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Car buffs want to turn classic rides into EVs. These Southern California businesses are making it happen.

by Andy Uhler
May 19, 2022
Electrifying classic cars could cut exhaust emissions and reduce the number of cars that end up landfills.
A gas-powered Ford Bronco is being converted to an electric vehicle at Zero Labs in Los Angeles.
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High gas prices haven't prompted a spike in EV sales. Besides, there's still an EV shortage.

by Andy Uhler
Mar 15, 2022
Analysts expect drivers to switch sooner or later. But pump prices alone won't drive them to.
While automakers are investing in alternative-fuel vehicles, they’re likely betting that the demand shift to electric vehicles will be more gradual.
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Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2021

by Samantha Fields
Feb 3, 2022
Sales of gas-powered SUVs also set a record.
The sales of electric cars tripled over the past two years.
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Rivian nabs MotorTrend award in positive sign for electric truck segment

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 13, 2021
Electric vehicles have been known more for eco-consciousness and finesse than ruggedness and power.
The Rivian R1T, which won MotorTrend's 2022 truck of the year award, is seen on stage at the LA Auto Show on Nov. 17.
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EV charging stations will get a boost from the infrastructure package

by Samantha Fields
Nov 17, 2021
The bill devotes $7.5 billion to Biden's goal — having half a million charging stations nationwide within a decade.
An electric vehicle charging station in Southern California. The Biden administration hopes the nation will have half a million of these facilities by 2030.
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Electric vehicle makers surge on investor optimism

by Scott Tong
Jul 15, 2020
Investors believe EVs are closing in on the internal combustion engine in terms of driving range and cost of ownership.
Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta, left, and CEO Makoto Uchida at the digital world premiere of the company's new electric SUV, the Ariya.
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By The Numbers

One reason folks aren't charged up over electric vehicles

by Byron Tseng
Feb 6, 2014
A lack of charging station infrastructure is making drivers and investors think twice.
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