United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain criticized Donald Trump's ties to Elon Musk while campaigning for Kamala Harris, the Democratic Presidential candidate.
Musk endorsed Trump after the assassination attempt on the former president and reportedly planned to donate $45M monthly to a pro-Trump PAC (though both Musk and Trump later denied this).
Fain accused Trump of changing his stance on electric vehicles due to Musk's influence, calling him a "sellout."
Meanwhile, as Musk costs Trump support, Trump seems to be costing Elon a bit of strife also. A European drugstore giant Rossmann stopped purchasing Tesla vehicles, citing Musk's political support for Trump as incompatible with Tesla's environmental mission.
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Experts are raising alarms about cities' preparedness for EV fires, which are notoriously difficult to extinguish and can reignite. The lagging regulatory codes increase safety risks, especially in enclosed spaces like parking garages and maintenance facilities. To mitigate these dangers, advanced fire suppression systems and proper facility designs are crucial.
On a more positive note, ChargePoint has introduced the Omni Port, a versatile DC fast charger supporting both NACS and CCS plugs. This innovation aims to eliminate plug confusion, enhancing compatibility for all EV drivers. The Omni Port will soon be integrated into public and home charging stations, marking a significant step forward in making EV charging more accessible and user-friendly.
Ford thought ditching small cars for crossovers was smart. Now, their sales are tanking, and competitors are laughing all the way to the bank.
Lucid Motors is making bank and proving they're tech wizards with their EVs. They also snagged a cool $1.5B to keep the magic going.
Hyundai's betting big on Thailand with a new EV plant to take on BYD. The goal? Steal some market share and help Thailand hit its ambitious EV targets.