UAW Votes to Authorize Strikes if Negotiations Fail
The vote by workers at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis came as the United Auto Workers union seeks big raises and other gains in contract talks with the three automakers.
G.M. Will Add Backup Power Function to Its Electric Vehicles
As extreme weather events lead to more power outages, the carmaker said it would equip all its electric vehicles to act as sources of emergency power.
Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms
The United Auto Workers leader vowed to be tougher than his predecessors in contract talks. His initial demands attach big numbers to that promise.
The Big Number: 30,000
G.M. and other automakers will jointly spend at least $1 billion to build a North American network of electric vehicle chargers.
Ford’s Profit Jumped in Second Quarter
The automaker made more money on trucks and sport utility vehicles but reported bigger losses on electric vehicles.
Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor
Republicans are raising fresh concerns about CATL, the battery maker Ford is working with to bring new technology to the U.S., and its connections to Xinjiang.
Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor
Republicans are raising fresh concerns about CATL, the battery maker Ford is working with to bring new technology to the U.S., and its connections to Xinjiang.
Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter as Price Cuts Spurred Demand
Elon Musk’s electric car company is facing intensifying competition from newer Chinese automakers and established Western car companies.
Ford Slashes Price of Electric F-150 Lightning as Demand Weakens
Sales of electric vehicles have slowed recently partly because prices of some models like the F-150 Lightning had risen a lot.
A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts
Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.