The Minnesota Republic

Why California’s EV Policies Don’t Work for Minnesotans

George Merkt, Contributor • March 1, 2023

After the recent elections, the DFL Party controls the Minnesota House and Senate and the Governor’s office. Creating a 100% carbon-free Minnesota by 2040 is one of the DFL’s main priorities. To...

Tesla’s Price Cuts could impact the EV industry as a whole

Alex Sharp, Contributor • February 27, 2023

Tesla's recent price cuts for its electric vehicles (EVs) have been a major talking point in the automotive industry, with many people speculating about what this means for the future of EVs. The price...

Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy be Coming to Minnesota?

Jack Radomski, Editor • November 2, 2022

California has made a name for itself in being a leader in putting progressive ideas into action, and a 2020 executive order signed by Governor Newsom does just that. The state of California announced...

Electric Vehicles and the Future of the Auto Industry

John Quinlan, Writer • January 27, 2021

With climate change and environmentalism increasing from consumer demand and government regulation, the automotive industry is continuing to transition from gas to electric. According to a Bloomberg New...