Transitioning to Electric Vehicles in the U.S.
Readers discuss a new Biden administration rule and Toyota’s strategy. Also: Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. oppression; church and state; death preparation; falling birthrates.
Inside the Republican Attacks on Electric Vehicles
President Biden’s new rule cutting emissions from vehicle tailpipes has deepened a partisan battle over automotive technology.
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Phasing Out Gas Cars
The regulations would require automakers to produce more electric vehicles and hybrids by gradually tightening limits on tailpipe pollution.
What to Know About Biden’s New Clean Cars Regulation
Here’s what the rule is, and what it’s not: A ban on gas cars.
A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
A boom in data centers and factories is straining electric grids and propping up fossil fuels.
Here’s Where the Inflation Reduction Act Is Working, and Where It’s Falling Short
Electric vehicles are booming as expected, a new analysis found, but renewable power isn’t growing as quickly as hoped.
Republican Attacks on Biden’s Climate Law Raise Concerns Ahead of Election
Executives of companies with clean energy projects are facing questions about the potential for a rollback of the law and its incentives if a Republican wins.
Biden Administration Is Said to Slow Early Stage of Shift to Electric Cars
The change to planned rules was an election-year concession to labor unions and auto executives, according to people familiar with the plan.
Three Climate Takeaways From Indonesia’s Presidential Election and the Vote for Subianto
The presumed winner supports policies that have led to a boom in coal-burning, but also to the creation of a nascent electric-battery industry.
Are You Getting Sticker Shock From Your Electric Bills? We Want to Hear About It.
Electricity prices have increased across the country in recent years and we want to know about your bill.