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Lordstown SEC probe, Tesla and fuel taxes, Polestar and Volvo updates: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla has tried to convince the UK to raise its fuel tax. A recall on two EVs underscores how over-the-air updates can simplify some safety recalls. And Lordstown Motors asserts that it will be cranking out an Endurance electric pickup every six minutes in September. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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“Electric fuel” tax for EVs, VW ID.4 road-trip charging, Volvo online sales: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Would a by-the-kilowatt-hour charging tax help states recover infrastructure funds from dwindling gas tax revenues? Volvo is moving to online-only sales, starting with its EVs. Volvo is. Volkswagen looks ahead to its 2026 EVs. And we bring you range and road-trip charging impressions for the 2021 VW ID.4.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen, Daimler, Volvo and Nissan have announced plans to electrify their fleets over the next 10 years. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue. In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

Volvo Switching to Online Sales for EVs – Along with Volvo’s plan to sell only electric vehicles by 2030, the brand revealed that in the US it will also transition to a purchase process that eliminates markups, negotiation, and haggling. The Hummer SUV likely won’t go on sale until late 2022 or early 2023.

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