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“Trump Vows to End Imaginary EV Mandate on Day One”
Good morning! It’s Friday, July 19, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Are EVs Better for the Environment than Gas Cars? | Giga Gears
Many folks believe the myth the process of mining metals for thousands of brand new electric cars to replace internal combustion engines causes more harm than good. The debate surrounding the true environmental impact of producing electric vehicles is seriously complex, but this video does a great job of summarizing…
Metallica Touring with Electric and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Trucks
An unlikely partnership between Metallica and Iveco is behind a fleet of big rigs powered by batteries and hydrogen fuel cells hitting the road this summer for the European leg of Metallica’s M72 World Tour. The Italian heavy truck maker and American heavy metal band first teamed up last year, and Iveco celebrated by…
Lucid Slashes Airfares Once More Due to Lower Than Expected Demand
Lucid is dropping the price on its flagship and sole vehicle (for now), the Air sedan, because demand just isn’t where the nascent automaker needs it to be. Three trims of the Air —the Pure, Touring and Grand Touring— will all see varying degrees of price cuts.
Tesla Dominates Electric Vehicle Charging Market | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, February 13, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.