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$4.6 Billion Bridge Focus of U.S.-Canada Tariff Dispute, According to WSJ Report
The $4.6 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, currently under construction, stands as a significant symbol and focal point in the ongoing tariff disputes between the United States and Canada. Designed to enhance trade and ease traffic between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, this project has become embroiled in broader economic tensions between the two nations.…
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New Adapter Enables Non-Tesla EVs to Use Tesla Supercharger Network
Tesla’s new EV adapter allows non-Tesla electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, addressing a significant interoperability challenge in the EV industry. The adapter, which is temporarily free, enables vehicles like the Ford Mustang Mach-E to access over 15,000 Supercharger stalls in the US and Canada. However, the compatibility and convenience of this solution…
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Salton Sea’s Lithium Reserves Could Transform U.S. Production Amid Environmental Concerns
The Salton Sea, California’s largest lake, sits upon an immense reserve of lithium, a critical component for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, with potential to make the United States self-sufficient in the mineral. While the area was once a popular vacation spot, it has since become an ecological disaster zone, exposing surrounding communities to toxic dust.…
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WSJ Report Highlights Challenges in Non-Tesla EV Charging Infrastructure in Los Angeles
A recent examination of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Los Angeles by the Wall Street Journal has revealed significant issues that could hinder EV adoption. The investigation involved testing more than 100 non-Tesla DC fast charging stalls and identified three primary problems: a high rate of out-of-service equipment, payment system malfunctions, and connection issues…