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Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles are less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks, SUVs, Consumer Reports survey says

Electric vehicles are less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks, SUVs, Consumer Reports survey says

EVs had 80% more problems than gas-powered cars and trucks. That's just one of several concerning conclusions from a Consumer Reports survey

5 days ago
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg 1-on-1, discussing future of EVs

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg 1-on-1, discussing future of EVs

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sat down with FOX 2's Tim Skubick to talk about the future of electric vehicles, college football and more on Tuesday.

6 days ago
First wireless charging road in U.S. unveiled in Detroit

First wireless charging road in U.S. unveiled in Detroit

The quarter-stretch of roadway will be open near Michigan Central Station, where Detroit's mobility district is gathering steam.

6 days ago
Ford resumes work on controversial battery plant with scaled back factory size

Ford resumes work on controversial battery plant with scaled back factory size

The plant is still expected to open in 2026, but with a reduced production for batteries. The delay came after a brutal UAW strike.

November 21
12-hour sustainable technology summit showcases eco-friendly solutions

12-hour sustainable technology summit showcases eco-friendly solutions

Examples of what a sustainable future could entail were displayed throughout the 2023 Sustainable Urban Design summit.

November 9
Ford pauses construction of Michigan battery plant amid local opposition, criticism of foreign involvement

Ford pauses construction of Michigan battery plant amid local opposition, criticism of foreign involvement

The $3.5 billion plant is being built in Marshall. But its approval and ties to China has worried both local residents and lawmakers.

September 26
Trump says electric vehicles will cost UAW jobs; Dingell says former president is anti-EV

Trump says electric vehicles will cost UAW jobs; Dingell says former president is anti-EV

Debbie Dingell said U.S. carmakers lost big to Japanese manufacturers years ago and can't afford to make the same mistake with electric vehicles.

September 25
2023 Detroit Auto Show will have all-indoor EV track, plus ride and drive on Grand Prix Circuit

2023 Detroit Auto Show will have all-indoor EV track, plus ride and drive on Grand Prix Circuit

The 2023 Detroit Auto Show is nearly here and organizers are starting to reveal more information about what attendees can expect. The latest announcement from the auto show is an all-new indoor EV track.

August 31
GM, Stellantis among 7 automakers building North American EV charging grid

GM, Stellantis among 7 automakers building North American EV charging grid

Seven major automakers. including two of Detroit's big three, say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.

July 26
Bill Ford Jr: US lags behind rest of the world in shift to EVs

Bill Ford Jr: US lags behind rest of the world in shift to EVs

Despite the encouragement from lawmakers and automotive companies pushing electric vehicles as the future of driving - the US has been slow to adopt it.

June 1
Electric vehicle charging stations installed on Belle Isle

Electric vehicle charging stations installed on Belle Isle

Every day, more and more electric vehicles are on the road in Michigan and nationwide. The Department of Natural Resources and a Detroit-based company are making the idea of charging your car at a state park a reality

May 25
Tesla partnership will allow Ford EV owners to use charging stations across US and Canada

Tesla partnership will allow Ford EV owners to use charging stations across US and Canada

“It's super exciting to be in a partnership with Ford, I have a lot of respect for Ford as a company and it makes great vehicles," Musk said.

May 25
U.S., Canada announce Electric Vehicle Corridor from Kalamazoo to Quebec City

U.S., Canada announce Electric Vehicle Corridor from Kalamazoo to Quebec City

The United States and Canada are joining together to creat an EV corridor, stretching almost 900 miles to help provide charing stations for electric vehicles.

May 16
GM taps Auburn Hills company Flo to supply EV chargers to dealers across North America

GM taps Auburn Hills company Flo to supply EV chargers to dealers across North America

An Auburn Hills facility is quickly building the equipment needed to charge a new generation of cars.

April 26
Michigan committee signs off on $175M for controversial EV battery plant

Michigan committee signs off on $175M for controversial EV battery plant

The Appropriations committee signed off on the money despite concerns of the factory owner's ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

April 21
Only 10 electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 tax credit

Only 10 electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 tax credit

Most of the more than 60 electric vehicles on sale in the U.S. are not eligible for the full tax credit. Here are the models that are:

April 18
Biden administration wants to mandate limits on emissions, boost electric car sales by 2032

Biden administration wants to mandate limits on emissions, boost electric car sales by 2032

The Biden administration has ordered the toughest emissions standards ever as it eyes more electric cars on American roads by 2032 - but is it doable?

April 12
Fewer electric vehicles will qualify for tax credit under new rules

Fewer electric vehicles will qualify for tax credit under new rules

A new law aimed at reducing American dependence on China will likely slow U.S. adoption of electric vehicles.

April 3
Netflix, General Motors partnering to put more electric vehicles in shows

Netflix, General Motors partnering to put more electric vehicles in shows

Shows like Queer Eye and Love is Blind will soon feature more battery-powered cars and trucks.

February 2
Ford cutting prices of Mach-E by as much as $6,000

Ford cutting prices of Mach-E by as much as $6,000

Are electric vehicle costs about to drop? Both Ford and Tesla seem have dropped the price for some of their EV models.

January 30
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