For Car Designers, E.V.s Offer a Blank Canvas
Frunks are just the start — think Cybertruck, not Focus.
Volkswagen Eyes U.S. Electric Vehicle Market as Ukraine War Disrupts Production
Focusing on electric vehicles, Volkswagen aims for growth in North America, though it could face tough competition.
Volkswagen Eyes U.S. Electric Vehicle Market as Ukraine War Disrupts Production
Focusing on electric vehicles, Volkswagen aims for growth in North America, though it could face tough competition.
Mercedes Opens Alabama Battery Plant, Part of a Southern Wave
The German automaker, which has made cars in the state for decades, has invested $1 billion in a factory to supply the power for electric vehicles.
The U.S. has made big promises. Where’s the money?
The latest spending bill in Congress contains far less money to help developing countries than President Biden had pledged. That fits a pattern.
Democrats Want Investigation Into Postal Service’s Gas Guzzlers Contract
A plan to purchase up to 165,000 gasoline-powered mail trucks instead of electric models has angered Democrats and the Biden administration.
How an Electric Truck Factory Became a Lightning Rod in Georgia
The governor hailed the factory as an economic boon that would put Georgia at the vanguard of the green economy. Not everyone liked the idea.
Frustrated With Utilities, Some Californians Are Leaving the Grid
Citing more blackouts, wildfires and higher electricity rates, a growing number of homeowners are choosing to build homes that run entirely on solar panels and batteries.
Why Is New York City So Far Behind on Electic Cars?
New York lags far behind most cities in electric-vehicle infrastructure, but changes are coming.
As Gas Prices Rise, NYC Lags Behind on Electric Cars
New York lags far behind most cities in electric-vehicle infrastructure, but changes are coming.
Rivian Pares Delivery Targets for 2022, Citing Supply Problems
The company said it expected to produce only 25,000 electric vehicles this year, adding a new cloud to its outlook only months after a hot I.P.O.
Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron GT: An Electric Family Tree
The two cars share some corporate technology but stand out in different ways. Another trait they share? Price tags mostly in six figures.
Biden Restores California’s Power to Set Stringent Tailpipe Rules
The state is expected to write strict auto pollution standards designed to significantly speed the transition to electric vehicles and influence new federal rules.
Carmakers Race to Control Next-Generation Battery Technology
The prize: batteries that would be cheaper, faster to charge and less vulnerable to raw material shortages. Whoever gets there first will have a major advantage.
E.P.A. Plans Tighter Tailpipe Rules for Trucks, Vans and Buses
For the first time since 2001, the government is setting more stringent limits on pollution from trucks, vans, and buses that harms human health.
Carmakers Race to Control Next-Generation Battery Technology
The prize: batteries that would be cheaper, faster to charge and less vulnerable to raw material shortages. Whoever gets there first will have a major advantage.
Tesla Wins Approval to Open European Assembly Plant
German authorities cleared the plant, which was built near Berlin, to open for production. Tesla plans to build 500,000 electric cars a year there.
Sony and Honda announce tie-up to make electric cars.
When Electric Cars Rule the Road, They’ll Need Spots to Power Up
A wireless infrastructure company is betting it can figure out how to locate and install charging stations for a growing wave of new vehicles.
Before Invasion, Ukraine’s Lithium Wealth Was Drawing Global Attention
Chinese and Australian investors had been lining up to explore for lithium, a metal that is critical to batteries and the world’s transition to clean energy.