How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales
Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.
What Elon Musk Needs From China
From electric cars to solar panels, Mr. Musk has built businesses in high-tech manufacturing sectors now targeted by Beijing for Chinese dominance.
The Clean Energy Boom in Republican Districts
Trump has said he’ll repeal President Biden’s climate law, but one North Carolina district shows how hard unwinding multibillion-dollar projects could be.
Northvolt, Europe’s Hope for a Battery Champion, Files for Bankruptcy
The company’s woes are symptomatic of a wider malaise among companies that make batteries for electric vehicles.
Automakers Want Trump to Keep Federal E.V. Regulations in Place
Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.
Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow
The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles.
Installing E.V. Chargers is Finally Paying Off for Retailers
Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.
How Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Tesla, SpaceX and X
Mr. Musk dug into his companies’ budgets, preferring to cut too much rather than too little and to deal with the fallout later. Under Donald Trump, he is set to apply those tactics to the U.S. government.
Trump Wants to Kill the E.V. Tax Credit. Here’s What to Know.
President-elect Donald J. Trump wants Congress to repeal a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Doing so would hurt American automakers.
Tesla Issues Sixth Cybertruck Recall This Year
Tesla said a defect could cause the electric truck to lose driver power and pledged to replace the affected part for free.
2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record
Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re are burning more than ever before.
Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance
The new agreement builds on an earlier announcement in which the German automaker said it would invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles. The new venture brings them closer.
Los aranceles de Trump se enfrentarán a una China diferente
China enfrenta un panorama económico complicado, pero su dependencia de los mercados estadounidenses se ha reducido y parece estar tomando medidas para el crecimiento interno.
As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China
The Chinese economy is more dependent on exports, making tariffs more potent, yet it’s less reliant on American markets and increasingly bent on self-sufficiency.
Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?
The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.
Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in Half
The Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales.
Elon Musk Helped Elect Trump. What Does He Expect in Return?
The world’s richest man gave his money and time in campaigning for the president-elect and now is putting in his requests for a friendlier regulatory environment.
Tesla’s Stock Jumps After Trump’s Victory
Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect.
The Candidates Keep Talking About Electric Cars in Michigan. Here’s Why.
Electric vehicles are a top-tier issue in Michigan, where both candidates have framed a vote for their opponent as a threat to the state’s auto industry.
Why There’s Hope for U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.