Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.
The General Motors sports car, which enjoyed strong sales after a big design change, now has a hybrid version and may get a fully electric model that may turn off some gas-loving customers.
Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.
More technology and creature comforts, as well as a parade of new electric vehicles, have complicated the job after accidents.
Buying an electric car has become much more complicated because of restrictions on which models qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.
As luxury cars become rolling supercomputers, designers are wondering how big is too big.
G.M. is ending production of the classic American sports car, but executives say an electric version is likely. Corvette is already planning one.
There has been a surge in the sales of cars that can travel short distances on just electricity and have a gasoline engine for longer trips.
For now, supply may be constrained, but Hyundai is putting a big bet on building electrics for the American market.
The two cars share some corporate technology but stand out in different ways. Another trait they share? Price tags mostly in six figures.