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Automakers crave stability as Trump likely to axe EV subsidies, tailpipe emission rules

December 6, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Dec. 5, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia U.S. President Joe Biden’s tailpipe emissions rules are a focus of tension between president-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to [Read more]

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The $1.7 billion bet on American-made EVs, explained by the Secretary of Energy

July 12, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on July 12, 2024. Along with apple pie, baseball, and tipping, the automobile is classically American. But when it comes to the 21st century passenger car, automakers in the [Read more]

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GM agreed to unionize its EV operations. Will others do the same?

October 23, 2023 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on Oct. 20, 2023. By Katie Myers United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain wore a T-shirt reading “Eat the Rich” and a deadly serious stare when he announced a [Read more]

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US government shutdown threatens new car model rollouts

January 24, 2019 Energi Staff

Automakers are concerned that the US government shutdown could delay the roll out of their new vehicle models in the United States as the companies cannot get the required certifications from the EPA.  Getty Images [Read more] [Read more]

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Emissions standards agreement with California sought by automakers

May 7, 2018 Energi Staff

Major automakers in the United States say they are looking to reach agreement with California on fuel emissions standards and efficiency rules.  They also support increases in mileage standards through 2025.   Trump administration proposes freezing [Read more]

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Tesla Model 3 production shut down temporarily

April 17, 2018 Energi Staff

This week, production of the Tesla Model 3 was shut down for the second time this year to allow the company to “improve automation and systematically address bottlenecks”  at its Fremont, California factory. Tesla photo.  [Read more]

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Toyota EV motor uses up to 50 per cent less rare earth metals

February 20, 2018 Energi Staff

The Toyota EV motor magnet will use lanthanum and cerium which are cheaper than neodymium, demand of which is expected to exceed supply after 2025.  Toyota EV magnet development expected to be in use in [Read more]

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Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs As American Oil Floods North

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Donald Trump is threatening Canada with 50 per cent tariffs even as U.S. crude oil flows north. The trade reveals just how deeply integrated the two economies have become. [Read more]

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