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Tesla Spends $18 Million to Expand NYC Supercharging Infrastructure

The EV maker purchased a 40,000-square-foot lot in Queens to add Superchargers.

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GM-Samsung Indiana EV Battery Factory Start Pushed Back 1 Year

The plant is now projected to begin producing EV batteries in 2027.

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Ohio High School Becomes First in U.S. to Offer EV Training Program

The two-year program will teach safety standards to students interested in careers in EV manufacturing, infrastructure and service.

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Tesla Receives Green Light for Massachusetts Store with Conditions

A council representing the neighborhood where the store and service center will be located set forth several conditions to protect residents' quality of life.

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800 Fisker Ocean Owners Retain Legal Representation for Lawsuits Against Bankrupt EV Maker

Owners say they weren't told about the impending bankruptcy filing when they bought the SUVs, leaving them to figure out service issues on their own.

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Fire Damages 57 Rivian EVs at Illinois Plant, Cause Under Investigation

The electric trucks and SUVs were in a parking lot waiting to be delivered to customers.

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Rivian Approved to Expand Illinois Factory by 1.3 Million Square Feet

The company announced earlier this year it will begin production of its next-generation of vehicles at its original plant in Normal.

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Michigan Slashes Ford Tax Incentives Amid EV Production Cuts

Ford scaled back its EV and battery production plans in Michigan, prompting a proportional decrease in tax breaks and grants.

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EV Collision Claims Continue to Rise Despite Sales Slowdown

Mitchell's latest report shows frequency for repairable EVs has jumped 45% in the U.S. year-over-year while increasing more gradually for hybrids.

Autobody News Staff

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Lawmakers Push EV Battery Fire Safety Standards

Two recently passed bills charge the Consumer Product Safety Commission with establishing and implementing new standards for batteries.

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