Automaker takes fire training on the road
GM's safety engineer Joe McLaine speaks with CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi about training and the automaker's recommendations for electric and hybrid vehicle fire safety.
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Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down after 13 years
He will remain with Tesla through the end of the year to "support a seamless transition," according to the company.
Buyers still have worries about electric cars
New data from car buying platform Autolist shows consumers are wary of the cost and effectiveness of electric vehicles. Medora Lee, money and personal finance reporter with USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about how EV's are trending.
U.S. opens investigation into steering complaints from Tesla drivers
Probe is at least the fifth by federal auto safety regulators into Tesla vehicles over the past three years.
Deadly fire erupts on cargo ship carrying 500 EVs in the North Sea
In audio of an emergency call reportedly made from the stricken vessel, someone can be heard saying the blaze "started in the battery of an electric car."
Automakers building EV charging network
Seven major automakers, including GM, BMW and Mercedes, are pledging $1 billion to build a new electric vehicle charging network. Tesla is not included in the pledge. The plan comes as unionized employees head into negotiations with Detroit carmakers. Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch joined CBS News to talk about the new developments.
Automakers to develop nationwide electric vehicle charging network
Seven of the world's biggest car manufacturers are allying to develop a network of 30,000 high-powered charging systems.
Why domestic EV battery production is surging ahead
Government funding could help the U.S. break free of its reliance on foreign-sourced electric car materials.
4 reasons why now is a good time to buy an electric vehicle
Automakers have hit their production stride and the government is offering $7,500 in tax incentives, experts noted.
Can the U.S. meet growing demand for lithium?
The hottest metal on the market right now is not gold or iron -- it's lithium. The metal is a necessary ingredient for producing electric vehicle batteries, making it more valuable than ever. Ivan Penn, energy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the importance of lithium and its environmental impact.
Ford slashes price of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck
U.S. automaker said it's getting easier access to raw materials for battery, helping drive prices lower.
Experts worry about safety of electric vehicles
Some experts are raising concerns that electric vehicles, which are heavier than their combustion engine counterparts, could pose a danger to others on the road. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Biden touts economic record in Chicago, hoping to convince skeptical public
President Biden had a tough sell Wednesday, trying to convince voters that the U.S. economy is flourishing.
Launched to great fanfare, Lordstown Motors is already bankrupt
The electric vehicle company has sought bankruptcy protection amid its lawsuit against its former investor.
How gaming is informing the design of vehicle dashboards
Dashboards, once filled with dials and gauges, are now being replaced by touchscreens.
“Range anxiety” not an issue says some EV owners
Thanks to better battery technology and more vehicle options, many electric vehicle owners say that concerns about the driving range of electric vehicles are overstated. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Some electric vehicle owners say no need for "range anxiety"
There are nearly 54,000 publicly available fast charging stations nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
How heavy electric vehicles could pose safety risk for other drivers
The increased weight of EVs and their batteries can make collisions with lighter cars more dangerous.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
Lithium industry develops in one of the poorest sections of California
As demand for electric vehicles grows, companies are racing to develop what's being called Lithium Valley in California, with plans to extract the metal to power batteries.
Lithium extraction coming to CA as auto industry goes electric
As the U.S. auto industry goes green, companies are developing lithium extraction for batteries in California's Imperial Valley. Bill Whitaker reports.
China's fast-growing electric car market
The number of Chinese auto exports jumped by more than half over the past two years. China has joined Japan, Germany and the United States as one of the world’s top vehicle exporters. Elizabeth Palmer shows how we could soon get the chance to drive a vehicle “Made in China.”
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Chinese auto exports have more than tripled in just five years, and the country's manufacturers have their sights set on the U.S. market.
New etiquette for charging electric vehicles
With electric vehicles becoming more popular, new do's and don'ts are developing for how to charge your car. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins CBS News to discuss her findings and how you can be a friendly fellow EV driver.
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