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'Target on its back:' How Tesla's woes could benefit competitors like GM, Ford

After Tesla Inc.'s shares closed their worst year ever, they continued to fall Thursday — a clear signal of investor concerns swirling around the leading electric-vehicle maker even as competitors like General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. look to steal some of its business in 2023.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

California just set historic electric-car rules. Is state’s power grid up to the task?

California has made its historic decision to outlaw the sale of new cars that run on gas or diesel after 2035. But putting millions of green-energy vehicles on the road poses challenges and concerns that some experts say could complicate the state’s decision.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

Study Says Demand For EVs, Hybrids Is Higher Than Average In Rural US

Mississippi is the state with the largest increase in electric and electrified vehicle sales, followed by Hawaii.

InsideEVs · Jul 8, 2022