Detroit, MI

The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable before taxes within a year of reaching showrooms.

Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, eight Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia, including the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports. This new EV infrastructure...

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration announced via press release that $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, eight Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia, including the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports are being issued.

Grants totaling more than $500 million awarded for new EV infrastructure

Kilows: Crushing Barriers to Widespread Electric Vehicle Adoption with Transformative Charging Infrastructure Solution(Kilows) (Credit: Getty Image) Imagine bright blue skies over our cities, cleaner air, lower carbon emissions, and energy independence—a world where road trips are not defined by the limitations of charging stations but by one's adventurous spirit and the freedom of the open road.

Kilows: Crushing Barriers to Widespread Electric Vehicle Adoption with Transformative Charging Infrastructure Solution

As the automotive industry accelerates towards a more sustainable future, the electric vehicle market is poised for significant advancements and expansion. By 2025, consumers can look forward to a diverse array of EVs that promise to redefine performance, luxury, and practicality. With major automakers and innovative startups alike committing to electric powertrains, the upcoming models are set to offer cutting-edge technology, impressive range, and environmentally friendly driving solutions.

Top 10 Electric Vehicles We're Looking Forward To In 2025

With the rise of electric vehicles, regenerative braking has become a whole lot more common, and many drivers of EVs assume that using maximum regenerative braking settings means they’re getting a better range. Part of this has to do with how EV manufacturers present regenerative braking — as a way to recapture energy that would otherwise be lost.

Does single-pedal driving actually extend EV range? It’s complicated

Chrysler, once a titan of American automotive manufacturing, has fallen on hard times under Stellantis ownership. The brand’s dramatic decline is most evident in its product lineup, now reduced to a solitary model: the Pacifica minivan. This stands in stark contrast to the brand’s former glory days, exemplified by...

Chrysler’s Decline Under Stellantis: From a Dominant American Brand to a Struggling Automaker Facing an Uncertain Future

Economy, IN

New Carlisle, IN

(RTTNews) - Auto major General Motors has signed a deal with South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI to establish a joint venture to build a $3.5 billion plant in Indiana to supply electric vehicle or EV batteries in the United States. The new battery cell manufacturing plant with an annual...

GM To Build New $3.5 Bln EV Battery Plant With Samsung SDI

Kissimmee, FL

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Akeena

One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is making big moves to gain a foothold in Europe. BYD’s latest deal could spell big trouble for Volkswagen in Germany. BYD is taking over its distributor in Germany, allowing it to sell its cars directly in Europe’s largest auto market. On...

BYD’s bold move in Germany could spell big trouble for Volkswagen

New Mexico State

Albuquerque, NM

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Police homicide detectives have charged a 16-year-old Rio Rancho teenager with the murder of an Albuquerque man. The suspect was booked in the Juvenile Detention Center for charges of murder, aggravated burglary, criminal damage to property, and three conspiracy charges related to the alleged crimes.

New Mexico State Police Arrests and 16 Year Old Charged with Murder

Four Star General Charles Hamilton, who as head of Army Materiel Command oversaw much of the service's logistics operations, wrote a letter to Army Secretary Wormuth on Friday asking to be reinstated. Hamilton, claimed in the letter that he had to intervene in the Army's Command Assessment Program, or CAP, selection last fall because he felt the process is racist and would unfairly handle the selection of a Black subordinate officer.

Suspended Army 4-Star General Charles Hamilton Appeals for Return of Command

Quitman, MS

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Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Early order guides have divulged pricing for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, the crossover slotting into the lineup under the Lyriq to become Cadillac's entry-level battery-electric offering. Introduced in May, the automaker said it would start at around $54,000 and come with standard dual-motor all-wheel drive. The initial figures are right there after the $1,495 destination charge, the four trims and their MSRPs starting at:

2025 Cadillac Optiq order guide shows MSRPs from $54,390 to $57,090

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

The new platform is designed to underpin smaller vehicles, which are perfect for zipping around town or commuting. Ford is cooking up something exciting in its "skunkworks" department: a low-cost electric vehicle platform that could make owning an EV simple. Set to debut in 2026, this new platform aims to...

Ford unveils revolutionary new plan to build the 'most efficient' EV platform to date — here's why it matters

California State

When he first bought his Toyota Mirai in 2022, Ryan Kiskis was a happy man. He loved the idea of applying cutting edge hydrogen fuel cell technology to environmental consciousness. "It's a great car," he said. "My background is an engineer, I'm a huge automotive fan, and I felt the...

Refueling a hydrogen car in California is so annoying that drivers are suing Toyota

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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Detroit Drives into the Future with $23.4M Federal Boost for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

The City of Detroit is plugging into the future with a substantial $23.4 million in federal funds to ramp up its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure,...

Detroit Drives into the Future with $23.4M Federal Boost for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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