Electric Cars
Americans who buy a Chinese-made electric car will pay twice as much as they would have without the new tariff and 25% more for Chinese solar panels.
Two senators joined House Democrats in criticizing the International Code Council’s controversial move.
A Michigan EV battery plant has come to embody the complex politics of fighting climate change — and the difficulty of building trust in a polarized age.
It’s not hard to see why the argument would play well in MAGA circles ― but it has potential to connect with a broader group of voters too.
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Opponents said it would betray conservative principles by setting a government policy that interferes with the automobile market.
Recent reports spark serious concern over vehicle safety following saltwater flooding.
Pete Buttigieg gave a perfect response after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made a bonkers complaint against him.
The Georgia Republican accused the transportation secretary of trying to “emasculate the way we drive” by supporting electric cars.
The measure would give EV buyers a $7,500 tax credit starting next year, through the end of 2032. There’s also a new $4,000 credit for those buying used EVs.
The program is one part of California’s efforts to drastically reduce carbon emissions.