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Fears are rising about whether supplies of batteries can keep up with the expected surge in the production of electric vehicles. Pictured here is a close-up of individual battery cells contained in a battery pack module for a Lucid Motors electric vehicl

As Auto Industry Goes Electric, Can It Avoid A Battery Bottleneck?

Apr 15, 2021

As automakers from General Motors to Volkswagen bet big on an electric future, fears are rising about whether the world's supply of batteries can keep up.

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A driver uses a fast-charging station for electric vehicles at John F. Kennedy airport on April 2. As part of President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan, $174 billion would go to supporting the production of electric vehicles in the U.S.

South Korean Electric Vehicle Battery Makers Reach $1.8B Deal To End Trade Dispute

Apr 11, 2021

The deal means both companies will be able to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles at a time when President Biden hopes to boost support for the industry as part of his climate plan.

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks to Amtrak employees Feb. 5 during a visit at Union Station in Washington, D.C. In a Thursday interview with NPR's <em>Morning Edition</em>, he said not making infrastructure investment would be a "th

Buttigieg Says $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Is A 'Common Sense Investment'

Apr 01, 2021

In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the plan is "fully paid for" and that not making the investment is a "threat to American competitiveness."

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A new Volkswagen ID.4 SUV electric vehicle is seen at a customer centre in Wolfsburg, Germany, on March 26. Volkswagen said on Tuesday it is changing its name in the United States to Voltswagen to reflect its electric vehicle ambitions, but some media re

Confusion Surrounds Volkswagen Claim Of Rebrand To 'Voltswagen' In U.S.

Mar 30, 2021

Volkswagen of America had earlier issued a statement that it was rebranding itself as Voltswagen of America, but it may have been an April Fool's Day prank according to media reports.

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Environmentalists Pushing For Rules To Make Apartments More EV-Ready

Feb 24, 2021

Automakers and politicians are betting big on electric vehicles.

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More Electric Vehicles Could Be Coming To Nevada

Jun 24, 2020

Governor Steve Sisolak announced this week his administration would pursue vehicle efficiency standards set by California.

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Utah Leaders Back Bill Increasing Electric Charging Stations

Feb 26, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY — Residents in Utah could see an increase in charging stations for electric cars after state leaders have announced their support backing the idea.

KUTV-TV reported that a bill introduced Monday would encourage up to $50 million of investmen

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Nevada Marks Opening Of I-15 Electric Vehicle Charging Sites

Feb 03, 2020

Officials say a stretch of Interstate 15 crossing southern Nevada has become the first route in the U.S. West to be designated as an electric vehicle corridor with charging stations available at least every 50 miles.

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For Skeptic, Tax Breaks Dim Appeal Of Nevada's Embrace Of EVs

Jan 15, 2020

Michael Schaus likes EVs almost as much as he dislikes big government.

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NDOT Builds Out EV Infrastructure As Revenue Questions Remain

Jan 15, 2020

In Nevada’s effort to become more electric-vehicle friendly, Kristina Swallow works where the rubber meets the road.

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With Current Owners Cheering, Nevada EV Adoption Grows

Jan 15, 2020

Nevada has one of the nation’s fastest adoption rates for electric vehicles in the country, but still, fewer than 2 percent of motorists drive EVs.

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Charge! Report Says Electrification Is Nevada's Transportation Future

Jan 14, 2020

With a big push from Carson City, Nevada is hitting the accelerator when it comes to the electrification of the transportation system.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station opens Off I-15 In Nevada

Nov 16, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Electric vehicle owners have a new place to charge batteries on the heavily-traveled freeway between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

State and local officials on Thursday marked the start of use of two rapid chargers at a Terrible’s Road House service station in Jean.

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Utah To Award Grants For Electric Car Charging Stations

Sep 16, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah groups can apply for state funding for electric vehicle charging stations.

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality will begin accepting applications for grants to buy and install stations starting Monday.

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Las Vegas Area, Casinos Charge Ahead With Electric Vehicle Spots

Sep 16, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — As more electric vehicles hit the streets, additional places to charge them are popping up in Las Vegas.

Casino companies, Clark County, shopping centers and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, now offer charging stations.

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Electric Vehicles Offer Nevada Risk And Opportunity

Sep 16, 2019

Sales of electric vehicles, including hybrids, grew by nearly a quarter last year. And demand is expected to grow even more as state governments incentivize electric vehicles.