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New Roadblock: EV charger build-out faces federal challenges
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (723+ words) DETROIT " The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office. But the administration and Congress are continuing to throw up new roadblocks. And this week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy decreed that…...
Auto experts offer shopping trends, tips to ’26 buyers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (621+ words) In recent years, a shortage of vehicles, rising prices, and high borrowing costs have made it challenging for some people to purchase a new or used vehicle. Thankfully, the automotive market is shifting in ways that could be beneficial if…...
Ford scraps electric truck as losses mount for EVs
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (327+ words) DETROIT " Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles in lieu of investment in more efficient gasoline engines and hybrid EVs, the company said Monday. The…...
Recall: 63,000 Cybertrucks’ front lights too bright
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (160+ words) Tesla is recalling more than 63,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. because the front lights are too bright, which may cause a distraction to other drivers and increase the risk of a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall…...
Shining a light on solar: Students get a close-up look at array responsible for cutting electricity costs at Prince Gallitzin State Park
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (609+ words) PATTON " Even on a cold, windy day like Monday, the sun shone over Prince Gallitzin State Park as PennEnvironment officials hosted a tour of the park's solar array and electric vehicle chargers. Among those who joined the nonprofit group for…...
US, Australia sign deal for minerals agreement
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (241+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent's rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals…...
Electric SUVs that provide hot-rod thrills without gas
5+ mon, 19+ hour ago (293+ words) The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT model packs more than enough performance to do its iconic name justice. The standard GT dishes out 480 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, while an optional Performance upgrade elevates the latter figure to a hearty 700 lb-ft....
Pennsylvania Turnpike’s fast-charging electric vehicle stations make debut
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (199+ words) The Pennsylvania Turnpike and Applegreen Electric have added new electric vehicle charging stations at the North Somerset and South Somerset Service Plazas. The new, fast-charging stations each feature two units that can charge two vehicles at once, with speeds of…...
Pennsylvania’s renewable energy industry wary of tax credit rollback
6+ mon, 2+ hour ago (990+ words) Solar panels are seen in an array in Elizabethtown. Renewable energy developers say that the rollback of billions in tax credits for their industry will lead to higher costs for consumers, especially as the influx of data centers into Pennsylvania…...
Department of Energy axes $3.7B in clean energy grants
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (401+ words) Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday he canceled nearly $4 billion in project grants, in another massive blow to clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's administration. The grants, largely awarded during former President…...