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President Biden said in his address tonight that he passed "the most significant climate law ever." And then he said, "The power's in your hands."

The same industry Trump begged to buy him a second term is joining him to spread "the same lie," Los Angeles Times' editorial board writes. There is no EV mandate, and "voters should not believe for a second that Big Oil and the GOP have anything but their own interests in mind."

Editorial: Trump and oil companies are lying to you about electric cars to serve their own interests There is no federal ban on gas-powered cars. Trump and the oil companies are pushing that lie for their own self-serving agendas.

Powerful interests "see an all-electric future as an existential threat," our David Kieve tells Inside Climate News — but consumers don't. With "the freedom to choose," they're increasingly choosing time- and money-saving EVs.

Electric Vehicles Strain the Automaker-Big Oil Alliance - Inside Climate News In the clean car battle, the oil industry leans on friends—including Donald Trump—to keep gasoline transport alive, while carmakers steer toward an EV future.

The Biden-Harris administration got more done on climate and clean energy than any in U.S. history. The future's already started! We have to keep going.

Yes, you have the freedom to buy the car of your choice despite fossil fuel lobbyists' ads that "claim, without evidence" of a ban on gas vehicles. Increasingly, consumers are choosing skip-the-pump EVs. Via NPR

Biden faces criticism over his gas car ban. But he doesn’t have one Swing state voters are seeing ads warning them about a federal ban on their gas-powered vehicles. But there is no such ban, even as candidates campaign on it.

PennLive.com editorial board speaks truth: The "handwriting is on the wall. Gas powered vehicles are on the way out" as they are "a major contributor to climate change." The good news: EVs "that reduce gas dependency are on the way in."

Time to accept change: EVs are on the way, if they’re not already here | PennLive Editorial State and national government, as well as everyday Americans need to get ready for the changes that are coming in the automotive industry.

Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate. Our statement:

https://bit.ly/3LppgwL

Trump says EVs are going to "kill" the auto industry. Huh? We've seen nearly *$200 billion* from the private sector invested in the past four years. Trump should try to explain to Harley-Davidson and General Motors and Blue Bird Buses and Volvo Trucks how nearly $2 billion more from the Biden administration to retool assembly plants and facilities is going to ... kill them.

Biden Assigns $1.7 Billion to Electric Vehicle Manufacturing The Biden Administration is awarding nearly $2 billion in grants to help electric vehicle manufacturing, assembly sites.

"The future of driving is electric, and that's a very good thing for every Pennsylvanian," said our David Kieve as more Pennsylvanians take $7,500 cash-in-hand rebate on a new EV that helps clean our air. ⚡

Electric vehicles more popular than ever in Pennsylvania thanks to Biden/Harris’ Inflation Reduction Act Electric vehicle ownership is continuing to grow in Pennsylvania due to the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. Residents are eligible for a $7,500 rebate after they purchase a new EV.

Pennsylvanians are buying EVs thanks to lower cost of ownership + they mean cleaner air. And JOBS says International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 160K jobs in 8 years installing EV chargers. 👷 We brought FACTS. Via State Impact PA.

Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa. | StateImpact Pennsylvania The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year.

consumers ALL IN on saving money with EVs thanks to $7,500 cash-in-hand rebates 💸 + no more buying gas that "contributes to climate change and makes it hotter and hotter" said our David Kieve via Las Vegas Sun

Environmental group touts incentives to spark interest in electric vehicles at Las Vegas summit Worsening climate change, $15.4 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding for electric infrastructure and tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles will push more buyers toward EVs, one expert said at a Las Vegas event today hosted by an environmental group.

"The future is electric" as EVs charge ahead with consumers in places like as they save money, bring 12K clean jobs/$15B investment. https://tinyurl.com/4pj378yn Oh yeah, EVs are FUN to drive. 🚗

‘The future is electric’: EVs to create thousands of jobs in Nevada Nevada is leading the charge in the West when it comes to building electric vehicle battery plants and charging stations, the Environmental Defense Fund says.

🛣️ Rules of the road: Buy an EV to save money, have fun driving it and support clean cars rule that helps clean our air. Nevada consumers on board, state ranks 5th in US for EV adoption.

Electric vehicles a boon for Nevada’s economy, workers and environment, say groups • Nevada Current Nevada has pulled in $15 billion in private investment in electric vehicle and battery production, creating more than 12,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the Environmental Defence Fund.

On , we thank and honor the brave and dedicated firefighters across the US who are on the frontlines, risking their lives to protect our forests, communities and ecosystems from the devastating impacts of wildfires.

Today, reports, "the Supreme Court upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections."

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-chevron-regulations-environment-5173bc83d3961a7aaabe415ceaf8d665

It's the first day of summer ... and we're already under the first heat advisories of the summer. This week, 13 million people could face dangerous, potentially deadly high temperatures. We can't afford to do nothing on climate.

Tracking Dangerous Heat in the U.S. See detailed maps of the latest heat index forecasts in the United States.

The future just keeps on arriving.

White House swears in first class of American Climate Corps The federal program is looking to fill more than 9,000 roles by the end of the month.

Thank you for your leadership in protecting and supporting climate-specific conservation programs that are helping farmers and ranchers adapt and thrive in the face of increasingly challenging growing conditions!

The Biden administration's been busy making so much climate progress, it's a lot to process on your own! Join us TOMORROW as we break down all the benefits of stronger standards for the largest sources of harmful air pollution in the U.S.: cars, trucks and power plants.

Celebrating Climate Progress! · EDF Action The Biden Administration has been hard at work strengthening and updating critical environmental safeguards that will protect our climate, health and economy. These limits on harmful air pollution will help us tackle the two largest sources in the United States: transportation and powerplants. Join....

"There is no Trump-proofing the climate," our David Kieve said. Join us Monday to hear about all that has to happen between now and November. REGISTER: https://www.mobilize.us/edfaction/event/614714/

Defying electric vehicle range anxiety, a couple from Scotland has completed an epic pole-to-pole drive in an in what’s believed to be a world first. 🚗 ⚡

Couple complete epic 10-month drive in an electric vehicle | Digital Trends A couple from Scotland has completed an epic pole-to-pole drive in an electric vehicle (EV) in what’s believed to be a world first.