The agreement is a rare example of cooperation between a traditional carmaker and an upstart.
A new rule aiming to reduce emissions could set off a major shift in the automobile industry.
Investments in battery factories, solar panel manufacturing and mining will help the Biden administration meet targets for reducing greenhouse gases.
The country’s success with two- and three-wheeled vehicles that sell for as little as $1,000 could be a template for other developing countries.
Critics of the state’s push to end reliance on gas-powered vehicles seized on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather underscored the need for the E.V. transition.
Critics of the state’s push to end reliance on gas-powered vehicles seized on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather underscored the need for the E.V. transition.
The plan is part of a global push by the automaker to develop and produce electric vehicles.
There's a dirty side to creating clean cars.
The announcement comes as the auto industry ramps up its efforts to switch to electric vehicles.
Enforcement could be complex and legal challenges are likely. But ultimately, experts say, success or failure will depend on steady supply and buyers’ appetite.