GOP tax bill helps its biggest donor Musk, but harms his company, Tesla

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Republicans announced a new tax plan today and it’s just about as bad for America as expected, taking money for healthcare, clean air and energy efficiency from American families and sending it to the ultra-wealthy instead.

You might think that this helps one of those ultra-wealthy, Elon Musk, who gave hundreds of millions of dollars to ani-EV candidates to help make this happen. But the main source of his wealth, Tesla, will be specifically harmed by rescission of EV credits – and its competitors largely won’t be.

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April’s global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China

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Global research firm Rho Motion has shared its monthly global EV sales report for April, which details continued long-term growth. While global EV sales are down compared to March 2025, the year-over-year tally remains strong, despite uncertainty amid the threat of tariffs and trade wars.

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GM’s new EV battery cells promise more affordable, long-range electric trucks and SUVs

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The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV already offers up to 492 miles of range, but GM promises to unlock even more at a lower cost. GM and LG Energy Solution unveiled the “first-ever” lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic EV battery cells. The new battery cells will be used in upcoming GM EV models, especially trucks and SUVs.

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China’s XPeng Motors continues globalization with market entry in Italy

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After recently announcing plans to expand its market presence in Europe, Chinese EV Automaker XPeng Motors has officially opened up shop in Italy, one of the top five markets in the region. The move supports XPeng’s plans to have at least half of its sales come from markets outside of China.

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All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in May 2025 [update]

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Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing in May, 2025!

UPDATE: Tesla is hoping to boost demand with 0% financing!

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Tesla (TSLA) Chinese deliveries dropped to a scary low level

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Based on insurance registration, Tesla’s deliveries in China dropped to a scary low level last week despite having ramped up production of the new Model Y.

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The House draft budget kills the 30% residential solar tax credit

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The House’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (yes, it’s really called that) has set an accelerated expiration date of December 31, 2025, for the 30% residential solar tax credit – nearly a decade ahead of its originally planned end date.

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GOP proposes sending US EV jobs to China, giving money to elites instead

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US republicans have unveiled their new tax proposal, which kills a slew of tax credits to help working families become more energy efficient, improve US air quality, and boost US manufacturing. The republican proposal instead channels that money to wealthy elites, increasing the deficit by trillions of dollars along the way.

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Kia built an electric van for wheelchair users: Check out the new PV5 WAV

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Kia’s first electric van is proving to be even more functional. The new PV5 WAV is specifically designed to be affordable, accessible, and wheelchair-friendly. Meet the new Kia PV5 WAV.

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RIC Robotics shows off giant construction robot coming to job sites in 2026

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RIC Robotics just teased a 20-foot tall, AI-driven construction robot it calls, “the world’s first Giantroid.” There’s a few dudes in Japan who may dispute that claim, but there’s no question that this all-terrain robot has the potential to revolutionize the way big jobs get done!

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