Advanced Batteries Move From Labs to Mass Production
Makers of batteries that could charge in a few minutes are setting up assembly lines, bringing the technology a big step closer to auto showrooms.
Tesla Sales Slow as the Pandemic Hobbles Production
The decline in deliveries by the electric carmaker in the second quarter was the first drop since the beginning of 2020. The main reason was factory shutdowns in China.
Tesla’s Aura Dims as Its Plunging Stock Highlights the Risks It Faces
Production problems in China and Elon Musk’s pursuit of Twitter are leading investors to wonder whether the electric car company is worth as much as they thought.
The Tesla Effect: Snowmobiles, Boats and Mowers Go Electric
They’re quieter and better for the climate. But snow and water create new technological challenges for designers.
Lucid Motors sticks to its production target despite a slow quarter.
The Tesla challenger said it continued to have problems finding needed parts.
Tesla’s Profits Jumped in the First Quarter but Challenges Loom
The electric carmaker had to close an important factory in Shanghai because of China’s efforts to stamp out a coronavirus outbreak.
Truck Makers Face a Tech Dilemma: Batteries or Hydrogen?
Under pressure to cut emissions, truck manufacturers are choosing between batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Wagering incorrectly could cost them billions of dollars.
Tesla Will Sell Its Cybertruck Next Year, Elon Musk Says
Delays in producing the pickup have allowed rivals like Ford to beat Tesla to market with electric pickups.
Tesla’s Sales Jumped in the First Quarter, Bucking Industry Trend Again
The electric carmaker maintained its momentum from last year even as larger automakers continue to struggle with parts shortages.
Mercedes Opens Alabama Battery Plant, Part of a Southern Wave
The German automaker, which has made cars in the state for decades, has invested $1 billion in a factory to supply the power for electric vehicles.