The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership StudySM released this week shows that BEVs took a market share of 9.1% in 2024, up from 8.4% in 2023.* This was non-fossil fueled in part by a growing number of mass market BEV models entering the market. However, more than half of BEV buyers named tax credits as a reason for purchasing their vehicle, which is one of the most influential purchase drivers. As a result, J.D. Power is forecasting EV share of retail sales to remain flat in 2025. (Read AutoInformed on: U.S. EV Adoption to Stall in 2025, EVs, PHEVs Worse Than Gas Vehicles On Power 2024 IQS)
“The elimination of EV tax incentives and public charging funding has the potential to affect two critical barriers to EV adoption: public charging availability and vehicle prices,” said Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice at J.D. Power. “This temporary slowdown in market share growth for EVs creates a unique challenge for the industry as manufacturers forge ahead with new vehicle introductions. The EV market will be faced with expanded product offerings and flat share, creating increased competition.” Continue reading
FAA to Increase Air Traffic Controller Trainee Hiring
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new plan to increase the hiring of air traffic controllers. This announcement followed a tour of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center after a series of disastrous and fatal incidents under the unfriendly skies of Trump 2.0.
“Today’s visit reaffirmed how being an air traffic controller is one of the best, most rewarding jobs in America, and that the next generation at the Academy is the best in the world. I witnessed firsthand the dedication, skill, and rigor that our future air traffic controllers bring to their training and the urgent need to do all that we can to recruit more people to join in our shared mission of safety in our skies,” said Duffy. Continue reading →