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Donald Trump’s AI Order Could Cost Iowans & Georgians Big Time

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Yesterday, I covered Donald Trump’s latest effort to pretend he’s king and violate states’ rights, an AI executive order. (Apologies if he’s already tried to act like king in some other way and I’ve missed that.) The executive order tries to force fossil fuel pollution on more people, among other … [continued]

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XPENG Looking to Start EV Production in Malaysia

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XPENG reportedly told press in Malaysia that it is in negotiations with EP Manufacturing Bhd to get EV production underway in Malaysia. Mass production is supposed to begin at some point in 2026. The focus is not just on producing cars for Malaysia, but on producing cars for right-hand markets … [continued]

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King Donald Is Trying To Bomb States’ Rights For AI & Fossil Fuels

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Once upon a time, states’ rights were a big deal for conservatives. As Wikipedia summarizes states’ rights, these are “political powers held for the state governments rather than the federal government according to the United States Constitution, reflecting especially the enumerated powers of Congress and the Tenth Amendment.” Some conservatives … [continued]

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The Chinese EV Tariff & Vehicle Sales Backfire In Europe That Was Too Obvious

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In June 2024, the European Union (EU) announced big new tariffs on electric vehicles produced in China. Among other details and clarifications, plug-in hybrids were not included. The high tariffs would only apply to fully electric cars. On a continent trying to electrify the auto industry pretty quickly, that seemed … [continued]

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