David Shepardson
US Postal Service chief defends plan to buy rising number of EVs
USPS defends EV plan, aiming for 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028, citing cost benefits despite mixed 2024 purchases.
GM to sell its stake in Michigan battery plant to LG Energy Solution
GM to sell Lansing battery plant stake to LG, trims EV plans amid slow market growth and shifts in production strategy.
US proposes $7.54 billion loan to Stellantis, Samsung SDI battery joint venture
The U.S. Energy Department plans a $7.54 billion loan to Stellantis and Samsung SDI for two EV battery plants in Indiana.
Analysis: GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs
Trump's proposed 25 per cent import tax on Mexico and Canada could hurt U.S. automakers, raise vehicle prices, and harm consumers.
Tesla racks up nearly 34 million metric tons of GHG emissions credits in 2023
Tesla sold 34M tons of GHG credits in 2023 as automakers faced record deficits amid stricter EPA emissions standards.
Automakers urge Trump to preserve EV tax credits, boost self-driving cars
Automakers urge Trump to retain EV tax credits, ease emissions rules, and support self-driving tech amid rising competition from China.
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.
