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Hochul slams brakes on NYC robotaxi plan - New York
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (432+ words) (The Center Square) " New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is hitting the brakes on plans to allow robotaxis to operate on the state's roadways, following pushback from labor unions, transit workers, and rideshare drivers. During her state of the state address…...
Newsom OKs $590M loan for Bay Area public transportation - Energy
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (333+ words) (The Center Square) " California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday afternoon signed legislation that involves a $590 million loan for Bay Area public transportation. Speaking before reporters in San Mateo County, Newsom said the loan will be paid back in 12 years. The…...
Canada looks to shift auto industry away from U.S. - National
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (450+ words) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants his nation's auto industry to look far beyond its usual American market with investments in electric vehicles and other trade partners. U.S. tariffs have hit Canada hard, prompting a shift in Canada's economic strategy. This…...
‘Tremendous amount of demand’ for EV charger funding, WA council says - Washington
2+ week, 6+ day ago (424+ words) (The Center Square) " The past year has seen a "tremendous amount of demand" for electric vehicle charging port funding by state agencies, according to remarks made at a recent Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council meeting. The increased demand incidentally coincides with…...
Year in Review: Production at $14B Toyota plant begins - Energy
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (391+ words) (The Center Square) " Japanese vehicle maker Toyota, for the first time, is producing electric vehicle batteries in North America in what used to be agricultural land of North Carolina. The units made in the Liberty community of Randolph County at…...
Lawmaker proposes plug-in solar option for Virginia - Virginia
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (314+ words) (The Center Square) " A Virginia lawmaker announced plans this week for a bill that would let residents use small plug-in solar panels at home. The proposal focuses on what is often called balcony solar, creating a new category of "small…...
Half of 2025 CCA spending went toward WSF fleet electrification - Energy
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (500+ words) (The Center Square) " Funding for electrifying the Washington State Ferries system continues to dominate total Climate Commitment Act project spending, according to a new Department of Ecology report for fiscal year 2025. While Ecology is touting the investments as reducing 9 million…...
WA industry, local government organizations reiterate challenges with EV adoption - Washington
3+ mon, 10+ hour ago (516+ words) (The Center Square) " Recent public comments from various industry and local government organizations to the Department of Ecology on a new program intended to help reduce the costs of switching to electric vehicles reiterated prior concerns, including logistical challenges, with…...
Production at $14B Toyota plant begins - North Carolina
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (330+ words) (The Center Square) " Japanese vehicle maker Toyota, for the first time, is producing electric vehicle batteries in North America in what used to be agricultural land of North Carolina. The units made in the Liberty community of Randolph County at…...
Scout Motors lured by Charlotte, $71.4M in subsidies - North Carolina
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) (The Center Square) " Charlotte has been picked as the corporate headquarters of a reborn and iconic American sport utility vehicle manufacturer, with the help of millions in taxpayer funded grants. Incentives from the state are about $51.3 million, from Mecklenburg County…...