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California’s EV Sales Drop for the First Time; EV Mandates Could Go National by 2032 | Susan Shelley
Petrol Car Drivers to Face Fines for Parking at EV Charging Slots in South Australia
The offences will attract an on-the-spot fine of $75 in the first instance and $111 for repeated infringements.
NSW Firefighters Mandate EV Training Amidst Surge in Battery Fires
Crews are handling an average of 5.7 blazes a week.
EVs Take Charge: More Than 180,000 EVs Now on Australian Roads
EV sales in Australia more than doubled in 2023, a March 15 report reveals.
Government Backs New Fleet of Electric Trucks With $20 Million Grant
The new initiative will support the fleet at Team Global Express, a parcel delivery service.
Over 120,000 Chinese-Made Gun Safes Recalled
A Chinese-made gun safe was opened by a 6-year-old boy. The United States is recalling over 120,000 biometric gun safes, saying they pose risk of death.
Origin Energy Offers $5 Charge for EV Drivers
A Tesla typically costs between $16 to $49 to fully charge.
More Than 200 Luxury EVs Recalled Due to Battery-Related Fire Risk
A manufacturing issue could increase the risk of fire, leading to potential death or injury
Chinese Student Faces Trial: Alleged Threats to Activist
A lawsuit was triggered by a pro-democracy flier. A message supporting freedom in China was allegedly followed by threats dealt on a campus in Boston.
EVs May Cost More Over Lifetime Than Gas Powered Counterparts: Study
A new study shows that many electric vehicles cost more to operate than their gasoline powered counterparts.
ANALYSIS: How Ottawa’s EV Mandate Could Open a Pandora’s Box of China-Related Security, Industry Issues
Ottawa’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate has given rise to speculation that Canada won’t meet its targets without bringing in Chinese automakers like BYD.
US Simplified Migrant Screening Process in 2023: Report
The United States is making it easier for Chinese migrants to cross illegally.
US Holds Drills in Asia Amid Rising Tensions
The United States and China are holding competing drills in a hotly contested region—the South China Sea. What are the rising threats there?
Only Half of Ford Dealers Want to Sell EVs as Adoption Slows
Only about half of Ford dealers have opted to offer electric vehicles in their lineup in 2024, as EV adoption enthusiasm wanes.
ANALYSIS: Cost of EV Battery Replacement May Come as a Shock
It’s been said that an EV is its battery and then everything else.
