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29 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
"Electric vehicles, for some reason, have joined the long list of concepts, objects, and cultural artifacts that have become extremely politicized"Democrats, for their part, seem to be rolling out a strategy that can be summed up as: JOBS, JOBS, JOBS.
"Here’s a Republican from Decatur who is so steeped in anti-EV rhetoric that he thinks a 'big blue plasma beam' is going to vaporize him if he wrecks a Tesla..."
29 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
"Climate experts say now might just be the time to take the EV plunge, or, at least, take it within the next 10 years...National Renewable Energy Laboratory...study found 80% of vehicles sold in the next ten years need to be zero emission in order to meet 2050 targets to curb warming..study also showed the need to expand the size of the electricity grid to account for more EV's with the emphasis on clean, renewable energy..."29 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
"...it's going to be a bear putting the panels together. It will be Tesla's first high-voltage vehicle, offering the benefit of faster charging, but also potential pitfalls. And it will be Tesla's only product dependent on in-house battery cells that are years behind schedule."The problems that are very evident with the Cybertruck are problems with the concept itself...Tesla has struggled to scale up 4680 battery production..."
29 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
"...3,882 franchised car dealers from 50 states sent a letter to Biden Tuesday urging the administration to slow down its EV mandates."Car dealers have enjoyed extraordinarily strong profits since the COVID-19 pandemic, when supply chain disruptions led to vehicle shortages and higher-than-normal prices...Another potential threat to dealers might be less service revenue if EVs, which have fewer moving parts, need less repair work." [See also: Car Dealers Are The Biggest Barrier To The Electric Car Revolution In The US]
29 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
"...law enforcement officers in the state can only issue citations for vehicles with actual drivers...internal memo from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott...said officers could not issue citations for vehicles in a driverless mode for any moving violations...self-driving vehicles are still susceptible to receiving parking tickets."...state suspended General Motors’ Cruise robotaxis from operating late last month, citing safety concerns..."
17 Jul 2026 |
Nations are not forcing people to stop driving. Policies like low‑emission zones, congestion pricing, and future EV mandates are targeted tools to reduce pollution and manage traffic, not bans on driving. EVWorld rebuts libertarian claims that frame mobility planning as coercion and explains the real goals behind modern transportation policy.
17 Jul 2026 |
A Washington Post investigation finds billions spent on energy projects, stalled timelines, and payments to halt wind development. This EVWorld Beyond the Paywall analysis explains why promised electricity growth has not materialized, how wind project buyouts became controversial, and what this means for America's energy future.
17 Jul 2026 |
Community solar offers households a way to "invest" in shared solar projects without owning property or installing panels. Using New Mexico's recent ruling as an example, this article explains how community solar works, why it differs from utility and investor-owned solar, and how subscribers benefit over time through bill credits, subscription fees, and increasing savings after project amortization.
15 Jul 2026 |
A recent New York Times magazine piece argues that America is retreating from full electrification just as global EV adoption accelerates. U.S. automakers are pivoting back to hybrids, delaying EV programs, and risking long-term irrelevance in a market increasingly dominated by Chinese and European battery, software, and manufacturing leadership. This review distills that warning and outlines how the U.S. can still correct course.
15 Jul 2026 |
Smart's 2026 #5 Pro+ is a grown-up compact electric SUV with a 100-kWh battery, 438 km real-world range, and record-setting 424-kW charging. Built by Geely and sized like a Jeep Compass, it rivals the Tesla Model Y in performance and interior quality. But U.S. tariffs, data-security rules, and Smart's exit from North America mean Americans won't see it, even as Canada and Europe prepare to adopt it.
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