Electric Cars for Everyone? Not Unless They Get Cheaper.
President Biden has made conversion to E.V.s a pillar of climate policy. But government incentives mostly help affluent buyers, not average families.
How Biden’s E.V. Plan Could Help Tesla and Squeeze Toyota
A push to increase sales of electric vehicles favors companies that already have all-electric cars on the market and could penalize those that don’t.
Biden Expected to Announce Goal of 50% Electric Vehicle Sales by 2030
The initiative would also promote the construction of charging stations and include financial incentives for consumers and carmakers.
General Motors Recalls Chevrolet Bolts Over Battery Fire Hazard
The automaker has told owners of the 51,000 vehicles, from the 2017 to 2019 model years, to take precautions until defects are remedied.
General Motors Recalls Chevrolet Bolts Over Battery Fire Hazard
The automaker has told owners of the 51,000 vehicles, from the 2017 to 2019 model years, to take precautions until defects are remedied.
After Fires, Chevrolet Bolt Owners Are Warned: Don’t Park Indoors
Even electric vehicles serviced in response to a recall last year may still be at risk, the vehicle’s manufacturer and federal safety officials said.
Behind the Lordstown Debacle, the Hand of a Wall Street Dealmaker
A longtime real estate investor and former Goldman Sachs executive decided to take an electric truck company public. Chaos ensued.
Tesla Autopilot and other driver-assistance systems get new scrutiny.
Federal safety regulators told automakers to provide more information about accidents involving cars and trucks with automation technology.
Lordstown Says it Has No ‘Binding’ Orders
The start-up gained attention by purchasing a shuttered General Motors factory in Ohio in 2019. At the time, G.M. was under pressure from President Trump to find a buyer for the plant.
G.M. to Boost Electric Vehicle Spending, Build Battery Plants
General Motors’ push to increase E.V. spending follows an announcement by Ford that it would start making an electric version of its F-150 pickup truck this year.