New York Post

A significant share of Americans who own an electric vehicle have buyer’s remorse, according to new data.

McKinsey & Co.’s Mobility Consumer Pulse for 2024, released this month, found that 46% of EV owners in the U.S. said they were “very” likely to switch back to owning a gas-powered vehicle in their next purchase.

The high percentage of Americans who want to make a switch even surprised the consulting firm.

Carjacker with ‘sausage fingers’ fails to break into Tesla after failing to grasp door handles

“I didn’t expect that,” the head of McKinsey’s Center for Future Mobility, Philipp Kampshoff, told Automotive News. “I thought, ‘Once an EV buyer, always...

Nearly half of American electric vehicle owners want to go back to gas-powered cars: study

The world of electric vehicles (EVs) might be on the brink of a dramatic shift thanks to a recent discovery from Nyobolt, a promising British startup focused on batteries. This innovation could make the inconvenience of extensive battery-charging durations a thing of the past, bringing electric vehicle convenience closer to that of traditional gas-powered cars.

New electric car battery charges in just 4.5 minutes

Did you ever fantasize about road-tripping in business-class style, but you don't have the cash to make that dream a reality? Well, the used electric vehicle market is hot right now, and it's making seemingly unattainable models like the Mercedes-EQS available at unbelievably low prices. The EQS is—in theory, anyway—the...

A Used Mercedes-Benz EQS Can Be Yours For New Tesla Model 3 Prices

Business Insider

Nearly half of EV owners in the US are considering switching back to a gas-powered car, with a majority citing charging as the reason.

EV charging is so bleak in the US that 46% of owners are considering going back to gas-powered cars

WashingtonExaminer

A new study found that owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are more likely to experience problems than those who own gas-powered cars. J.D. Power recently announced its 2024 Initial Quality Survey, showing that new EV owners reported problems at a far greater rate than those driving traditional combustion vehicles.  The study analyzed data […]

Electric vehicles require more repairs than gas-powered cars: Study

Mediaite

Donald Trump posted an all-caps rant claiming Barack Obama “never respected” Joe Biden and wants to replace him with Kamala Harris. A growing number of Democratic lawmakers and strategists have been publicly calling on the president to step out of the race following his poor performance at the presidential debate last month. Biden had trouble answering questions coherently and had a raspy voice while debating Trump.

‘HATE EACH OTHER!’ Trump Posts All-Caps Rant Claiming Obama ‘NEVER RESPECTED’ Biden, Wants Him Out

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Bethel Park, PA

The FBI continues to search for a motive after identifying the man who authorities said tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. Authorities identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He was killed by at least one Secret Service sharpshooter after firing multiple shots at Trump at a campaign rally on July 13 in Butler, authorities said.

New details emerge on alleged shooter at Trump rally

We've already brought you vehicles like the Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue, and Chevrolet Equinox EV. We've driven them, but now it's time to preview vehicles we know to be in the pipeline, but haven't had hands-on time with just yet. These vehicles due in the next two model years represent...

New electric cars coming in 2025-2026

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

HuffPost

The right-wing singer was among several artists who commented publicly on the assassination attempt.

Kid Rock Shares Profane 8-Word Message After Trump Shooting

Aurora, CO

A Nissan dealer in Colorado is practically giving 2025 Nissan Leaf leases away – who said EVs weren’t affordable?. Tynan’s Nissan Aurora is running a new special where you can lease a 2025 Nissan Leaf S for $19 per month for 24 months with $0 down and $10,000 miles.

You can lease a 2025 Nissan Leaf for $19 a month (yes, for real)

If you’re looking for a new or used car, there’s a good chance you checked out the Consumer Reports website at least once during your research. With help from its expansive member pool, CR conducts a bunch of surveys every year, which try to find out what the best and worst consumer items for sale in the United States are, including cars.

These Are The Worst Used Electric Cars, According To Consumer Reports

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The last several months have been messy for the electric vehicle industry, to put it mildly. Major players like General Motors, Ford and Mercedes-Benz are pumping the brakes on their electrification efforts, citing uneven and unpredictable consumer demand. Many drivers remain hesitant to go electric because they’re worried about a lack of charging stations and insufficient range.

The Facts Are In: It’s Not Looking Good For Internal Combustion

The Ford Escape was launched in 2001, and in 2024, the Blue Oval's compact crossover SUV is now in its fourth generation. For the 2023 model year, the Ford Escape underwent a midlife update and received updated engines to boost efficiency, a digitalized interior, and a renewed trim lineup with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) becoming a stand-alone, flagship trim.

The Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUV With More Than 500 Miles Of Combined Range

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Any pundits and politicians predicting a quick, painful end to the electric vehicle trend are in for another disappointment. Ford Motor Company issued its mid-year sales report this week. To the surprise of no-one who is actually counting, EV sales are up. There is one surprise, though, and it has something to do with Ford CEO Jim Farley’s widely reported hopes for a small car renaissance in the US.

Ford Electric Vehicle Sales Report: Take That, Haters!

TheDailyBeast

For years, Russian state media pundits have been claiming that the Democrats would assassinate Donald Trump and even previously proposed that Russia’s Federal Security Service should “start protecting our Donald.”Unconstrained by facts or journalistic standards—striving to kill two birds with one stone—Russian propagandists are now blaming both the Democrats and Ukrainians for an attempt on Trump’s life. During Sunday’s broadcast of the show At Dawn on the Solovyov Live network, former New York Times correspondent John Varoli baselessly claimed, “The Democratic party is behind this attempted assassination! The Democratic party is doing everything to destroy Donald Trump!”He added, “In all...

Russia Gloats Over Shooting: ‘Trump Has Biden’s Balls in His Hand’

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Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to award General Motors and Chrysler-parent Stellantis nearly $1.1 billion in grants to convert existing plants to build electric vehicles and components, it said on Thursday.

Biden administration to award nearly $1.1 billion to Stellantis, GM for EV production

The US Sun

WHEN the low-battery warning flashed across the gauge cluster in my car, I immediately turned to Google Maps to find the nearest charging station. I was in the Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid. Thankfully, the car didn’t solely depend on the battery because I was about to encounter some rough road. CX-90 PHEV drivers can plug […]

I ended up at the cop station simply for wanting to charge my EV – it’s an ongoing issue Google Maps could easily fix

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An EV Is Cheaper To Own Than A Gas Car, Unless You Live In These States

Around 10 years ago now, I was driving a second-generation (R56) Mini Cooper S. It was an absolute blast when it was running properly, which it...

An EV Is Cheaper To Own Than A Gas Car, Unless You Live In These States

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