EV Maker Bollinger Motors Shuts Down: TT Technology

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December 2, 2025

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EV Maker Bollinger Motors Shuts Down

The future of parent company Bollinger Innovations — previously known as Mullen Automotive and formally headquartered in Southern California — remains unclear. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

VW Is Reviving Scout to Be Mostly Hybrids Rather Than EVs

More than eight out of 10 consumers who put down a $100 reservation on a Scout have selected plug-in hybrid versions over EVs. Read more…

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Tesla Co-Founder Straubel’s Battery Firm Redwood Cuts Dozens

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THIS WEEK’S CARTOON: "This Game’s Not a Turkey!"

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Barak Turovsky, GM’s Head of AI, Leaves Automaker

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Bets Big on EV’s Future

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Canada to Tighten Steel Rules, Increase Lumber Aid

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government will lower the tariff-rate quota level for steel imports from countries with which Canada doesn’t have a trade agreement to 20% from 50%. Read more…

Trump, Xi May Hold 4 Meetings in 2026

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EDITOR’S PICK

Top 50 Global Freight Companies Persevere Amid Trade Shift

The world’s largest transportation and logistics providers have been operating in a highly volatile business environment this year as tariffs and shifting trade policies have altered international freight flows. Read more…

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