Dan Carney

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A new proposal by the US House Transportation Committee suggests annual taxes on EVs and hybrids to fund road maintenance, but faces criticism for being inequitable. Dan Carney, Senior EditorMay 2, 2025How much should it cost to drive?Dan CarneyAt a GlanceThe committee says that EVs don't pay their share of gas taxes that the government uses to fund highway construction. Consumer Reports found that these new EV taxes far exceed the amount of federal gas tax paid annually by other drivers.

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

Toyota and Waymo have announced a preliminary agreement to explore collaboration on autonomous driving technologies, aiming to develop a new AV platform and enhance consumer vehicles. Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 30, 2025Toyota vehicles could replace this Zeeker van as the foundation for future Waymo autonomous ride-hailing vehicles.WaymoAt a GlanceThe companies have only a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration on autonomous driving technologies.

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Dan Carney

Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 29, 2025The Slate pickup truck with the optional SUV package installed.SlateJeff Bezos-backed automotive startup Slate has announced an electric pickup truck that the company pledges will cost less than $20,000 after the federal $7,500 EV tax credit when they begin deliveries by the end of 2026. Even if that tax credit is discontinued, that means driving home for less than $28,000.

2 weeks ago | batterytechonline.com | Dan Carney

Dan Carney, Senior EditorApril 29, 2025The Slate pickup truck with the optional SUV package installed.SlateJeff Bezos-backed automotive startup Slate has announced an electric pickup truck that the company pledges will cost less than $20,000 after the federal $7,500 EV tax credit when they begin deliveries by the end of 2026. Even if that tax credit is discontinued, that means driving home for less than $28,000.

2 weeks ago | batterytechonline.com | Dan Carney

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