British Battery Start-Up Files for Bankruptcy
The failure of Britishvolt is a blow to Britain’s plans to promote the manufacture of electric cars, and threatens the future of its automotive industry.
Elon Musk’s Appetite for Destruction
A wave of lawsuits argue that Tesla’s self-driving software is dangerously overhyped. What can its blind spots teach us about the company’s erratic C.E.O.?
Elon Musk Faces Trial Over His 2018 Plan to Take Tesla Private
Investors are seeking billions of dollars in damages for their losses after Mr. Musk posted a proposal on Twitter that never materialized.
Tesla Cuts Prices Sharply as It Moves to Bolster Demand
The price reductions in the United States will make more of the company’s electric vehicles eligible for a federal tax credit.
Electric Vehicles Keep Defying Almost Everyone’s Predictions
The revolution is also a case study in how much further we have to go.
Mercedes-Benz Plans to Build U.S. Electric Car Charging Network
The network could help increase the low number of charging stations, encouraging more people to buy electric vehicles.
Ford Sales Dipped in 2022, but Electric Vehicle Deliveries Surged
The company’s production was limited by a global chip shortage but it made big gains in the fastest-growing segment of the auto market.
Tesla Sales in China Slump as Competition Intensifies
Worry about the carmaker’s sales in the world’s largest car market is one reason the shares have plunged.
Auto Sales Likely Fell in 2022 Because of Supply Chain Chaos
Automakers have been hampered by the supply of semiconductors and higher interest rates.
Tesla Car Sales Rose 18% in Last Quarter
The company’s rapid growth is expected to ease as the economy slows and demand for its electric cars weakens.
Elon Musk’s Antics Hurt Tesla’s Democratic-Leaning Brand
Does Elon know who buys his stuff?
Tesla Had a Bad Year. Some Investors Are Blaming Elon Musk.
Investors blame Elon Musk and wonder how much more the stock will fall.
Which Electric Vehicles Qualify for Federal Tax Credits?
Here is a partial list of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that will qualify for federal tax credits in 2023.
Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles Are About to Get Confusing
Foreign-made cars no longer qualify. Tesla and G.M. should become eligible again. But officials are still working on the fine print.
Jeep Plant Shutdown Imperils Illinois Town and 1,350 Workers
Stellantis plans to idle the factory, which makes the Cherokee, as it shifts to electric vehicles. Labor talks and a union election may be affected.
Elon Musk’s Distraction Is Just One of Tesla’s Problems
The maker of electric cars faces sharp competition, plummeting shares and production woes while its chief executive is preoccupied with Twitter.
Electric Cars Are Taking Off, but When Will Battery Recycling Follow?
Many companies and investors are eager to recycle batteries but it could take a decade or more before enough used lithium-ion batteries become available.
Once You See the Truth About Cars, You Can’t Unsee It
Cars promised liberation. They delivered something very different.
In a Future Filled With Electric Cars, AM Radio May Be Left Behind
Carmakers say electromagnetic interference causes static and noise on AM transmissions, annoying customers. Broadcasters say they could lose a connection to their core listeners, who rely on the radio for emergencies.
Workers at E.V. Battery Plant in Ohio Vote to Unionize
The result, at a plant owned by General Motors and a South Korean company, is a milestone for the auto union in organizing electric vehicle workers.