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Electric vehicles face reality check as automakers dial back production targets

Nov 2, 2023
And it's possible that the deals that ended the United Auto Workers' strike could also make EVs less profitable for companies.
While charging infrastructure has expanded, it’s still not exactly reliable in many places, said UC Berkeley's Ethan Elkind.
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Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2021

Feb 3, 2022
Sales of gas-powered SUVs also set a record.
The sales of electric cars tripled over the past two years.
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