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News Articles: electric vehicle

Vice President Harris charges an electric vehicle during a tour of the Brandywine Maintenance Facility in Prince George's County, Md. There, she highlighted electric vehicle investments.

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The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House this week outlined a plan to install electric vehicle charger nationwide, a step it says is vital to improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.

December 18, 2021
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  • Alana Wise
An electric truck built by electric vehicle maker Rivian

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Rivian electric vehicle factory drives a 'generational' $5B and 7,500 jobs into East Georgia

The automaker says it will create 7,500 jobs and be able to eventually produce up to 400,000 vehicles a year.

December 17, 2021
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  • Stephen Fowler
The Polestar 2 is one of the newer fully electric cars available to consumers. The car brand is jointly owned by Volvo.

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  • Technology

'From science projects to real technology,' enthusiasts say it's time to embrace the electric car

Georgia could soon see more charging stations for electric vehicles, thanks to federal infrastructure money. Electric car owners say things are looking up.

December 09, 2021
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  • Amanda Andrews
a lineup of Teslas plugged into charging stations

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Electric Vehicles Lead Clean Energy Job Growth In Georgia

Georgia is below the national average for clean energy jobs as a share of the workforce, but is expecting new jobs in the fast-growing electric vehicle sector.

April 19, 2021
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Lordstown Motors, unveils their new electric pickup truck Endurance in Lordstown, Ohio, on Oct. 15, 2020. The company has been accused of making fraudulent claims by a short seller, but the auto maker denies the accusations.

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  • Business

Boom Or Bubble? Skeptics Take Aim At Buzzy Electric Vehicle Market

A ton of new vehicle start-ups are trying to follow in Tesla's footsteps but a battle between one electric pickup maker and a short seller shows how the heavily hyped industry is also a risky one.

March 24, 2021
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
Pictured is a FedEx truck produced by BrightDrop, a General Motors company dedicated exclusively to electric delivery vehicles. FedEx was BrightDrop's first customer. The delivery company has pledged to replace its entire pickup and delivery fleet with electric vehicles by 2040.

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  • Business

From Amazon To FedEx, The Delivery Truck Is Going Electric

It's not just passenger cars: Delivery companies are updating their vans and trucks with electric models as they look to save on fuel and cut maintenance costs.

March 17, 2021
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  • Camila Domonoske
Automakers are racing to be the first to bring an electric pickup to market — including, clockwise from top left, Rivian's sporty offering, Tesla's futuristic Cybertruck, General Motors' Hummer EV and Lordstown's work-focused Endurance.

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  • Business

All The Oomph, Minus The Vroom? Electric Pickups Take Aim At American Market

Automakers hope Americans will be willing to switch to battery-powered vehicles, for their trucks' sakes, as they race to bring the first electric pickup to market.

December 16, 2020
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
The GMC Hummer EV is set to begin production in late 2021.

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  • Business

GM Reintroduces Hummer As Fully Electric Truck, 1st Model Will Sell For $112,595

The Hummer EV will go on sale in fall 2021. Known previously for its gas inefficiency, the new Hummer will now run completely on electricity.

October 22, 2020
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By:
  • Reese Oxner
A poster for Endurance is seen in the office of Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns.

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  • Business

An Electric Pickup Truck Brings New Energy To Lordstown, Ohio

An old General Motors plant is being retooled to make a battery-powered work truck, the Endurance. The local community is watching closely, hopeful for a resurgence of good jobs.

June 23, 2020
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske

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