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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Gov. Glenn Youngkin vows to stop 'ridiculous' state ban on gas vehicles
Gov. Glenn Youngkin will disentangle Virginia from being regulated by California's Air Resources Board, he announced Sunday. Youngkin said the policy was "ridiculous."
California to hold final hearing on banning sale of new gas cars by 2035
California is set to ban the sale of emissions-producing vehicles by the year 2035 in an effort to reduce the state's contribution to global climate change.
Inflation law tax credits to brighten platinum prices
The Inflation Reduction Act recently signed by President Biden is expected to bolster platinum prices through clean vehicle tax credits and incentives for green hydrogen.
Tesla's charging stations crush the competition in new J.D. Power report
Tesla's public charging network received the highest rating in a new J.D. Power study that looks at customer satisfaction with the charging experience.
The Inflation Reduction Act is changing electric car tax credits
The Inflation Reduction Act rewrites the rules regarding electric vehicle tax credits and adds restrictions on maximum sale prices and income eligibility.
Manchin agrees to extension of tax credit for electric vehicle purchases in reversal
Sen. Joe Manchin will support a tax credit extension for electric vehicle buyers in a party-line Democratic bill after previously saying he would not.
Experts slam Pete Buttigieg's comments on EVs: 'A con job'
Experts criticized Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's comments this week suggesting that electric vehicles could be cheaper than comparable cars during a House hearing.
Buttigieg highlights declining gas prices after suggesting their rise was good for transitioning to EVs
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted declining gas prices after suggesting that pain at the pump was good for transitioning to electric vehicles.