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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (936+ words) By ALEXA ST. JOHN and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn't thinking about the cost of gas. He just thought EVs were better and "wanted to be part of the…...
TrueCar Cuts 30% of Santa Monica Workforce After Going Private
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (398+ words) TrueCar, the digital automotive marketplace headquartered in Santa Monica, announced it is eliminating 30% of its workforce effective immediately as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at returning the historically unprofitable company to financial stability. The layoffs, which local reports…...
Big Blue Bus adds 20th electric vehicle to fleet, 14 more coming this summer
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) Big Blue Bus placed its 20th GILLIG Battery Electric Bus into service this week, marking another milestone in the agency's transition to zero-emission transit by 2030. The new 35-foot bus is the first of 15 vehicles arriving this summer as part of the…...
Tesla Loses World's Top EV Maker Title to BYD as Sales Drop
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (531+ words) Tesla lost its position as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker, delivering 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 (down 9% from 2024), while Chinese rival BYD sold 2.26 million. Fourth quarter deliveries of 418,227 fell short of analyst expectations. Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling…...
New California fee seeks to increase collection, recycling of lithium batteries
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (808+ words) Starting this year, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery " whether it's a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a singing greeting card. The 1.5% surcharge, capped at $15, expands a recycling program…...
Santa Monica: November 2023 News Roundup with Waymo Controversy
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1583+ words) Santa Monica ordered Waymo to halt overnight operations after noise complaints, while Malibu approved $1.6M for PCH safety improvements. The month also saw new businesses announced and LA was named the 'Rattiest City' in America. Malibu PCH Safety Funding " Malibu City…...
Archer Aviation to provide air taxi services for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (718+ words) Experience the future of transportation with Archer Aviation at the 2028 olympic Games in Los Angeles, featuring electric air taxis. Electric aircraft developer Archer Aviation will play a key role in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, following the…...
Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving cars following minor collisions, says fix already in place
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (526+ words) Waymo has issued a voluntary recall of more than 1,200 self-driving vehicles following a series of low-speed collisions involving roadside barriers such as gates and chains. The company said the underlying issue was resolved through a software update rolled out to…...
Waymo charging station is driving complaints from neighbors
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (721+ words) The charging stations, located on Broadway ... have become the focus of growing resident complaints about noise from the autonomous vehicles. While some residents have taken their complaints ... Residents living near Waymo's charging facilities in Santa Monica are demanding immediate action…...
All-electric aircraft completes coast-to-coast flight, landing at Santa Monica Airport
1+ year, 2+ day ago (603+ words) History was made last Saturday when the first-ever coast-to-coast flight by an all-electric aircraft was completed with the Beta CX300 touching ... 20 flights and 2,900 miles, test pilot Chris ... All-electric aircraft completes coast-to-coast flight, landing at Santa Monica Airport History was made last…...