New Rules Will Make Many Electric Cars Ineligible for Tax Credits
The Biden administration hopes its guidelines for up to $7,500 in tax credits will encourage automakers to reduce their reliance on China for batteries and raw materials.
Germany and E.U. Agree to Exception in Planned Ban on Combustion Engines
Berlin has been pushing to allow the sale of vehicles running on synthetic fuels past 2035. Its dispute with the E.U. threatened the bloc’s climate goals.
LG Will Spend $5.5 Billion on a Battery Factory in Arizona
Investment plans for U.S. battery production have increased since President Biden signed a law that offers generous incentives for electric cars and green energy.
Germany Pushes for Exception in Law Banning Combustion Engines
Berlin and Brussels are scrambling for a solution after Germany calls for allowing cars to run on synthetic fuels. The move could endanger the E.U.’s climate goals.
Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable
An unexpected decline in the price of an essential battery material, along with those of other commodities, is good news for buyers. But experts disagree on how long low prices will last.
A Hungarian Town Seethes Over a Giant Chinese Battery Plant
A $7.8 billion factory planned by a Chinese company in eastern Hungary has become divisive even within the party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who championed it.
Volkswagen Will Invest $193 Billion in Electric Cars and Software
The German automaker announced a plan to accelerate its transition to battery-powered vehicles and bolster operations in China and North America.
Tesla es menos moderna que una empresa de 120 años
La vieja y aburrida Ford está demostrando ser más innovadora —y hasta más irreverente— que la compañía de Elon Musk.
This Electric Vehicle Owner Loves His Car
John Silbey bought a used Bolt without a test drive and said it saves him money and is fun to drive.
Why the NY Metro Area Is Seeing an Explosive Growth in Electric Cars
Ownership rates of electric cars have more than doubled in New York City and the surrounding area, propelled by more varied models, more public charging stations and the fact they are now cheaper.
Ford Versus Elon Musk’s Tesla: Guess Which One Is Cooler
Why 120-year-old Ford is cooler than Tesla.
Tesla Could Start Making Cars in Mexico Next Year, Governor Says
The governor of Nuevo León said a Tesla official had told him that the company’s plant there would be among its biggest and go up in record time.
Rivian Lost $6.8 Billion Last Year as Production Fell Short
The maker of electric trucks said it expected to double production in 2023 as the supply of parts became more reliable.
Lucid Steps Up Production as Supply Chain Problems Ease
The maker of electric luxury sedans said it made more than 7,000 cars in 2022, achieving a scaled-down target.
China’s Leading Electric Carmaker Has Arrived in Germany
BYD is a powerhouse in China and sells the most electric vehicles of any company in the world. Now it has a plan to attract buyers in Europe’s largest economy.
China’s Leading Electric Carmaker Has Arrived in Germany
BYD is a powerhouse in China and sells the most electric vehicles of any company in the world. Now it has a plan to attract buyers in Europe’s largest economy.
‘Cat’ Stolen From Your Car? It’s a Growing Crime Trend.
In New York City, thefts of catalytic converters, known as ‘cats,’ rose by nearly 5,000 in one year.
‘Cat’ Stolen From Your Car? It’s a Growing Crime Trend.
In New York City, thefts of catalytic converters, known as ‘cats,’ rose by nearly 5,000 in one year.
Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System
A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths or injuries caused by the flaws.
Tesla Will Open Some Chargers to All Electric Vehicles
An agreement with the White House to allow electric cars made by other automakers is part of a broad drive to improve charging and increase sales of battery-powered vehicles.