A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition
The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.
Tesla’s Share of U.S. Electric Car Market Falls Below 50%
A new report estimates that the company led by Elon Musk accounted for just under half of all battery-powered vehicles sold in the second quarter of the year.
What Tesla’s Troubles Signal for the Electric Vehicle Market
The carmaker’s disappointing results point to slowing demand and a “sharp deterioration in growth” that extends beyond Elon Musk’s company.
Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.
It and other foreign automakers are trying to exploit upheaval caused by new technology to gain market share from their dominant rivals.
Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow
Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.
A New Law Supercharged Electric Car Manufacturing, but Not Sales
President Biden’s 2022 climate act spurred big investments in U.S. battery factories, but it has not similarly boosted E.V. sales.
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.
Cool? Or Just Clunky? The Fight Over Dashboard Touch Screens.
As luxury cars become rolling supercomputers, designers are wondering how big is too big.
Electric Car Sales Climb Sharply Despite Shortages
A scarcity of semiconductors and raw materials held back production, but buyers remain enthusiastic.
Want to Buy an Electric Car? Read This First
As gas prices surge, here are some tips for shopping for electric vehicles.