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Angered by Tesla Supercharger Cuts – Competitors Look to Rival Ionna Network

by Paul Eisenstein | May 3, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Earnings and Financials, Environment, EVs and batteries, Executives, Green Power, Personalities, Regulatory, Technology

Tesla delivered a shock this week when word leaked out CEO Elon Musk was effectively closing down several departments, including the one overseeing its Supercharger network. Set up in 2012, when the automaker launched its original Model S sedan, the charging system was meant to assure buyers they’d have a place to plug in. But with the Supercharger network now open to most competing EV manufacturers, the news has triggered concerns across the auto industry — and is leading Tesla rivals to put emphasis on the competing new Ionna charging network.

Tesla Faces Two Front Fight as it Confronts Protestors at Berlin Gigafactory and German Labor Unions

by Joseph Szczesny | Apr 30, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Trending*, Automakers, Business, Environment, EVs and batteries, Tesla, Union

Tesla face new challenges from unions and environmentalists as the company’s sales and reputation begin to slip in Europe amid the expanding conflicts in Scandinavia and Germany.

Breathe Easy, San Francisco: Study Finds EVs are Cleaning the City’s Air

by Paul Eisenstein | Apr 11, 2024 | *Daily News*, Car Culture, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Regulatory, Technology, Toyota

When the EPA locked down new vehicle emissions standards last month regulators promised it would yield significant improvements in air quality by requiring a significant increase in sales of battery-electric vehicles. That’s been a matter of debate – but a new study shows that, at least in San Francisco, with some of the highest EV adoption rates in the U.S., air quality already is improving.

Q&A: Toyota Brand Boss David Christ Talks the Future of Hybrids, Plug-Ins and BEVs

by Paul Eisenstein | Apr 10, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Environment, EVs and batteries, Executives, Green Power, Q&A interviews, Regulatory, Technology, Toyota

A quarter-century after launching the first Prius, Toyota Tuesday introduced its 19th hybrid, the 2025 4Runner. The automaker’s “portfolio approach,” offering a mix of hybrids, PHEVs, EVs and fuel-cell vehicles has become controversial — but may be vindicated by slowing growth in the EV market. In this Q&A, Toyota’s U.S. brand boss David Christ talks about why giving customers a choice makes sense — while also laying out plans for even more electrified models in the near future.

EPA Clampdown on Heavy Truck, Bus Emissions Should Save Lives, Reduce Global Warming

by Paul Eisenstein | Apr 1, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Regulatory, Sales, Technology

The EPA announced strict new emissions standards meant to slash CO2 emissions from the nation’s heavy truck and bus fleet – among the country’s largest source of global warming gases. But the regulations could face a fight, both in Congress and the courts.

Nissan Reveals Product Planning Arc Between Biz Plans

by Michael Strong | Mar 25, 2024 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Earnings and Financials, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Nissan, Sales, Technology

Japanese automaker Nissan plans to introduce 30 new vehicles, including seven in the U.S. and Canada as it seeks to bridge the gap between its current organizational plans. It’s dubbed the new plan, The Arc. Get the details at Headlight.News.

Mercedes-Benz Expands Plug-in Hybrid Line-up with 2025 GLC 350e 4Matic

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, Consumer Guides, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Hybrids, Mercedes, Technology

With millions of American motorists still skeptical about going all-electric, many industry planners are betting plug-in hybrids can serve as a “bridge” technology for those worried about range and a lack of a widespread public charging network. Mercedes-Benz is expanding its own line-up of PHEVs with the addition of the new GLC 350e 4Matic based on its compact crossover line.

Shell Shutting 1,000 Gas Stations in Shift to EV Charging

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 20, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Earnings and Financials, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Hybrids, Hyundai, Regulatory, Technology, Tesla, Toyota

The Dutch-based energy giant Shell plans to eliminate 1,000 gas stations by the end of 2025 as it begins to put more emphasis on its EV charging operations, the company said in a new report. It already operates 3,700 charging stations in the U.S. and will not only add more facilities but expand the size of existing ones.

EPA Expected to Give Automakers a Break on Emissions and Mileage Standards

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 19, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Earnings and Financials, Environment, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Green Power, Hybrids, Regulatory, Sales, Stellantis, Technology, Toyota

The Biden administration is expected to roll back new rules governing vehicle emission and mileage standards, a move that should prove particularly helpful for Detroit automakers who are heavily dependent upon large, fuel-hungry models like the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Suburban. But the changes likely also will benefit some Japanese manufacturers, including Toyota and Honda, that have been reluctant to invest heavily on EV technology.

These Are the Greenest – and Meanest – Vehicles You Can Buy

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 15, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Consumer Guides, Environment, EVs and batteries, General Motors, GMC, Green Power, Honda, Hybrids, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes, Technology, Toyota

Looking for an environmentally friendly vehicle? You have more options than ever before. That includes a flood of new battery-electric vehicles, as you might expect, but if you’re still reluctant to go with an EV you still have plenty to choose from. In fact, the top-ranked model in the 2024 GreenerCars list is a plug-in hybrid, and even some products running solely on gasoline do well in the annual study. Better yet, there are plenty of affordable options. But there also are some surprises, as Headlight.News reports.

Driven by Soaring Hybrid Demand, Ford Maverick Sets New Sales Record

by Paul Eisenstein | Mar 6, 2024 | *Daily News*, *Trending*, Business, Consumer Guides, Environment, EVs and batteries, Ford, General Motors, Green Power, Technology, Toyota

The Ford Maverick pickup has delivered a major hit for the Detroit automaker — and much of the credit goes to the hybrid version of the little pickup which accounted for nearly half of its record sales in February. Hybrids, in general, are setting all-time highs as automakers bring more to market and position them as a bridge between gas and all-electric drivetrain technologies. Read the story at Headlight.News.

Jeep Drops Prices, Prepares to Launch First EV — and Hints “Range-Extender” May Follow

by Paul Eisenstein | Feb 23, 2024 | *Daily News*, Business, Earnings and Financials, Environment, EVs and batteries, Green Power, Jeep, Sales, Technology

He’s barely been on the job three months, but a lot has happened on his watch as Antonio Filosa, the new global CEO of the Jeep brand settles in. To start with, the off-road brand has cut prices on four of its best-selling model lines. But there’s more to come – soon – Filosa revealed during a media roundtable at the brand’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan on Friday. Among other things, Jeep is getting ready to launch production of its first EV, the Wagoneer S. And Filosa revealed that the automaker is looking at adding “range-extender” technology to future battery-electric models.

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