Ford Will Make Gasoline Trucks Not Electric Vehicles in Canada Plant
Ford will build large pickups at a Canadian factory that it had previously slated to produce electric vehicles, sales of which have slowed in recent months.
How to Become a Player in the Global Mineral Trade
Kazakhstan’s bounty has enriched the country and grabbed the attention of entrepreneurs scrambling to control the ingredients needed to fight climate change.
Elon Musk Says He Will Move X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas
The social media and rocket companies are headquartered in California, which the billionaire criticized for its recent transgender legislation.
Oil Companies are Thriving as the World Pushes for Clean Energy
High prices and growing demand have helped U.S. oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars.
Consumers Should Control Their Electric Meter Data
The data they generate must be standardized and widely available to be useful. Right now, it mostly isn’t.
Electric Vehicles May Become Harder to Rent
Rental car firms are offering temporary deals on electric cars, which they are selling after they lost value more quickly than expected.
Biden Offers $1.7 Billion to Help Factories Build Electric Vehicles
A Jeep plant that closed last year will be among those that will benefit from federal grants meant to help automotive manufacturers and protect jobs.
A.I. Helped to Spot a Copper Mining Bonanza in Zambia
The site, in Zambia, could make billions for Silicon Valley, provide minerals for the energy transition and help the United States in its rivalry with China.
Tesla’s Share of U.S. Electric Car Market Falls Below 50%
A new report estimates that the company led by Elon Musk accounted for just under half of all battery-powered vehicles sold in the second quarter of the year.
A Brand-New Electric Bus, No Charge. (That Was One Problem.)
In tiny Wymore, Neb., a sleek new battery-powered school bus became a Rorschach test for the future.
As the E.V. Revolution Slows, Ferrari Enters the Race
Growth in electric vehicle sales has been slowing, but the Italian luxury carmaker is stepping up investment and setting ambitious targets.
New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.”
Europe Tells China’s Carmakers: Get Ready to Pay Tariffs
The European Union took the next step toward collecting heavy tariffs on electric vehicles, ahead of a final decision in October.
Fight Over Seabed Agency Leadership Turns Nasty
An election over the future of a United Nations-affiliated organization could determine whether the Pacific Ocean floor will soon be mined for metals used in electric vehicles.
Auto Sales Grew Slightly in Second Quarter
High interest rates, economic uncertainty and a cyberattack appear to have dampened sales in the three months between April and June.
Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla
The Tesla chief executive’s polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales.
China Dangled Rebates to Lure People to Spend. It’s Not Enough.
China’s leaders vowed to kick-start spending by offering subsidies for households to buy cars and appliances. But many consumers aren’t biting.
The Big Number: $5 Billion
The amount Volkswagen said it planned to invest in the electric vehicle maker Rivian.
Republicans Used to Love Wind and Solar. That Romance Has Cooled.
A new Pew Research Center survey finds Republican support for wind, solar and electric vehicles has tanked since President Biden was elected, mostly among those 65 and older.
Trump’s War on Clean Energy Would Benefit China, Economists Say
President Biden’s landmark climate law could be repealed in a Trump administration. Experts said that would jeopardize $488 billion in American investments.