Regulations: Page 21
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Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla to offer US customers a free 1-month trial of Full Self Driving
Boosting FSD subscriptions could help the automaker generate revenue and overcome dwindling operating margins.
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2024 -
Retrieved from Volkswagen Group of America on March 25, 2024
VW plant in Tennessee to hold UAW vote in April
It’s the first nonunion auto plant to hold a United Auto Workers election since the union won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall, according to the UAW.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
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EPA softens vehicle emissions standards in win for automakers
The final rule steadily tightens the requirements, giving automakers more time to ramp up EV sales.
By Michael Brady • March 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Biden Admin. Softens Both DOE and EPA BEV Rules
The Biden Admin. and its Department of Energy revise clean-air rules designed to mandate that 50% of new-vehicle sales by 2030 be battery-electric cars and trucks.
By David Kiley • March 20, 2024 -
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Automakers score victory as Energy Department weakens EV mileage rule
The final regulation means vehicle manufacturers will be able to sell more gas-engine vehicles through 2030.
By Michael Brady • March 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker, Inc.
Fisker to halt production, raise $150M with future in doubt
The potential cash infusion and production stoppage could help the EV startup stay afloat as it seeks a partnership with a major automaker.
By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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EV Regulations Continue Evolving
California regulators may update BEV labels to include improved electric driving range and charge time information, and efficiency metrics more relatable to consumers (e.g., miles/kWh instead of kWh/100 miles).
By Justin Savage, Aaron Flyer and Rob Abrams • March 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford settles US tariff dodging allegations for $365M
The fine ends a long-running allegation that the automaker skirted a 25% 'chicken tax' on cargo vans assembled in Turkey.
By Michael Brady • March 12, 2024 -
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Alliance for Automotive Innovation names new safety, technology lobbyist
Sarah Puro previously held senior roles at the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the House Committee on Appropriations.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
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The White House wants to know more about Tesla’s charging standard
As more automakers switch to the EV maker's North American Charging Standard, regulators want to know how it will impact standards for public chargers.
By Michael Brady • March 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Closing Back Doors to Chinese Investment in Mexico May Cost U.S.
If Congress or the executive branch were to decide to indiscriminately block imports from Mexico because they included products with foreign capital, it would be grounds for a formal complaint under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement and likely compensatory tariffs.
By Daniel J. McCosh • March 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Polestar and Tesla Quit Aussie Auto Group in Emissions Row
Automotive lobby group's push to water down new vehicle emissions regulations see BEV makers jump ship.
By Paul Myles • March 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Scout Motors
Scout Motors breaks ground on $2B EV plant after environmental delays
The automotive company plans to finish its South Carolina facility in 2026 after pausing construction in the fall of 2023.
By Sebastian Obando • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lordstown Motors
SEC charges Lordstown Motors with misleading investors on sales outlook
The defunct EV startup allegedly made false or misleading statements about pre-orders, parts access and delivery timelines, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Jim Tyson • March 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Biden administration scrutinizes China’s links to connected vehicle supply chains
The Commerce Department is exploring whether to regulate transactions with China-linked firms supplying automakers with goods, technology or services for their connected cars.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nouveau Monde Graphite
Panasonic Energy fortifies battery supply chain with new graphite deal
Nouveau Monde Graphite is also growing its capacity as more battery companies and automakers secure additional suppliers for their North American supply chains.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG
Mercedes-Benz delays EV goal amid slowing demand
Low-cost EV sales are growing faster than more expensive luxury models, a company executive said.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
New State Corporation to Oversee Russian Auto Industry
Rosavto will not act as a manufacturing enterprise, but will manage of all stages of car production in Russia.
By Eugene Gerden • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of LG Energy Solution
LG Energy Solution, WesCEF expand lithium supply deal
The partnership will supply the battery maker's North American manufacturing sites and produce more IRA-compliant vehicles.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
Fisker stock is at risk of delisting
The EV startup has six months to boost its share price above $1 per share to stay on the New York Stock Exchange.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Infrastructure law may increase transportation’s GHG emissions as states spend more on highways
The White House is also expected to delay the transition to EVs in a revision to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emissions regulation.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Dealers reimbursed $135M for clean vehicle tax credits since Jan. 1
The Clean Vehicle Tax Credit offers consumers the option of a point-of-sale discount of $7,500 for the purchase of qualifying vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Waymo
Waymo updated its vehicle software after ‘rare scenario’ in Phoenix
The action comes as federal regulators increase scrutiny of AV ride-hailing companies’ safety measures following a Cruise incident last fall.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Michigan is no longer a ‘right-to-work’ state
The change allows unions to charge nonmembers a fee for representing them in contract negotiations and labor disputes.
By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of SSOE Group.
Panasonic, Novonix sign synthetic graphite supply deal
The deal will help the battery maker as it opens its Kansas factory, which is expected to supply automakers like Tesla and Mazda.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 15, 2024
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