David Shepardson
US finalizes $1.5 billion chips award for GlobalFoundries to expand production
GlobalFoundries secures $1.5B U.S. subsidy to expand semiconductor production in New York and Vermont, boosting chip supply chains.
US senators push auto safety agency to finalize vehicle rules
Democratic senators press NHTSA to act swiftly on overdue safety rules as U.S. traffic deaths remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Trump administration plans to roll back Biden’s stricter fuel-efficiency standards
Trump's team plans to roll back Biden-era EV rules and fuel standards, aiming to ease automaker burdens and end the EV tax credit.
Nebraska files antitrust lawsuit against heavy-duty truck makers over EV push
Nebraska AG sues top truck makers, alleging collusion to phase out diesel semis in favor of electric trucks to meet California rules.
EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle tax credits
Major EV manufacturers urge Trump to retain tax credits, warning cuts could hurt jobs in key states like Ohio and Michigan.
Tesla recalls over 2,400 Cybertrucks in sixth callback this year
Tesla recalls 2,431 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to drive power loss risk, its sixth recall this year amid investor scrutiny.
Trump names ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to run Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint former congressman Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
US agency raises concerns about Tesla Full Self-Driving social media posts
NHTSA investigates Tesla FSD social media claims, citing concerns they may mislead drivers into treating it as a robotaxi needing no attention.
California agency boosts reporting requirements for autonomous vehicle incidents
California now mandates enhanced reporting from autonomous vehicle companies, including incidents of vehicles getting stuck.
GM ending production of Cadillac XT4 SUV as it shifts to EVs
GM to end gas-powered Cadillac XT4 production in January, shifting Kansas plant focus to next-gen Chevy Bolt EVs.
