The automakers paid the federal government for falling short of efficiency standards for cars and trucks in recent years.
Passenger cars dominate the electric vehicle market, but light delivery trucks could benefit from the cost savings and range E.V.s offer.
Automakers are pouring money into research and development facilities, creating spaces intended for creativity and collaboration among design and engineering teams.
The decline over the first three months of 2022 was primarily the result of the short-term costs of job cuts and slower sales in China.
Buying an electric car has become much more complicated because of restrictions on which models qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.
Rules that take effect on Tuesday will limit the $7,500 credits to electric cars made domestically with minerals from the U.S. or trade allies.
New federal rules are expected to speed the transition to E.V.s, a shift that car companies have embraced but will be challenged to carry out.
The state, heavily dependent on the auto industry, is a case study in whether electric vehicles will create or destroy jobs.
G.M. is ending production of the classic American sports car, but executives say an electric version is likely. Corvette is already planning one.
The electric car company’s decision to slash prices appears to have paid off in reviving demand.