E.V.s Start With a Bigger Carbon Footprint. But That Doesn’t Last.
The manufacturing and disposal of electric vehicles result in more greenhouse gases than nonelectric models, but that difference will eventually disappear altogether.
Tesla’s Profit Jumped in Third Quarter on Strong Sales
The electric carmaker is growing fast but investors are worried that sales are starting to slow because of higher prices and interest rates.
E.V. Bonanza Flows to Red States That Denounce Biden Climate Policies
No Republican in Congress voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. But their districts and states will greatly benefit from the investments spurred by the law.
Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies
The president’s plans to bolster America’s electric vehicle and battery production have opened a rift in relationships in Asia and Europe.
Lucid Increases Electric Vehicle Production but Still Faces Challenges
The maker of electric sedans said it would hit its scaled-back production targets for 2022 after facing supply hurdles.
G.M. Reports 24% Increase in Auto Sales for Quarter
The automaker’s performance indicates that the global semiconductor shortage is beginning to ease.
Tesla Sold 343,000 Vehicles in Third Quarter, an Increase
The increase from the same period last year comes as competition grows among automakers producing electric vehicles in the United States.
For China’s Auto Market, Electric Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present.
More electric cars will be sold in the country this year than in the rest of the world combined, as its domestic market accelerates ahead of the global competition.
How a Quebec Lithium Mine May Help Make Electric Cars Affordable
The project also illustrates how difficult it is to get lithium out of the ground and break China’s dominance in processing the metal and turning it into batteries.
Gina McCarthy: Businesses No Longer See Climate Action as Driving Job Losses
The private sector now sees climate as an opportunity for job creation and economic revitalization.
Mercedes and Rivian Plan to Make Vans Together in Europe
The agreement is a rare example of cooperation between a traditional carmaker and an upstart.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For Electric Vehicle Makers, Winners and Losers in Climate Bill
Carmakers may need several years to revamp their supply chains to meet new rules, but the legislation is still seen as a win for electric vehicles.
Rivian Lost $1.7 Billion in the Second Quarter
The maker of electric pickup trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles increased its production forecast for the year, but only slightly.
Ford Raises Prices of F-150 Lightning Electric Truck
Demand for electric vehicles has been far stronger than the supply of battery materials like lithium, nickel and cobalt.
Tesla faces a pressure campaign from activist investors.
The automaker’s annual meeting will include votes on several proposals, including one on discrimination and another on board independence, that are opposed by its chief executive, Elon Musk.