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Stay informed with the latest electric trucking updates from Transport Topics. This section features news and analysis on EV adoption in freight and commercial transportation, including advancements in battery technology, charging infrastructure and regulatory developments. Explore how electric trucks are reshaping fleet operations, sustainability goals and the future of the trucking industry.

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EV Tax Credit Rulings Please Some Automakers, Exclude Others

The U.S. government has angered Tesla Inc.鈥檚 Elon Musk and handed welcome news to other automakers like Hyundai Motor Co. with guidance on which electric vehicles will qualify for tax credits in the coming months.

January 5, 2023
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China鈥檚 CATL Extends Lead as World鈥檚 Top EV Battery Maker

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.鈥檚 share of the electric vehicle battery market continues to grow, as the Chinese company accounted for 37.1% of global sales in the first 11 months of 2022.

January 4, 2023
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Florida鈥檚 Blue Innovations Group Betting on Electric Boats

As Tesla helped usher in electric cars, a Tampa Bay, Fla., company seeks to do the same for boating. Blue Innovations Group, founded by former Tesla global head of manufacturing Chuan 鈥淛ohn鈥 Vo, is working out of Pinellas Park on a 30-foot-long boat powered by only electricity.

December 29, 2022
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Toyota President Expresses Caution on Electric Vehicles

The president of Toyota Motor Corp. is publicly questioning whether the auto industry should transition as quickly to electric vehicles.

December 21, 2022
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Federal Energy Grants to Spur DC Fast-Charging Development

High-speed charging for electric vehicles could be on its way to becoming a mainstream convenience, available at grocery stores, apartment buildings and other locations many people frequent.

December 13, 2022
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VW Tries to Fix Electric Shift With New SUV, Factory Revamp

Volkswagen AG is overhauling its main factory in Germany to make two additional battery cars as Europe鈥檚 biggest automaker tries to get its electric shift back on track.

December 7, 2022
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Rising Battery Prices Threaten to Derail the Arrival of Affordable EVs

The trend of falling battery prices has ground to a halt this year, with BloombergNEF鈥檚 annual lithium-ion battery price survey showing a 7% increase in average pack prices in 2022 in real terms.

December 6, 2022
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Hawaii DOT Advocates Road Usage Tax for EVs

Hawaii transportation officials advocate a road usage tax starting with .8 cent per mile for electric vehicles to address shortfalls in traditional gas tax revenue arising from more green vehicles on roads.

December 5, 2022
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New Programs, Resources Emerge to Help Communities Plan for EVs

The accelerated and extensive build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is prompting fresh conversations about their placement and the need for city-level resources.

December 5, 2022
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Tesla to Cut Output of EVs at Shanghai Factory

Tesla Inc. plans to lower production at its Shanghai factory, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign demand in China isn鈥檛 meeting expectations.聽

December 5, 2022

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