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EV stock winners and losers in October: Tesla remains global leader, and Porsche comes out swinging

October 29, 2022
Today we’re kicking off a new spotlight on another very popular segment in the EV space – stocks. Over the past couple years, we’ve seen EV automakers financial bolstered or inhibited by IPOs, SPAC Mergers, or updates to their EV plans. Below, you can see how some of the companies building EVs compare side by side on Wall Street and how far they have come – or fallen – in the past…
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Mary Barra claims GM’s electric vehicles will qualify for the full tax credit in ‘2 to 3 years’

October 28, 2022
General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke with analysts Tuesday, saying GM’s EV models will be able to qualify for the full tax credit in two to three years. What are the qualifications for the EV tax credit? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in August, provides up to $7,500 for new electric vehicle purchases. However, the EV must adhere to specific battery mineral sourcing and components…
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EU officially inks complete ban on new combustion vehicles from 2035 onward

October 28, 2022
Following over five years of debate and a steadfast proposal introduced last year, the EU has agreed upon its first terms under a “Fit for 55” package to significantly reduce carbon emissions in Europe and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The EU agreement increases required cuts to carbon emissions by 2030 and issues a complete ban on new combustion cars and vans from 2035 onward. The EU…
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Ford F-150 Lightning road trip test: Can the electric pickup travel as well as gas?

October 28, 2022
Besides F-150 Lightning towing, I also wanted to see how good the electric pickup would be for road-tripping. So I planned a trip from New York City to Detroit. And by planned, I mean I put the trip in Google Maps and made sure there were Electrify America (EA) stops along the way. Could it be this easy? In short? Yes, mostly. But let’s check the details because that’s where the devil…
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