The American EV Dream: A Reality Check πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸš—πŸ”‹

The bold vision of an all-electric American future is hitting some significant roadblocks. Billions of dollars have been poured into battery plants and EV factories, particularly across the American South, but the market is responding with a clear message: Not so fast

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Why The American EV Dream Is Falling Apart

Automakers, battery makers and suppliers have been directing billions of dollars to factories and other facilities across the United States[...]

The Automotive Channel
πŸš—πŸ”Œ Oh no, America! While the world zooms ahead in electric cars, the US is stuck idling in the driveway, reminiscing about its gas-guzzling glory days. πŸŽ©πŸ”‹ Come on, Uncle Sam, even your GPS is yawning! πŸŒπŸ”§
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How the US got left behind in the global electric car race

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

Challenges and setbacks in the US electric vehicle market compared to global growth

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the US showed significant growth, with battery electric car sales surpassing 1.2 million last year, a fivefold increase over four years. Hybrid sales also tripled, and EVs made up 10% of all car sales in August 2025. However, this surge was largely driven by buyers rus... [More info]

Trump asserts that Koreans detained at a Hyundai plant are illegal immigrants, sparking debate over immigration and labor practices in the US auto industry.
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Trump Says Koreans Arrested at Hyundai Plant Are 'Illegal Immigrants'

Trump asserts that Koreans detained at a Hyundai plant are illegal immigrants, sparking debate over immigration and labor practices in the US auto industry.

Yonhap Infomax
Huge New Rivian EV Factory To Rise In Georgia, Tax Credit Or Not

Rivian's on-again, off-again electric vehicle factory in Georgia is back on track, despite loss of the $7,500 EV tax credit.

CleanTechnica
Costco, Ford, And GM Apply Streisand Effect To Electric Vehicles

EVs are here to stay: Ford opens a new EV campus, GM pitches low-cost LFP batteries, and Costco spreads the word about its EV marketplace.

CleanTechnica
Costco, Ford, And GM Apply Streisand Effect To Electric Vehicles

EVs are here to stay: Ford opens a new EV campus, GM pitches low-cost LFP batteries, and Costco spreads the word about its EV marketplace.

CleanTechnica
Mack Truck Muscles Into Tesla's Class 8 Electric Truck Territory

Mack Truck is going up against the forthcoming Tesla Semi with plans for a new driver-centered Class 8 electric truck of its own.

CleanTechnica
Mack Truck Muscles Into Tesla's Class 8 Electric Truck Territory

Mack Truck is going up against the forthcoming Tesla Semi with plans for a new driver-centered Class 8 electric truck of its own.

CleanTechnica
Republicans Want A New $250 Tax On Electric Vehicles

Congress is gearing up to impose a new $250 tax on electric vehicles, having dropped the whole idea of being against taxes.

CleanTechnica