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Tesla’s Elon Musk calls out President Joe Biden for union-loving EV narrative

Teslarati

US President Biden pats GM CEO’s back: “You electrified the entire auto industry. Biden has also pledged allegiance to unions, especially the United Auto Workers (UAW), which Musk has been extremely vocal about his distaste for. EVs have become so mainstream because of Tesla’s disruption of the automotive industry.

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Toyota once again ranked as worst automaker on climate lobbying globally

Baua Electric

Another year, another report showing how bad Toyota is for the environment. InfluenceMap routinely ranks automakers and auto industry associations based on how much they lobby to stop climate policy goals. Some other automakers were given kudos for occasional positive moves, like Ford, GM, VW and Mercedes.

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Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars

Baua Electric

Worst off are Ford and Volkswagen, which have a longer way to go before meeting 2025 targets. million polluting vehicles in order to come into compliance. million polluting vehicles in order to come into compliance. And some are close to meeting them due to high EV or hybrid mix, like Kia, Hyundai and Stellantis.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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SAE New Energy Vehicle Forum: China’s focus on NEVs may have profound impact on future of transportation

Green Car Congress

The way cars are used here, the ways in which cars interact with the environment, the way in which human beings reside in urban centers in China are profoundly going to seed the development of the auto industry in every other part of the world. Other electric vehicles. Private sector. Pure electric passenger car.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

Clean Fleet Report

In addition to automobiles, the White House seeks to decarbonize energy , end deforestation, improve carbon management and address potent pollutants. The electricity to charge EVs also has to reduce its GHGs Achieving net-zero emissions means assisting the industries most responsible for environmental impact.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. Way to kill the audience, Greg.

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