Electric Vehicles Archives

Trump administration’s DOT announces rule to strike down electric vehicle mandate

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Trump administration, announced this week a final rule aimed at “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Program,” asserting that the Biden administration improperly used the standards to mandate electric vehicles. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy stated that the move is intended to make vehicles more affordable and easier […]

BGE VP: More electric vehicles, increased remote work could lead to rolling blackouts in Maryland

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents could face regular rolling blackouts if the region’s power grid continues to grapple with an inadequate energy supply, a top Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) official warned Monday. Steven Singh, BGE’s Vice President of Electric Operations, expressed “huge concern” over the growing disparity between energy supply and demand, calling it a “clear and present issue” for […]

U.S. interest in electric vehicles hits lowest level since 2019, AAA survey finds

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Interest in fully electric vehicles (EVs) among American drivers has dropped to its lowest point since 2019, with only 16% of U.S. adults saying they are “very likely” or “likely” to purchase an EV as their next vehicle, according to a new survey from AAA released Tuesday. The survey, conducted in April 2025, marks a significant decline from 2022, […]

Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit against Trump administration over electric vehicle charging funds

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week joined a multi-state lawsuit this week challenging the Trump administration’s decision to withhold $49 million in previously approved federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The lawsuit (PDF), filed against the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), aims to prevent the administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for the National […]

Governor Moore delays electric vehicle mandate following pressure from Maryland Freedom Caucus

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus is claiming victory after Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order last week delaying implementation of California’s Advanced Clean Cars (CACC) 11 mandate by two years. The order comes in direct response to the Freedom Caucus’s January 16, 2025 letter calling for Maryland to fully withdraw from the program. “This is a major win for […]

Massive fire breaks out at Edgewood car shop

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon and was reportedly caused by an electric vehicle that burst into flames inside the shop. Original story below… ——— EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a commercial building fire in Edgewood. The blaze broke out at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at EZ Car Plus, located in the […]

Tesla recalls over 376,000 vehicles due to failing power-assisted steering systems

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—Tesla is recalling 376,241 vehicles in the U.S. to address a potential issue with the power-assisted steering systems in certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects vehicles manufactured between February 28, 2023, and October 11, 2023, equipped with a specific older software release. The issue stems from […]

Experts warn that electric vehicles are increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—As electric vehicles (EVs) become more sophisticated with integrated digital features, cybersecurity in this sector is facing unique challenges, according to experts. As of October 31, 2024, Maryland had over 120,000 registered electric vehicles (EVs). This includes both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Michael Moore, IT Expert and Chief Information Officer at Next Perimeter, […]

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