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insurancejournal.com > news > west > 01/12/2026 > 853839.htm

Newsom Seeks $200 Million to Replace EV Tax Credits Cut by Trump

Newsom Seeks $200 Million to Replace EV Tax Credits Cut by Trump7+ hour, 14+ min ago   (227+ words) California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking for $200 million to restart offering tax rebates for electric vehicles that are purchased in the state, making up for a similar federal program that President Donald Trump ended last year. The proposal would require…...

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insurancejournal.com > news > national > 01/09/2026 > 853672.htm

Goldman Sachs Warns US Grids Face Power Crunch by 2030

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (240+ words) Almost all US power grids will lack critical spare capacity by 2030 as demand surges to supply data centers, with bottlenecks threatening to hand China an edge in the artificial-intelligence boom, according to an analyst at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Unless…...

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insurancejournal.com > news > national > 01/08/2026 > 853498.htm

Tesla Door Design Is Targeted by New US Automotive Safety Bill

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (403+ words) A US lawmaker is proposing legislation that would require manual door releases in new cars, a move to address growing safety concerns with the type of electrically powered handles popularized by Tesla Inc. The measure from Representative Robin Kelly, an…...

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insurancejournal.com > news > national > 01/06/2026 > 853179.htm

Solar Panels and Heat Pumps to Be More Expensive in 2026

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (520+ words) The elimination of US tax credits for residential heat pumps, solar panels and batteries will make electrifying your home more expensive in 2026, and tariffs and made-in-America mandates could add additional costs. Just how pricey remains to be seen. New financing…...

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insurancejournal.com > news > international > 01/05/2026 > 853043.htm

Europe Saw Record Surge in Renewable Output, Driving Below-Zero Power Prices in 2025

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (205+ words) Surging renewable output overwhelmed Europe's power grid in 2025, driving electricity prices below zero more often than ever before. Negative power prices are underscoring how rapid growth in renewable generation is colliding with stagnant demand and persistent grid constraints in Europe....

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insurancejournal.com > news > international > 12/29/2025 > 852547.htm

Uber, Lyft Team Up With Baidu to Start Robotaxi Trials in UK

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (279+ words) Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are each teaming up with Baidu Inc. to trial driverless taxis in the UK, as ride-sharing companies race to deploy autonomous services around the world. Uber said Monday a pilot program using Baidu's Apollo…...

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insurancejournal.com > news > national > 12/22/2025 > 851975.htm

Uber Safety Chief to Depart in Latest Executive Shakeup

Uber Safety Chief to Depart in Latest Executive Shakeup2+ week, 6+ day ago   (291+ words) The Uber Technologies Inc. veteran overseeing its safety operations is set to depart, setting off a second round of executive changes this year at a time when the rideshare giant is being scrutinized in court over the measures it takes…...

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insurancejournal.com > news > west > 12/17/2025 > 851420.htm

California Regulator Puts Tesla Sales Suspension Order on Hold

California Regulator Puts Tesla Sales Suspension Order on Hold3+ week, 4+ day ago   (553+ words) A California regulator has deferred an order for Tesla to suspend sales in its biggest U.S. market, giving the electric vehicle maker more time to address its accusation of misleading marketing and overstating self-driving capabilities. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) ordered…...

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insurancejournal.com > news > national > 12/11/2025 > 850784.htm

Waymo Recalls, Updates Software for Over 3000 Vehicles, US Regulator Says

Waymo Recalls, Updates Software for Over 3000 Vehicles, US Regulator Says1+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (198+ words) Alphabet unit Waymo recalled 3,067 of its vehicles in the United States over a software issue which was fixed through an update, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Dec. 11. The company had recalled certain vehicles with the 5th generation automated…...

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insurancejournal.com > news > international > 12/11/2025 > 850603.htm

Driverless Taxis Are Heading to UK, but Who's Liable When Something Goes Wrong?

Driverless Taxis Are Heading to UK, but Who's Liable When Something Goes Wrong?1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (729+ words) Driverless taxis are a bit like buses. You wait ages for one, and then a fleet arrives all at once. The US firms Waymo and Uber have both said their vehicles will be on the streets of London in 2026. But…...