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Major Automakers Want Congress to Bar California 2035 Electric Vehicle Plan

Major automakers want Congress to bar California’s landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states, warning the rules could begin impacting vehicle shipments in a few months. The U.S. …

Father of Tesla Cybertruck Crash Victim Files Lawsuit Over Death

The family of one of three college students who died in a Cybertruck crash in California filed a lawsuit in a bid to gain access to the Tesla Inc. pickup and better understand how their daughter died. The driver and …

China Bans ‘Smart’ and ‘Autonomous’ Driving Terms From Vehicle Ads

China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features, and will tighten rules around such technology upgrades, the government told industry representatives, according to a transcript of a meeting. The …

Tesla Slumps Below 50% Share of California’s Electric Car Market

Tesla Inc. is no longer selling the majority of new electric cars registered in California, the state that accounts for almost a third of all zero-emission vehicle purchases in the US. The company’s share of EV sales in the state …

China to Tighten EV Battery Rules to Reduce Fire and Explosion Risks

China is tightening regulations on battery-powered vehicles and will require its automakers to comply with higher battery safety standards, aiming to reduce risks of fire and explosions in the fast-growing sector. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Monday …

China Calls for Smart Driving Vigilance After Fatal Crash of Xiaomi Corp. EV

Chinese authorities warned drivers to stay vigilant and reduce the use of advanced driver-assistance technology during the Qing Ming Festival holiday, after three people died in an accident involving a Xiaomi Corp. electric car just over a week ago. Signs …

Tesla a Step Closer to Ride-Hailing With California Permit

Tesla Inc. was granted approval in California to begin carrying passengers in its vehicles as Elon Musk’s company takes steps toward offering ride-hailing services. The California Public Utilities Commission said in an emailed statement Tuesday that it approved the electric-vehicle …

Tesla Sees Another Quarterly Decline in California Auto Sales Report

Tesla sales fell in California in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing down overall sales of the popular vehicle further for the year, according to a new report. The California New Car Dealers Association released its California Auto Outlook Report …

EPA Approves California’s Plan to Ban Sale of Gas-Only Cars in 2035

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it has approved California’s landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. The decision in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s administration sets up a fight over the …

Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over California Tailpipe Emissions, EV Standards

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by fuel producers to challenge California’s standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air pollution law in a major case testing the Democratic-governed state’s power to …