Tesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric Cars
Elon Musk’s plan to open Tesla’s charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change.
A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition
The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.
Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
The new tariffs announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will match levies imposed by President Biden and could further strain relations between Canada and China.
Ford Pulls Back Its Electric Vehicle Push
The automaker said it would invest less in battery-powered cars and scrap a planned electric three-row sport utility vehicle.
WeRide, a Chinese Autonomous Driving Start-Up, Is About to Go Public
WeRide, a $5 billion software maker, is set for an I.P.O. amid geopolitical risks and a rush by Chinese automotive tech firms to raise money in the United States.
Foxconn Is Building an Electric Car Factory Next to Where It Makes iPhones
The Taiwanese company has built a manufacturing hub in Zhengzhou, China, for its star customer Apple, but it is starting almost from scratch in the auto business.
Chinese E.V. Makers Are Upending Thailand’s Auto Market
China’s electric vehicle companies are making inroads in Thailand, a key industry hub, as Europe and the United States wield tariffs to keep them out.
Japan Built Thailand’s Car Industry. Now China Is Gunning for It.
After dominating sales in Thailand for decades, Mazda, Nissan and other Japanese companies are losing their grip on a market long viewed as a regional hub.
Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.
Are Electric Cars Worth the Money?
They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.