Amazon.com’s robotaxi unit Zoox announced on Wednesday that it will start testing its self-driving cars in Austin, Texas, and Miami. This will be the first time Zoox tests its cars outside of the western United…
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Record Solar Installations Signal Potential Boom in U.S. Projects
The United States had a break from tariffs on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia for two years. The break ended on Thursday. This means American solar energy project builders have until the end of…
Virginia Set to Forge Its Own Path on Emissions Standards
Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia said on Wednesday that the state will not follow California’s strict rules about vehicle emissions anymore. These rules are meant to reduce pollution from cars and trucks. The decision comes…
Clarity Emerges for Rivian’s Survival Strategy
Rivian has been very busy as it moved from talking about its electric vehicles (EVs) to actually selling them. It made an electric pickup truck and an electric SUV, and it also planned to have…
Jeep Wagoneer Tops IIHS Safety Ratings Among Large SUVs
People think bigger SUVs are safer, but that’s not always true. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested three big SUVs to see how safe they really are. The SUVs tested were the 2023-2024…
Renowned Willow Springs Raceway Up for Grabs
Willow Springs International Raceway is a famous racetrack located in Southern California. It was established in 1953 with the help of Ken Miles, and later bought by Bill and Maxine Huth in 1962. Over the…
Race for Chinese EV Jobs Heats Up in Europe as Tariff Decisions Loom
European governments are cautious about Chinese electric cars flooding their markets. However, they are also competing for investment and jobs from Chinese carmakers. While the European Union looks into China’s auto subsidies and thinks about…
Massive Recall Issued for Dodge Durangos and Ram Trucks
Stellantis is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because of a software problem. This issue could make the electronic stability control systems in the vehicles stop working. The recall affects some vehicles from…
Volvo Plans to Introduce World’s First EV Battery Passport
Volvo Cars will introduce the world’s first EV battery passport for its new EX90 SUV. This passport will show where the raw materials come from, how the components are made, and other details about the…
Americans Remain Reluctant Towards EVs Despite Biden’s Efforts
A lot of Americans aren’t sure about buying electric cars. They think they’re too expensive, and there aren’t enough places to charge them. A new survey shows about 4 in 10 people might consider buying…
Manchin Advocates for Industry Lawsuit Against Treasury Over EV Credits
On Tuesday, Senator Joe Manchin said he’s asking American companies to take legal action against the Treasury Department. They’re upset about the rules the Treasury made for getting clean energy tax credits under the Inflation…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Woman Left in Police Car Struck by Train
In 2022, a woman from Colorado got hurt really bad when a police car she was in got hit by a big train. She was in handcuffs at that time. Now, she’s been given $8.5…
Federal Initiative for EV Charging Falls Short, Sparks Criticism
A Democratic senator criticized the slow progress of a $5 billion U.S. government program to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Only seven charging stations are running so far, which he called “pathetic.” The…
Manhattan Caught Off Guard as Governor Halts Congestion Pricing
New York Governor Kathy Hochul surprised many by putting a stop to a plan to charge drivers who enter Manhattan, a plan that has been in the works for years and was set to start…
EU Tariff Decision on Chinese EVs Imminent, Says Mercedes Chief
Mercedes Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius talked about the European Union’s decision on import taxes for Chinese electric cars. He spoke at a conference on Thursday. He said, “A decision is imminent.” The decision was supposed…
Preference for Hybrids Among Consumers Over EVs Claims AAA survey
Hybrids are getting more attention from car buyers than electric vehicles. Despite incentives and promotions, the interest in electric cars has gone down this year, while more people are thinking about buying hybrids. In a…
Charges Brought Against YouTuber Alex Choi for Shooting Fireworks at Lamborghini
YouTubers often do wild things to get attention, but sometimes they break the law. Alex Choi, a famous YouTuber, faced this reality recently. He got arrested for a video he posted last year where fireworks…
Biden Rule Sets Higher Mileage Standard for New Vehicles
New rules announced by the Biden administration will require new vehicles sold in the U.S. to have an average mileage of about 38 miles per gallon (mpg) by 2031. This is higher than the current…
Racing Driver Canapino Reacts to Fan Abuse Claims
Canapino responded to claims made by Theo Pourchaire, about receiving online abuse. Pourchaire and Canapino collided during a race in Detroit, which caused them both to lose positions. Pourchaire later shared that he received threats…
Racing Legend Parnelli Jones Passes Away at 90
A representative from Borg-Warner, who was close to the situation, shared that Jones peacefully passed away from natural causes at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrence, California. He was surrounded by his family. Jones was…
Meyer Shank Racing Signs Malukas, Ends Contract with Blomqvist in IndyCar
Malukas had a tough start to his IndyCar season when he hurt his wrist in a biking accident before the season began. This forced him to miss some races, and his team, Arrow McLaren, decided…
Juncos IndyCar Team Brings in Siegel as Canapino Takes Leave
Canapino, a 34-year-old driver from Argentina, was in the middle of some trouble this week because of things he said on social media. He denied that his supporters threatened other racers. At the Detroit Grand…
Palou Narrowly Beats Herta in First Road America Practice
Palou, who has won this race twice before, set a fast time of 1 minute and 43.1709 seconds. He used special tires to do this. “It’s a great start,” said Palou, who is the current…
Pato O’Ward Condemns Fans Who Threaten Drivers
O’Ward, is very popular in the IndyCar Series. He talked about his feelings after seeing his teammate, Theo Pourchaire, face social media abuse and death threats. This happened after Pourchaire was in a collision with…
Seattle Issues $84,000 Fine to ‘Belltown Hellcat’ for Noise and Speeding
Miles Hudson, known as the “Belltown Hellcat” in Seattle, has gained attention on social media for breaking many rules in his neighborhood. Now, he might have to stop because the Seattle city attorney wants him…
