India’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Riding on Mopeds and Rickshaws
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.
Amid Heat Wave, California Asks Electric Vehicle Owners to Limit Charging
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.
Amid Heat Wave, California Asks Electric Vehicle Owners to Limit Charging
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.
Toyota adds $2.5 billion to its investment in a North Carolina battery plant.
The plan is part of a global push by the automaker to develop and produce electric vehicles.
This Remote Mine Could Foretell the Future of America’s Electric Car Industry
Hiding a thousand feet below the earth’s surface in this patch of northern Minnesota wetlands are ancient mineral deposits that some view as critical to fueling America’s clean energy future.
By the Numbers: Electric Vehicle Minerals
There's a dirty side to creating clean cars.
Honda and LG will jointly build a U.S. battery plant.
The announcement comes as the auto industry ramps up its efforts to switch to electric vehicles.
Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor
Mining in parts of the Pacific Ocean was meant to benefit poor countries, but an international agency gave a Canadian company access to prized seabed sites with metals crucial to the green energy revolution.
We Can’t Just Throw Bigger Batteries at Electric Vehicles
There are better ways to use batteries than putting them in premium EVs.
Here Are the Challenges Ahead for California’s Ban on Gas Cars
Enforcement could be complex and legal challenges are likely. But ultimately, experts say, success or failure will depend on steady supply and buyers’ appetite.
A smarter transition to electric vehicles
E.V.s will bring down emissions, but the materials needed to build them have other environmental costs. We explain why, and talk about ways to limit the harm.
California E.V. Mandate Finds a Receptive Auto Industry
The move to phase out gasoline-powered cars, with other states expected to follow, matches automakers’ plans. The challenge will be making it happen.
California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars
The decision, to take effect by 2035, will very likely speed a wider transition to electric vehicles because many other states follow California’s standards.
Ford to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs in Transition to Electric Vehicles
The automaker said the move was needed to be competitive and reallocate resources.
Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Buys Mining Rights in Greenland
Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars.
Rare Earth Supplier Turns to Greenland to Cut Reliance on Russia
Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars.
Expansion of Clean Energy Loans Is ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Climate Bill
The bill President Biden signed into law recently will greatly expand government loans and loan guarantees for clean energy and automotive projects and businesses.
What Goes Into an E.V. Battery?
Electric vehicle batteries are composed of hundreds or thousands of individual lithium-ion cells or pouches.
Why Buying an Electric Car Just Became More Complicated
The new climate, tax and health law signed by President Biden extends a credit for electric vehicle buyers. But there are new strings attached that kick in at different times.
A Frustrating Hassle Holding Electric Cars Back: Broken Chargers
Owners of battery-powered cars sometimes struggle to refuel on longer trips because public chargers don’t work or malfunction while cars are plugged in.