Why Elon Musk Needs China
Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the West over his reliance on the country.
Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.
Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.
The ‘Blood Bath’ Battle and the Electric Car War
Does President Biden expect to win on a Jan. 6 strategy alone?
How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars
The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.
Transitioning to Electric Vehicles in the U.S.
Readers discuss a new Biden administration rule and Toyota’s strategy. Also: Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. oppression; church and state; death preparation; falling birthrates.
Inside the Republican Attacks on Electric Vehicles
President Biden’s new rule cutting emissions from vehicle tailpipes has deepened a partisan battle over automotive technology.
The Roadblocks to Biden’s Electric Vehicles Plan
E.V.s have become part of the political culture wars
Biden’s Cash Advantage Grows, and America Falls Behind in Happiness
Plus, cartels target seniors who own timeshares.
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Phasing Out Gas Cars
The regulations would require automakers to produce more electric vehicles and hybrids by gradually tightening limits on tailpipe pollution.
New Rules Will Still Push Carmakers to Sell More Electric Cars
New Biden administration auto rules will ease requirements compared to an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles.
What to Know About Biden’s New Clean Cars Regulation
Here’s what the rule is, and what it’s not: A ban on gas cars.
Tesla tiene problemas, y algunos comienzan a dudar de su dominio
Mientras el precio de las acciones cae, los inversores se preguntan si la empresa, dirigida por Elon Musk, podrá resistir la intensificación de la competencia.
U.S. Accuses Two Men of Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets
Federal prosecutors said the pair tried to sell technology to manufacture batteries for electric cars that belonged to the company.
Trump’s Violent Language Toward EVs
The former president has deployed increasingly aggressive talk about electric vehicles and their effect on the American economy.
Trump’s Violent Language Toward EVs
The former president has deployed increasingly aggressive talk about electric vehicles and their effect on the American economy.
Tesla’s Troubles Raise Questions About Its Invincibility
As the share price plunges, investors wonder whether the company, led by Elon Musk, can withstand intensifying competition.
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.
Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker
The carmaker and energy company settled with a Black man who had worked at its California factory and had won a $3 million judgment against the company.
Energy Department Offers $2.3 Billion Loan to Boost Lithium Production
Demand for lithium, which is used in electric vehicle batteries, has soared but domestic production of the metal has lagged behind other countries.
A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
A boom in data centers and factories is straining electric grids and propping up fossil fuels.