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Harger: I love my diesel F350. She costs me $11,300 a year just to commute. That's why I drive an EV to work
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (930+ words) Jul 16, 2026, 7:05 AM Let me tell you about my truck. Her name is Big DeeDee. She’s a 2012 Ford F350 diesel, and she is perfect for what she does. Towing the fifth wheel trailer, hauling gear, weekend dump runs. I love this truck....
'I'm getting an electric car': WA gas tax to increase on July 1 for first time in 9 years
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (67+ words) MyNorthwest.com 'I'm getting an electric car': WA gas tax to increase on July 1 for first time in 9 years Why Is Washington Paying $1.42 More for Gas? Are Gas Prices Going Up Again in Washington?? A fraction of WA police have…...
Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (522+ words) The world’s richest man is set to become its first trillionaire. Known for his brilliant technology breakthroughs, as well as wild claims and missed deadlines, Musk is expected to break that trillion dollar mark in the biggest initial public offering…...
SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (239+ words) Jun 3, 2026, 2:01 PM The company, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., said Wednesday it will sell 555.6 million shares at $135 a piece. The offering would give SpaceX a market value of $1.77 trillion. Only six companies in the S&P 500 are currently…...
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (650+ words) May 26, 2026, 10:34 AM The victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizers are increasingly targeting app-based industries as drivers also grapple with the rapid expansion of self-driving vehicle technology. Fully…...
$130 federal EV fee advances through House committee
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (517+ words) Electric vehicle owners in Washington — already paying $225 a year in state registration charges — could soon face an additional $130 annual federal fee under a bipartisan highway bill that cleared the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday. The fee falls under…...
Group of top executives including Musk and Cook invited to join Trump on trip to China
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (497+ words) May 12, 2026, 8:43 AM Prominent U.S. executives have been A group of top executives from American tech, finance and agricultural companies have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, according to a White House official. Trump…...
Harger: Texas just became the No. 1 solar state in America. Without a carbon tax. WA should be paying attention
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (1475+ words) May 12, 2026, 7:43 AM I’ll be the first to admit it. I complain about the Climate Commitment Act a lot. The gas prices. The utility bills. The emissions numbers that don’t match the rhetoric. If you’ve listened to me for any length…...
Rising gas prices drive up sales for used electric vehicles
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) BY BROOKE GRIFFIN, KIRO 7 Car experts say used-electric vehicle sales are rapidly spiking. With gas prices skyrocketing and new car incentives being cut, dealers like Genevieve Carter with Revolve Motors say used electric vehicles like these are flying off the…...
Tech Talk: WA law opens EV direct sales beyond Tesla, drawing praise and pushback
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (424+ words) Apr 10, 2026, 5:06 PM The legislation clears the way for companies like Rivian and Lucid Motors to operate direct-to-consumer sales in the state, ending Tesla’s long-standing status as the only automaker permitted to do so. Supporters said the change will make it…...