Heating bills expected to spike for American households nationwide this winter
Winter heating bills climb to $995 average as utility rate hikes hit low-income families hardest, as an NEADA report finds one in six households already behind on energy payments.
GM takes $7B hit after shifting EV strategy due to slowing demand
GM takes massive $7.2B charge to realign electric vehicle strategy following Trump administration policy changes and declining consumer demand for EVs.
Coal plants step up as historic winter storm pushes US power grid to the brink
Winter Storm Fern has caused hundreds of thousands of power outages, though the electric grid has remained stable in part due to coal power plants boosting supply.
More than 1 million Americans lose power as monster winter storm sweeps across the US
Historic winter storm, spanning roughly 2,000 miles, leaves over 1 million Americans without power. Tennessee faces 306,700 outages while Mississippi had about 175,300 outages.
Massive winter storm strains US power grid as operators scramble to avoid blackouts
Grid operators deployed emergency measures to keep lights on as extreme weather drives heating demand and strains natural gas delivery systems nationwide.
New vehicle sales to decline moderately in 2026 as affordability issues weigh, forecast says
Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. vehicle sales will decline 2.4% to 15.8 million units in 2026, with fleet sales dropping 6.1% as auto market slows.
Obama, Biden admins' climate rules were 'designed to kill' energy infrastructure,' says former Trump official
Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette breaks down the benefits and risks of offshore wind farms as Democratic governors fight Trump administration efforts, emergency orders to keep Indiana coal plants running and more on 'Varney & Co.'
New York parents say kids 'freeze' on mandated electric school buses during brutal winter weather
Parents in western New York report heating problems with mandated electric school buses, claiming children come home cold after rides in freezing weather.
Ford cuts electric F-150 Lightning production, takes $19.5B charge in strategic shift
Ford cuts F-150 Lightning production as CEO Jim Farley shifts strategic focus to hybrids and affordable EVs, taking massive $19.5 billion charge.
Energy secretary says electricity prices will drop under Trump administration policies
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Donald Trump's pro-energy policies will stop rising electricity prices and eventually reduce costs during the president's term.
Americans are pumping the brakes on electric vehicle adoption: 'Affordability is a big issue'
Electric vehicle market faces natural demand test without tax incentives, as consumers cite high prices and battery repair costs as major purchase barriers.
EVs will have place in market, but we have to understand where they fit: Ex-Energy secretary
Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss President Donald Trump's rescission of Biden-era fuel standards, electricity costs and his outlook on gas prices.
American people are the ‘real winner’ from Biden-era fuel-efficiency rollback, Mike Sommers says
American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers discusses the implications of President Donald Trump’s move to roll back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards on ‘Varney & Co.’
Trump and NYC's new socialist mayor call for Con Edison to lower rates, causing stock drop
Lowering Con Ed’s NYC electricity prices were a topic of discussion between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during their Oval Office meeting.
Tesla shareholder dissects reason for Elon Musk pay package
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO Nancy Tengler weighs in on Tesla investors approving Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package and more on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Aptera producing solar-powered electric vehicles
Aptera co-founder and co-CEO Steve Fambro breaks down how the company’s solar-powered electric vehicles charge, operate and stand apart from other electric vehicles on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
GM takes $1.6B financial hit as EV tax credit changes force strategy overhaul
GM announced a $1.6 billion third-quarter charge as it revamps its electric vehicle strategy following the end of federal EV tax credits under the Trump administration.
Tesla teases Tuesday announcement with social media videos
Tesla posted teaser videos on social media suggesting a major announcement on Oct. 7, with analysts speculating about the launch of a lower-cost Model Y.
Parents of woman killed in fiery Cybertruck crash target Tesla in suit alleging 'defective design' trapped her
The parents of Krysta Tsukahara, a young woman who died due to a Tesla Cybertruck crash, are targeting the electric vehicle manufacturer in a lawsuit.
Newsom says GM's Mary Barra 'sold us out' on electric vehicle policies and federal subsidies
Governor Gavin Newsom slammed General Motors and CEO Mary Barra over federal electric vehicle subsidy cuts, saying the company sold out California's EV progress.