Tesla’s global vehicle deliveries dropped 13% in the second quarter of 2025, with 384,122 units sold from April to June — down from 443,956 a year earlier. The decline comes amid ongoing consumer backlash tied to CEO Elon Musk’s political alignments, particularly his vocal support for Donald Trump and far-right politicians in Europe. This latest … Continue reading “Tesla Sales Drop 13% as Political Backlash Against Musk Continues to Bite”
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The bill would replace the state’s renewable energy requirements with a clean electricity standard that includes nuclear power. Advocates worry the change would shift money from solar and wind to nuclear projects. The bill would also reapportion efficiency funds — which now pay for a range of services including home energy assessments, commercial lighting support, and financing … Continue reading “Vermont’s clean energy transition faces unprecedented political threat”
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GM and Rivian’s CEO have something in common: Neither thought EVs would become a political lightning rod. On Thursday while speaking at the New York Times’ Climate Forward event Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said “I think it’s really important that we don’t make EVs a political thing, and I’m saddened that they are.” … Continue reading “Rivian CEO saddened EVs became political”
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GM CEO is “surprised” EVs are political Barra said GM is on track to be EV-only by 2035 if customers are ready GM’s Corvette boss didn’t commit to an electric Corvette, but one’s already been confirmed GM’s top executive is surprised that EVs became a political lightning rod. “It did surprise me; I never thought … Continue reading “GM CEO surprised EVs became political”