Electric Vehicles May Become Harder to Rent
Rental car firms are offering temporary deals on electric cars, which they are selling after they lost value more quickly than expected.
Biden Offers $1.7 Billion to Help Factories Build Electric Vehicles
A Jeep plant that closed last year will be among those that will benefit from federal grants meant to help automotive manufacturers and protect jobs.
Tesla’s Share of U.S. Electric Car Market Falls Below 50%
A new report estimates that the company led by Elon Musk accounted for just under half of all battery-powered vehicles sold in the second quarter of the year.
As the E.V. Revolution Slows, Ferrari Enters the Race
Growth in electric vehicle sales has been slowing, but the Italian luxury carmaker is stepping up investment and setting ambitious targets.
Europe Tells China’s Carmakers: Get Ready to Pay Tariffs
The European Union took the next step toward collecting heavy tariffs on electric vehicles, ahead of a final decision in October.
Auto Sales Grew Slightly in Second Quarter
High interest rates, economic uncertainty and a cyberattack appear to have dampened sales in the three months between April and June.
Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla
The Tesla chief executive’s polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales.
China Dangled Rebates to Lure People to Spend. It’s Not Enough.
China’s leaders vowed to kick-start spending by offering subsidies for households to buy cars and appliances. But many consumers aren’t biting.
The Big Number: $5 Billion
The amount Volkswagen said it planned to invest in the electric vehicle maker Rivian.
Volkswagen Will Invest Up to $5 Billion in EV Maker Rivian
VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies.