Energy Dept. Announces $12 Billion to Help Factories Convert to Electric Cars
The grants and loans, provided under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, are meant to keep autoworkers’ jobs in their communities.
Electric Vehicle Charging Can Be Confusing. Here’s What to Know.
Many carmakers and charging companies are switching to the Tesla plug for electric vehicles. Why are they doing that and what will it mean?
UAW Votes to Authorize Strikes if Negotiations Fail
The vote by workers at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis came as the United Auto Workers union seeks big raises and other gains in contract talks with the three automakers.
Unsafe Roads: The Perils of Riding E-Bikes
Readers discuss ways to address the rising number of collisions with cars. Also: Indictments and Trump’s popularity; the Audubon Society; Ron DeSantis.
G.M. Will Add Backup Power Function to Its Electric Vehicles
As extreme weather events lead to more power outages, the carmaker said it would equip all its electric vehicles to act as sources of emergency power.
Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms
The United Auto Workers leader vowed to be tougher than his predecessors in contract talks. His initial demands attach big numbers to that promise.
Biden Administration Moves to Tighten Fuel Economy Rules
The proposal is designed to help speed the country’s transition to electric vehicles, one of the president’s signature efforts to fight climate change.
Ford’s Profit Jumped in Second Quarter
The automaker made more money on trucks and sport utility vehicles but reported bigger losses on electric vehicles.
Volkswagen Seeks to Regain Edge in China as It Cuts Delivery Forecast
The German automaker lowered its outlook for deliveries and announced changes to its China strategy as it struggles to regain ground lost to other automakers.
G.M. and Other Automakers Will Build 30,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers
The companies will jointly spend at least $1 billion to build a North American network in an effort to persuade more people to buy battery-powered cars and trucks.