Electric vehicles eyed in Florida evacuations
GOP senator proposed limiting them during evacuations until there are more charging stations along highways
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GOP senator proposed limiting them during evacuations until there are more charging stations along highways
The outlet recommends Ford's Maverick Hybrid for anyone with an active lifestyle and Kia's Telluride for infotainment lovers.
The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
The Treasury chief told CBS News she expected inflation to ease thanks to a "resilient" U.S. economy, and said Biden's shift to EVs would become "less reliant on China."
The president showcased his administration's efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit to the Detroit auto show.
By 2040, General Motors plans on going completely carbon neutral.
AAA finds that gas prices are leading the charge for Americans to go electric
A growing number of electric vehicles are hitting the road and experts are now putting the e-powered cars through the paces to see how safe they are.
Tesla Motors said that worldwide orders for its new lower-priced Model 3 electric car have hit 325,000. CEO Elon Musk on Thursday added on Twitter that the number is still rising.
With the introduction of an affordable electric car that can go 200 miles on a single charge, General Motors is setting up a showdown with Tesla to sell an electric vehicle to the masses. It may also upstage a car of its own.
For years, consumers have bought everything from clothes and shoes to home appliances and everything in between at malls across America. But what about buying a car to finish the complete shopping experience?
Juan Cordero is car shopping again. Business has been good enough for the South Miami furniture designer to head back out to the local showrooms. While he wants to save money at the gas pump, he's still not sure about the latest hybrids or electric cars hitting the market, like Chevy's Volt.
Hundreds of thousands of our tax dollars are being spent to get South Florida ready for electric cars. But as CBS4 Chief Consumer Investigator Al Sunshine discovered, the only thing we may be getting for that investment may be a lot of paperwork.
They offer you the promise of "Going Green" and never having to buy gas again. But as CBS4 Investigator Al Sunshine reports, new Electric Cars may be heading into South Florida, but there's still a big problem trying to use them.
Drivers in Delray Beach who are trying to go green by driving electric or hybrid cars like the Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius and the Chevy Volt now have a new place to recharge their rides.
The high-tech electric cars are starting to hit the market nationwide, but not in South Florida because the region is not ready to support them.
Carriers including Avianca, Breeze, and JetBlue are rapidly expanding routes and capacity to capitalize on the newly available space.
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, historians say Miami was a sparsely populated British wilderness in 1776.
Rows of cars have remained lined up at the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Doral, where volunteers are collecting donations of non-perishable food, tents, and diapers to send to the disaster zone.
The program allows registered drivers to receive text message alerts before a tow truck is called for minor infractions. While each warning includes a parking citation, the vehicle will not be towed until the fourth offense.
Superintendents from both districts held news conferences to mark the achievement, which is based on several metrics, including student performance, graduation rates, and success in accelerated coursework.
Carriers including Avianca, Breeze, and JetBlue are rapidly expanding routes and capacity to capitalize on the newly available space.
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, historians say Miami was a sparsely populated British wilderness in 1776.
Rows of cars have remained lined up at the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Doral, where volunteers are collecting donations of non-perishable food, tents, and diapers to send to the disaster zone.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The program allows registered drivers to receive text message alerts before a tow truck is called for minor infractions. While each warning includes a parking citation, the vehicle will not be towed until the fourth offense.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."