Merkel Leaves the German Economy With Trouble Under the Hood
Chancellor Angela Merkel steered Europe through crises, and Germany has boomed during her tenure. But she has ducked changes needed to ensure the success lasts, analysts say.
Lucid Motors Beats Tesla in Range, Going 520 Miles on a Charge, EPA Says
Tesla, which makes about two-thirds of electric vehicles sold in the United States, has long produced the cars with the best range.
Lucid Motors beats Tesla in range, going 520 miles on a charge, the E.P.A. says.
Tesla, which makes about two-thirds of electric vehicles sold in the United States, has long produced the cars with the best range.
Ford’s Truck of the Future Looks Pretty Familiar
A compelling commercial to sell electric trucks leaves out planetary responsibility. Is this really good news?
Can a Green-Economy Boom Town Be Built to Last?
The race to make electric vehicles is turning some places into winners. Normal, Ill., is one of them. But it has seen good times go sour in the past.
Building a More Sustainable Car, From Headlamp to Tailpipe
Vehicle makers shy away from traditional materials that are hard to recycle, like leather and plastics, and look to repurpose alternatives that still convey quality.
Your Batteries Are Due for Disruption
This week, a more efficient type of battery arrives in a wristband fitness tracker. It could soon reach smart glasses, cars and even aircraft.
California Recall Vote Could Weaken the State’s Aggressive Climate Policies
Many Republicans vying to replace Newsom as governor want to roll back the state’s ambitious plans to cut planet-warming emissions, a change with nationwide implications.
The Mighty Pickup Slims Down
Small trucks from Ford and Hyundai are joining a growing field of electric models as America’s go-to vehicle adapts to an evolving market.
Biden’s Electric Car Plans Hinge on Having Enough Chargers
The United States has about 100,000 public chargers, far fewer than Europe and China. It needs 10 times as many, auto experts say, to complete the switch from combustion engine vehicles.
Selling Hot New Cars at Pebble Beach, the Land of Classics
There’s money in the air at Monterey Car Week, so where better to sell a rare new Bugatti or Ferrari?
Rivian, an Electric Truck Maker, Files for an I.P.O.
The company did not provide many details about its confidential filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
G.M. Is Expanding the Chevrolet Bolt Recall
The recall now covers 2017-2022 models. The latest move, to add three more model years, will increase costs by $1 billion.
New Water Cuts Are Coming in the West
After years of drought, officials declared a shortage on the Colorado River. The decision triggers mandatory restrictions on water use.
New Water Cuts Are Coming in the West
After years of drought, officials declared a shortage on the Colorado River. The decision triggers mandatory restrictions on water use.
Books That Cover Two Human Constants: Time and Motion
A review of Tom Standage’s “A Brief History of Motion” and David Rooney’s “About Time” delves into our concern with moving faster and checking our clocks.
‘It Happened So Fast’: Inside a Fatal Tesla Autopilot Accident
A 2019 crash in Florida highlights how gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance system and distractions can have tragic consequences.
U.S. to Investigate Tesla’s Autopilot System After Series of Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is aware of 11 crashes since 2018 when Tesla vehicles operating under Autopilot control have hit emergency vehicles.
A Skeptical Stock Analyst Wins Big by Seeking Out Frauds
The activist short-seller behind Hindenburg Research has become known for research that sends companies’ stock sinking. He says he’s not in it just to move share prices.
Can America Really Drive Its Way Out of Climate Change?
Electric vehicles promise an easy resolution to the tension between the need to halt climate change and America’s love of cars. Can they deliver?