Trump and Republicans Cannot Stop Electric Vehicles, Experts Say
More car buyers are expected to eventually pick battery-powered cars and trucks as prices fall and technology improves, even if Biden-era incentives disappear.
U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky
The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.
How to Turn Climate Into a Working-Class Issue Under Trump
Climate issues are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.
House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land
The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”
Ford and General Motors Report a Sales Surge, Especially for E.V.s
The two big automakers said 2024 sales were up by 4 percent thanks to big increases in the final quarter.
Tesla Electric Car Sales Fell in 2024, a First for Elon Musk
The electric-car company led by Elon Musk no longer has the market to itself. Investors are focusing on autonomous driving and other new technologies.
Trucks in New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion Were Rented Using Turo
Renters of both vehicles had used Turo, a peer-to-peer app. Officials are investigating possible connections between the two cases.
Electric Vehicle Catches Fire Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas
Videos posted to social media appeared to show a vehicle engulfed in flames outside a lobby’s entrance. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.
Tesla’s Stock is Soaring Even as Its Car Sales Sag
Sales of the company’s cars are flagging, but investors are focusing on the potential of autonomous driving and Mr. Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Elon Musk Needs to Teach Our Government How to Lose More Money
A better industrial policy for the United States involves more risk taking, not less.