Manchin vows to sue Biden administration over EV tax credits
The senator doesn't think making powders or wafers counts as "processing." Enlarge / US Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) is a millionaire thanks to coal, gas, and oil interests. He was responsible for rewriting the US electric vehicl.....»»
GM says EVs won"t be losing money for long
General Motors expects its EVs to bring in more money than they cost to build by late 2024 and have mid-single-digit EV margins in 2025, including the benefit of federal tax credits, CFO Paul Jacobson said......»»
Biden’s EPA proposes water rule to finally ditch lead pipes within 10 years
The rule could generate up to $34.8 billion in health benefits each year. Enlarge / City workers unload a truck containing pallets of bottled water to distribute during a water filter distribution event on October 26, 2021 in Ham.....»»
US to replace all lead water lines within 10 years
President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced it would require the removal of the nation's remaining lead pipes within a decade, preventing an estimated 22 million people from potential exposure to the toxic metal in their drinking water.....»»
How Huawei made a cutting-edge chip in China and surprised the US
China's flagship smartphone maker pulled off the feat despite sanctions. Enlarge (credit: FT) In late 2020, Huawei was fighting for its survival as a mobile phone maker. A few months earlier, the Trump administration had.....»»
Nvidia CEO: US chip independence may take 20 years to achieve
US may take twice as long as Biden expects to build its own chip supply chain. Enlarge / Founder and CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang speaks during the New York Times annual DealBook summit on November 29, 2023, in New York City. (cred.....»»
Tough battery-sourcing requirement for EV tax credit may be relaxed
It all hinges on how the US Treasury defines "foreign entities of concern." Enlarge / Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (Left) and Debbie Stabenow (Right) don't exactly see eye to eye on the auto industry's transition to electric v.....»»
Automakers may get leeway with stricter EV tax credit sourcing rules
It all hinges on how the US Treasury defines "foreign entities of concern." Enlarge / Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (L) and Debbie Stabenow (R) don't exactly see eye to eye on the auto industry's transition to electric vehicles.....»»
Biden weighing reprieve for automakers on tougher rules for EV tax credits
The stricter requirements, which were included in the president's signature climate law, don’t allow tax breaks for vehicles containing battery components or critical minerals from foreign entities of concern......»»
Car dealers say they can’t sell EVs, tell Biden to slow their rollout
The US already lags far behind China and Europe, but we're going too fast, dealers say. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Pity the poor car dealers. After making record profits in the wake of the pandemic an.....»»
Nearly 4,000 dealerships urge Biden to ‘slow down’ on EV push
In a letter sent Tuesday, the dealerships urged Biden to "slow down," citing an EPA proposal from April that could push battery-powered vehicles to 60 percent of new-vehicle sales by the 2030 model year and 67 percent by 2032......»»
Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week......»»
U.S. finalizes rule requiring states to set transportation emission targets
The Federal Highway Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, said the rule adds a new method for measuring and reporting greenhouse gases associated with transportation and allows states to track performance......»»
Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands
President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency—among the wor.....»»
Mental health summit at Apple Park hears from Tim Cook, Jill Biden, singer Rosé [Video]
Apple CEO Tim Cook hosted a mental health summit in the Steve Jobs Theater on Friday, introducing keynote speakers first lady Dr Jill Biden, Korean singer Rosé, and US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy. Dr Biden referenced the vision of Apple co-found.....»»
Tim Cook defends Apple Watch privacy focus in mental health talk
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
Tim Cook defends privacy focus in APEC discussion group
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
SpaceX given green light to send mighty Starship rocket skyward
The Federal Aviation Administration has given SpaceX permission to launch its powerful Starship rocket for the second time following a failed flight in April......»»
US regulator greenlights Starship"s next launch on Friday
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday authorized SpaceX to carry out its second launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, after a first attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion......»»
The reviews are done—SpaceX is clear to launch Starship
Everything appears to be “go” for launch Friday of the tallest rocket ever built. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship rocket on its launch pad in South Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration approved a commercial launch.....»»
Research offers more precise forecasting of required precipitation for a recent drought recovery
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the average national rainfall for March in 2023 measured a mere 28.7 mm, which is only half of the usual amount......»»