New Rules Will Still Push Carmakers to Sell More Electric Cars
New Biden administration auto rules will ease requirements compared to an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles.
U.S. Accuses Two Men of Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets
Federal prosecutors said the pair tried to sell technology to manufacture batteries for electric cars that belonged to the company.
Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker
The carmaker and energy company settled with a Black man who had worked at its California factory and had won a $3 million judgment against the company.
BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles
Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has been able to compete effectively against Tesla.
Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.
It and other foreign automakers are trying to exploit upheaval caused by new technology to gain market share from their dominant rivals.
Truck Makers Team Up to Push for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Daimler, Navistar and Volvo have been criticized for not selling many electric heavy trucks, but the companies say the country first needs many more chargers.
Tesla Profit Doubles From Tax Effect, but Price Cuts Hurt
Quarterly earnings soared from a year earlier after the company booked a tax benefit, but increased competition and a price war took a toll, the electric-car maker said.
Musk Demands Bigger Stake in Tesla as Price for A.I. Work
Elon Musk, the electric car company’s chief executive, said he would “build products outside of Tesla” unless the board raises his stake to 25 percent.
Hertz Sells 20,000 Electric Cars After Being Burned by Tesla’s Price Cuts
The rental car company blamed the sharp drop in the value of electric vehicles and higher repair costs for its decision to sell 20,000 cars.
Tesla Sales Rebound After Steep Price Cuts
The leading electric-vehicle maker also drew buyers eager to take advantage of government incentives that will be harder to get in 2024.