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.
The Biden administration hopes its guidelines for up to $7,500 in tax credits will encourage automakers to reduce their reliance on China for batteries and raw materials.
Investment plans for U.S. battery production have increased since President Biden signed a law that offers generous incentives for electric cars and green energy.
An unexpected decline in the price of an essential battery material, along with those of other commodities, is good news for buyers. But experts disagree on how long low prices will last.
E.V.s are usually a more climate-friendly option. But as they bulk up, their emissions savings, and other environmental and safety benefits, begin to diminish.
Missy Cummings, who spent more than a year at the federal auto safety agency, said that drivers were putting too much trust in systems like Tesla’s Autopilot and that regulators needed to restrict their use.
Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.