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UAW Making Progress With Big Three Automakers | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 7, 2023, 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.
Mercedes to Produce Mini Electric G-Wagen for U.S. Market | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Friday, September 8, 2023, 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.
California Ends EV Rebate Program, Shifts Focus to Low-Income Drivers | Giga Gears
One of California’s programs designed to get buyers into EVs is ending. Southern California’s The Daily Bulletin reports that the long-running Clean Vehicle Rebate Project is ending when it runs out of funds at the end of the year so the state can focus on low-income drivers.
EV Gender Gap: Men Seek Novelty, Women Seek Value – Report
Despite EVs gaining wider acceptance in the U.S. market, a trend seems to be emerging among buyers based on gender. Men are far more likely to buy EVs than women, according to Edmunds. The reasons go beyond early adopter syndrome and have more to do with the nature of car buying, which is based on emotion. Men want…
Hurricane Idalia Flooding Poses Fire Risk to EVs Weeks Later | Giga Gears
For many across the United States, hurricane season brings the possibility of effectively rendering your car a total loss. The proliferation of electric vehicles has added another element of danger: Saltwater-provoked lithium-ion battery fires.