General Motors Halts Factory Zero Production, Lays Off Thousands
October 29, 2025
General Motors pauses EV production at Factory Zero, impacting 3,200 workers. Ultium battery plants face layoffs too.
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Electric Vehicles Surpass Range Estimates, Surprising Drivers and Buyers
October 28, 2025
Electric vehicles vary greatly in real-world range; some models, like the Mercedes EQE 350, surpass estimates significantly.
GM Halts BrightDrop Van Production in Canada Amid Slow Market Growth
October 21, 2025
GM halts BrightDrop van production in Canada; slow market development and regulatory changes challenge the business.
Testing EVs as Backup Power: A Real-World Experiment for a Week
October 18, 2025
A Nor’easter hits the East Coast, causing power outages. Amid rising electricity demand, could EVs be the grid’s savior?
GM Faces $1.6B Loss from EV Investments Amid Market Adjustments
October 14, 2025
GM faces a $1.6B hit in Q3 due to idle EV equipment and supplier costs, amid shifting focus to gas-powered vehicles.
ChargePoint’s New Tech to Revolutionize EV Charging by 2026
October 13, 2025
Soon, you’ll be able to juice up your EV in minutes with ChargePoint’s 600 kW fast chargers, set to debut in 2026.
Glacial Floods in Pakistan: Human Knowledge vs. Early Warning Systems
October 13, 2025
Skardu, Pakistan – A shepherd’s quick actions saved a village from a deadly glacier burst, highlighting reliance on human alert systems amid technology mistrust.
Trump Administration’s Freeze on $5B EV Charging Program Reversed
October 10, 2025
President Trump suspended federal climate programs initiated by Biden, including a $5B EV charging network initiative.
EV Mechanics Face Pay Challenges Despite Rising Demand for Skills
October 5, 2025
A mechanic’s badge once meant better pay, but now EV training seems to lead down the wage ladder, sparking frustration.
Oregon Legislature’s Special Session on Transportation Funding Bills
August 31, 2025
Oregon’s special session on Aug. 31 discusses Gov. Kotek’s transportation funding, including gas tax hikes and EV fees.
US Car Sales Slow Amid Tariffs; EV Market Faces Setback in 2023
August 13, 2025
US car sales slow due to tariffs, impacting carmakers. New car sales fell by 300,000 in June, with rising prices ahead.
MCE increases rates for deep green energy plan, first hike in 15 years
July 24, 2025
MCE raises its premium for the cleanest energy plan, “deep green,” for the first time in 15 years, effective Oct. 1.