Enforcement could be complex and legal challenges are likely. But ultimately, experts say, success or failure will depend on steady supply and buyers’ appetite.
The move to phase out gasoline-powered cars, with other states expected to follow, matches automakers’ plans. The challenge will be making it happen.
The decision, to take effect by 2035, will very likely speed a wider transition to electric vehicles because many other states follow California’s standards.
The automaker said the move was needed to be competitive and reallocate resources.
Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars.
Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars.
The new climate, tax and health law signed by President Biden extends a credit for electric vehicle buyers. But there are new strings attached that kick in at different times.
Owners of battery-powered cars sometimes struggle to refuel on longer trips because public chargers don’t work or malfunction while cars are plugged in.
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The climate bill will make cleaner energy cheaper for everyone.
Carmakers may need several years to revamp their supply chains to meet new rules, but the legislation is still seen as a win for electric vehicles.
The maker of electric pickup trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles increased its production forecast for the year, but only slightly.
Demand for electric vehicles has been far stronger than the supply of battery materials like lithium, nickel and cobalt.
Battery-powered vehicles are considered essential to the fight against climate change, but most models are aimed at the affluent.
A state agency said the electric carmaker had misled the public in describing its driver-assistance service as autonomous.
There has been a surge in the sales of cars that can travel short distances on just electricity and have a gasoline engine for longer trips.
The maker of luxury electric cars that hopes to challenge Tesla struggled to get parts and build vehicles in the second quarter.
The Senate’s proposal aims to accelerate electric car sales and promote domestic battery manufacturing at China’s expense.
The $369 billion climate and tax bill would affect every aspect of U.S. energy production, with incentives for producers and consumers to move away from fossil fuels.
The automaker reaffirmed its forecast for earnings for the full year.