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Jeep production facility halted due to cost of EV transition, says Stellantis

Teslarati

Stellantis calls the move “difficult but necessary” as it battles with increased costs as it transitions to producing electric vehicles. In response to the dramatic move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) president has responded with a statement calling the layoffs “unacceptable.”

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LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

Green Car Congress

My team and I are excited to bring our high-performance low-cost carbon fiber to the global market, and look forward to expanding into new markets where the current high cost of carbon fiber has been a significant barrier to adoption. —Greg LeMond, founder and chairman of the board of LeMond Carbon.

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Ford Pro Insure for commercial vehicles expands to Indiana & Wisconsin 

Teslarati

Besides Indiana and Wisconsin, Ford’s insurance for commercial vehicles is also available in Arizona, Illinois, and Tennessee. The right commercial auto insurance can help them run efficient and productive fleets. Enter Ford Pro Insure.

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TN will triple its dumb EV tax for inflation, but its gas tax lags inflation by ~5x

Baua Electric

Photo by Ron Cogswell on Flickr Tennessee has started the process of hiking its EV registration fee from $100 to $274 per year and beyond, aiming to continue hiking the fees in perpetuity, further increasing the disproportionately high taxes paid by EVs in the state as compared to gas cars. Tennesee State Capitol.

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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

Baua Electric

Depending on coverage, Amber will cover the cost of towing to a nearby Amber Authorized Repair facility and cover the repair price on approval. AmberCare will also cover rental vehicles or rideshare costs if needed. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Amber also announced the close of its $3.18

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

A cost of ownership calculator and other tools can help you know how much you’ll save By Cameron Wolf, ZappyRide. Airlines , public transit , and regular commuters are feeling the strain of rising fuel costs, which have increased dramatically since August 2021. The cost of gas over the first 5 years of the car @ $3.58/gal

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UAW Reaches Tentative Deal With All Detroit Automakers, Striking Ends

The Truth About Cars

The United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement with all three Detroit automakers. GM’s last facility to see a walkout was the incredibly important Spring Hill Manufacturing located in Tennessee. Ford was the first to strike a deal, followed by Stellantis.

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