Republicans Propose a New Way to Scrap Fuel Economy Rules: No Fines
For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.
Cargo Ship That Caught Fire Carrying Electric Vehicles Sinks in the Pacific
Three weeks after a fire broke out on the ship off the coast of Alaska, the Morning Midas sank, along with thousands of cars on board.
Ford Will Keep Battery Factory Even if Republicans Ax Tax Break
Ford Motor said it would open a new plant in Michigan that could become ineligible for federal incentives under a policy bill championed by President Trump and passed by the House.
Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin
The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.
Justices Let Fuel Producers Challenge California’s Limits on Car Emissions
The 7-to-2 decision stressed that it did not address the merits of the dispute, and concerned only whether the producers had standing to sue.
Trump’s Iran Deadline, and TikTok’s Future in the U.S.
Plus, a fast-food gimmick turns 20.
Hybrid Cars, Once Derided and Dismissed, Have Become Popular
Automakers and car buyers are taking a second, harder look at hybrids after leaving them behind for electric vehicles.
Tesla’s Robotaxi, Long Promised by Elon Musk, Joins a Crowded Field
Mr. Musk says the driverless taxis could begin ferrying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, where other companies already have similar cars on the road.
BYD and Other Chinese Carmakers Expand Sales in Europe Despite Tariffs
BYD and other companies doubled their share of the car market after the European Union imposed higher tariffs on electric vehicles from China.
Senate Proposal Ends Tax Cuts for Clean Energy, Disappointing Climate Advocates
A Senate tax package softens some blows imposed on renewables by a House version of the bill. But it still terminates many credits for clean power.