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First electric big rigs make history crossing US-Mexico border
For the first time ever, electric freight trucks crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, making progress toward emission-free air in San Diego, but some say there’s still work to be done, reports NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes.
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Potential changes could be coming to California carpool lanes
For years, owners of electric and hybrid cars in California have qualified for Clean Air Vehicle stickers that let them drive in carpool lanes without passengers. As NBC 7’s Todd Strain explains, there’s a possibility it could come to an end.
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California's carpool lane access for electric vehicles could be running out of road
The California Clean Air Vehicle program is set to expire on Sept. 30.
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How PG&E rate hikes are impacting electric vehicle charging
The cost to charge electric vehicles will become more expensive with PG&E raising rates for a second time this year.
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Tesla stands to earn billions of dollars a year by opening US charging stations to drivers of Ford and other EVs
By opening its charging stations to drivers of other electric car brands, Tesla is positioning itself to generate billions of dollars a year in charging revenue.
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Electric school buses finally make headway, but hurdles still stand
Fewer than 1% of the nearly half million school buses on the roads in the U.S. ran on electricity as of the end of 2023, even though this kind of clean bus has been available for years. Now, in a sign things may finally be changing, the number of electric buses operating or on order has doubled and there’s an...
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What the U.S. can learn from Norway when it comes to EV adoption
Norway has the highest EV adoption rate in the world. 82% of new car sales in Norway were electric in 2023. Here’s how the Scandinavian country pulled it off.
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White House backs industry effort to standardize Tesla's EV charging plugs
The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States, part of a broad effort to stimulate their sales to help combat climate change.
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Buyers worldwide go for bigger cars, erasing gains from cleaner tech. EVs would help
The energy used by cars and their CO2 emissions could have dropped by over 30% in the past decade if not for the world’s growing taste for SUVs, a new report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative suggests.
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New rules may make it easier to knock up to $7,500 off the price off an EV—here's how to qualify
Qualifying for the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles will be easier, based on newly proposed rules effective as of 2024.
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National City and Carlsbad add free, on-demand electric shuttles to their fleet
Does a free ride through a breezy Southern California town sound nice to you? Well, two San Diego County cities have just gotten their own free vehicle services! Here’s what they are and how they work.
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BMW unveils Vision Neue Klasse concept car as it touts the dawn of a new EV era
The first electric vehicles based on the Neue Klasse — or new class — architecture are set to enter production in 2025.
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Electric bus maker Proterra files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Electric bus, van and truck maker Proterra says it is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from a federal court in Delaware.
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Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's
Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.
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Carlsbad company producing solar-powered car
Aptera Motors is based in Carlsbad, and its new electric car is not like anything we’ve seen before.
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Nio cuts prices for its cars — and delays business expansion plans
Chinese electric car brand Nio cut prices for its cars by the equivalent of $4,200 and ended free battery swaps for new buyers.
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GM to Use Tesla Charging Network, Joining Ford in Leveraging the EV Leader's Tech
GM, like Ford, will begin installing a charging port used by Tesla, known as NACS, instead of the current industry-standard CCS in its EVs starting in 2025.
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Hyundai and LG Announce $4.3 Billion Plant in Georgia to Build Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Hyundai and LG Energy Solution say they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant in Georgia. The factory would be on the site of the new electric vehicle assembly plant that Hyundai Motor Group is building near Savannah.
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Ford Electric Vehicle Owners to Get Access to Over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers Starting Next Spring
At first, Ford’s current electric vehicles will need an adapter to hook into the Tesla stations, which have their own connector.
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Democratic Lawmakers Want to Give You Up to $1,500 to Buy an Electric Bike. Here's Why
According to a study, electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular around the world. In the U.S. alone, e-bike sales are outpacing electric and hybrid cars combined.