Energy Department Offers $2.3 Billion Loan to Boost Lithium Production
Demand for lithium, which is used in electric vehicle batteries, has soared but domestic production of the metal has lagged behind other countries.
BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles
Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has been able to compete effectively against Tesla.
Tesla Profit Doubles From Tax Effect, but Price Cuts Hurt
Quarterly earnings soared from a year earlier after the company booked a tax benefit, but increased competition and a price war took a toll, the electric-car maker said.
U.S. to Limit China’s Ability to Benefit From Electric Vehicle Industry
The Biden administration issued new rules to prevent Chinese firms from supplying parts for electric cars set to receive billions of dollars in tax credits.
Electric Vehicle Push Returns North Carolina to Its Lithium Mining Roots
After decades of stagnation, the Tar Heel State is the beneficiary of a lithium rush fueled by demand for car batteries.
Relax, Electric Vehicles Really Are the Best Choice for the Climate
Electric vehicles really are better for the environment than hybrid vehicles that have both gas and electric motors.
Exxon Mobil Plans to Produce Lithium in Arkansas
The move is the oil giant’s first foray in the production of a metal vital for electric vehicle batteries.
Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business
Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions.
La crisis mortal de los incendios de bicicletas eléctricas en NYC
Los responsables municipales se apresuran a regular los dispositivos de movilidad impulsados por baterías, que han provocado más de 100 incendios este año.
How E-Bike Battery Fires Became a Deadly Crisis in New York City
City leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been the source of over 100 fires so far this year.