Camila Domonoske
Stories
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Judge orders Trump administration to resume distributing money for EV chargers
Congress designated money for building new EV chargers, but the Trump administration put a freeze on those funds. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering the program to resume.
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Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis
Global crude oil prices are now lower than they were before Israel attacked Iran earlier this month. A price spike did occur, but it was short-lived — unlike oil crises of the past.
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Why no is one panicking about oil, despite a war in the Middle East
Global crude oil prices have eased. Markets are betting that protracted conflict is unlikely. meanwhile, domestic production has helped insulate the U.S. from global price shocks.
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The fate of the EV tax credits depends on the GOP's megabill
The House version of the tax bill would revoke credits for EVs starting at the end of this year. If the plan survives, it would dramatically shape automaker investments and EV sales.
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Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule
The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.
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Why oil prices are falling, and what it means for the economy
Oil prices have hit a multi-year low after OPEC decided to increase production, even as analysts worry that tariffs will disrupt the global economy enough to bring down demand for crude.
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This office was meant to bridge divides in government. Now it's empty
Congress created the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to unite the expertise of two different agencies that work on electric vehicle charging. Now it seems to have turned into a ghost ship.
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The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs
California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has an ambitious rule requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. But the rule's future is contested.
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This office was meant to bridge divides in government. Now it's empty
A few years ago, a bipartisan act of Congress established a new part of the government to work specifically on EV chargers and related topics. After the end of this week, the Joint Office will have no full-time federal employees at all.
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As Tesla profits plunge 71%, Elon Musk says he'll spend less time on DOGE
Elon Musk says he'll cut back his work with the federal government to one to two days per week. He said demand for Teslas is still strong, despite protests and plunging sales.
