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President Donald Trump is putting the brakes on electric vehicles in government fleets, ordering thousands to be sold and shutting down their charging stations at federal buildings. Framed as a cost-cutting measure, the decision could ironically end up costing the administration $1 billion.
The GSA will also begin to offload as many as 25,000 EVs purchased during the Biden administration. Speaking with Politico, a former GSA official said these EVs may only sell for 25% of their original value, potentially resulting in a loss of as much as $225 million.
And since those EVs will need to be replaced with gas-powered cars, the federal government could end up spending an additional $700 million.
via CarScoops
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With U.S. filers now submitting their 2024 taxes to the IRS, a surprising number of EV buyers are finding that their Clean Vehicle Tax Credit claims are being rejected, and often it’s the dealer’s fault.
At the center of the issue for many is the new IRS form 15400. This informs the IRS that the vehicle was eligible for the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit at the time of purchase at purchase or planned to claim it when taxes are filed.
Either the dealership failed to report the sale within the window prescribed by the IRS, or worse, the dealer wasn’t even authorized to offer the discount in the first place because it refuses to participate in the program.
via The Drive
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When Swedish automaker Volvo opened its proving ground in Kiruna, Sweden, 30 years ago, the mission was clear: “Making sure that our products are truly fit for the harshest of winter conditions.”
This year, Volvo engineers have been forced to postpone their annual testing or rely on subarctic cold boxes to replicate the region’s harsh conditions.
The unpredictable weather can delay a vehicle’s rollout and production schedule and interfere with critical testing of new vehicles: braking, battery heating, thermal management, performance and drivability and even cabin heating and defrosting.
via ABC News
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Honda has decided to produce its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana, starting May 2028, to avoid potential U.S. tariffs on Mexican goods, according to Reuters.
The decision marks a shift from Honda’s initial plan to manufacture the Civic in Guanajuato, Mexico, beginning November 2027. This move is a response to the proposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.
Mexico has been a cost-effective production hub for many automakers, with Honda exporting approximately 80% of its Mexican output to the U.S., the world’s second-largest auto market.
via MSN
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Fleet Advantage released its latest Truck Life Cycle Data Index (TLDI), which compares all-in operating costs of Class-8 vehicles. The TLDI shows significant cost savings when replacing older-model vehicles with 2026 MY trucks.
The TLDI shows that organizations can realize a first year per-truck savings of $13,097 when upgrading from a 2021 Sleeper model-year truck to a new 2026 model. For a fleet of 100 trucks, those savings can reach $1.3 million.
“This strategic and data-driven approach allows for better forecasting of future needs, more accurate budgeting, and the ability to take advantage of emerging technologies that can improve efficiency and reduce costs over time,” said Brian Antonellis, CTP, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations for Fleet Advantage.
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By David Harkey, President, IIHS-HLDI
Many countries and some U.S. communities are making good on their Vision Zero commitments, gradually chipping away at the number of people needlessly killed on the roadways. But in the U.S. as a whole, the goal of zero fatalities has been moving farther and farther out of reach.
Confronting the road safety crisis requires all hands on deck, now more than ever. We challenge all our partners — other research organizations; advocacy groups; state, local and federal policymakers; vehicle manufacturers; transportation engineers; public health and safety officials; law enforcement; and insurers — to think about what they can contribute.
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