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Oregon considers transportation tax hike on EVs to save government jobs

https://www.theblaze.com/news/oregon-considers-transportation-tax-hike-on-evs-to-save-government-jobs By COOPER WILLIAMSON Democrat Governor Tina Kotek’s proposal comes as Department of Transportation employees face layoffs. In an effort to prevent mass layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek (D) is proposing a new, mandatory tax program for electric vehicles. While Republicans say the governor’s proposal would be unnecessary if […]

CEO of California utility brags that AI will remotely control your appliances & drain your EV battery to ‘smooth demand’ – Beware: The ‘Smart Grid’ Will Automatically Turn Off Your Air Conditioner & Set Your Thermostat

Patricia Poppe, the CEO of California utility PG&E, enthusiastically explains her cheerful vision of a future in which they will use AI to automatically disable your devices and drain your electric vehicle battery to “smooth demand.” https://t.co/uHS5bSxtQG — Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) August 8, 2025 Beware: The “Smart Grid” Will Automatically Turn Off Your Air Conditioner […]

Huh?! CBS News: ‘Repealing rule to curb greenhouse gas emissions will increase gas prices’ – Why? Because ‘rescinding measures promoting EVs’ means ‘more consumers will purchase gas vehicles, resulting in higher gas consumption & high gasoline prices for everyone’

Climate Depot’s Marc Morano comments:

“According to the CBS News article citing a former Biden administration official’s analysis, if Americans were forced to buy EVs, and the Biden-era gas-powered car bans had gone into effect, demand for gasoline would drop and gas prices would then be ‘projected’ to be cheaper, because Americans would be forced to drive EVs. So by giving Americans a choice of what cars they want to drive, the Trump administration is raising gas prices and causing job losses. Huh?”

Listen: Morano on The Joe Piscopo Show talking Greta, Trump halting windmills, & EVs

Full segment here: The Joe Piscopo Show – Broadcast July 28, 2025 | @ClimateDepot gave @JrzyJoePiscopo an update on Trump’s comments on windmills Full Interview: https://t.co/K2CWMUGaT3 pic.twitter.com/RpVKpid0ng — The Joe Piscopo Show (@JoePiscopoShow) July 28, 2025 Trump accurately sums up windmills: ‘They’re killing the beauty of our scenery…It’s the most expensive form of energy. It’s […]

Trump EPA aims to repeal vehicle emission rules after revoking greenhouse gas endangerment finding

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-epa-aims-repeal-vehicle-emission-rules-after-revoking-greenhouse-gas-2025-07-24/ Summary says EPA will seek to repeal all vehicle, engine emission standards Rescission of scientific finding open for public comment soon California suing US over state rule ending gasoline vehicle sales WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty […]

Climate writer reveals: ‘Why I No Longer Support Electric Cars-And Why You May Feel the Same Soon’ – ‘Total EV emissions can rival or even surpass those of traditional cars’ – Battery ‘mining process intensifies air & water pollution, with slurry ponds & toxic runoff’

Why I No Longer Support Electric Cars—And Why You May Feel the Same Soon By Marco Kopinke (Marco Kopinke is a seasoned author and digital content writer with a strong focus on travel, climate, and home design) 1. The Environmental Cost of Battery Production Electric car batteries might seem like the green choice, but their […]

Biden push for $10B electric mail delivery fleet flops with just 250 trucks built in two years

https://nypost.com/2025/07/16/us-news/biden-push-for-10b-electric-mail-delivery-fleet-flops-with-just-250-trucks-built-in-two-years/ By  Josh Christenson and Kendall White WASHINGTON — A Biden administration plan to create a “green” fleet of postal vehicles has churned out a mere 250 electric mail trucks in just over two years — after shelling out taxpayer funds meant to build thousands — leaving Republicans raging at the multibillion-dollar “boondoggle.” The nearly […]

GM expands production of gas-powered SUV, trucks in in U.S. facilities

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/gm-escalade-silverado-sierra-michigan-orion-assembly.html#:~:text=GM%20expands%20production%20of%20gas%2Dpowered%20SUV%2C%20trucks%20in%20Michigan Key Points General Motors said it will move production of the Cadillac Escalade to an assembly plant in Michigan. The automaker will also expand manufacturing of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light duty pickups at Orion Assembly. The move builds on GM’s plans to invest $4 billion in U.S. facilities, which the automaker […]