she supports California gas vehicle ban
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm offered her support for California's ban on gas-powered vehicles after 2034, adding that the state was "leaning in."
California’s electric car mandate could spread to over a dozen states
California's push to ban new gas vehicles by 2035 could spread to 17 states across the country. The measure faces firm opposition in several states, however.
EU hits US for Inflation Reduction Act electric vehicle tax credit requiring final assembly in North America
The European Union is criticizing the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credit for electric vehicles that requires final assembly to take place in North America.
Toyota ramps up investment in US battery plant to nearly $4 billion
Toyota is planning to invest $3.8 billion into a battery production plant in North Carolina, the company announced. Toyota expects a surge in demand for electronic vehicles.
230K Polaris snowmobiles at risk of fire, need safety fix, company says
Off-road vehicle manufacturer Polaris is telling consumers not to use 230,000 snowmobiles after receiving reports of gas tank defects and related fires.
Tesla files for California building permit for factory to build battery production line
Tesla has filed an application to build a battery production line at its Northern California factory in an effort to boost manufacturing efforts
Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.