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As the U.S. courts EV battery manufacturers, Canada follows suit

by Henry Epp
Dec 19, 2023
Canada's federal government teamed up with Quebec's provincial government to offer a Swedish company $2 billion in subsidies.
Swedish company Northvolt plans to build a massive battery plant outside Montreal, Quebec, seen here in a digital rendering.
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Why gas prices are trending downward

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 14, 2023
Several factors are keeping prices at the pump low — including the greater number of EVs and hybrids on the road.
Gas inflation is down nearly 9% year-over-year. 
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How one California startup hopes to make EV infrastructure more reliable

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 13, 2023
ChargerHelp is seeking to train a network of field technicians that can keep EV chargers online.
Evette Ellis and Kameale C. Terry, co-founders of ChargerHelp, one of many startups poised to benefit from federal investment in America’s charging network.
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Electric vehicle tax credits are getting complicated

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 7, 2023
Some popular auto models will no longer get the full tax credit next year because of where their components originate.
Some EVs, like the popular Tesla Model 3 seen above, will no longer qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit starting next year, as too many of their components originate in China.
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Toyota's Camry sedan is going exclusively hybrid in 2024

by Henry Epp
Nov 16, 2023
The automaker has expanded its line of hybrid vehicles as it bets that some motorists are not ready for fully electric vehicles.
Toyota's focus on hybrids sets it apart from other automakers, which have thrown money into developing and producing fully electric vehicles in recent years.
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UAW win highlights concerns over risks for workers in clean energy transition  

by Amy Scott and Richard Cunningham
Nov 13, 2023
The UAW fought for protection if factories shut down. But workers in other carbon-intensive industries could find themselves displaced.
With an eye toward the eventual electrification of vehicle production, the United Auto Workers worked with GM to bring battery manufacturing under its contract. 
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EVs have made big inroads in California. But why do most car buyers go with gas?

by Caleigh Wells
Nov 2, 2023
Wealthier drivers are more open to electric vehicles, but low-income people are hesitant due to purchase cost and a lack of charging stations.
Joey Gil, a Tesla driver, said reducing carbon emissions was a key reason to switch to electric.
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Electric vehicles face reality check as automakers dial back production targets

by Meghan McCarty Carino
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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The "lumpy" road to affordable EVs just got a little longer

by Elizabeth Trovall
Oct 25, 2023
Even though prices have come down and the federal government is helping with rebates, the average price is still above $50,000.
It’s hard to build up new supply chains of EV parts like batteries and electric-motor systems.
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Tesla sacrifices to stay ahead of rivals in EV race

by Henry Epp
Oct 16, 2023
For the first time, the electric vehicle maker's market share is under 50%.
Tesla reduced prices in the past year, putting roadblocks in the path of traditional carmakers competing in electric vehicles. Tesla's upcoming quarterly results may show whether its revenue has suffered.
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