E.P.A. Lays Out Rules to Turbocharge Sales of Electric Cars and Trucks
The Biden administration is proposing rules to ensure that two-thirds of new cars and a quarter of new heavy trucks sold in the U.S. by 2032 are all-electric.
E.P.A. Is Said to Propose Rules Meant to Drive Up Electric Car Sales Tenfold
In what would be the nation’s most ambitious climate regulation, the proposal is designed to ensure that electric cars make up the majority of new U.S. auto sales by 2032.
A Rush to Mine the Deep Sea Is Underway. It Must Be Stopped.
A scramble to mine the deep sea could soon commence. And once it begins, there will be little hope of reining it in.
A Rush to Mine the Deep Sea Is Underway. It Must Be Stopped.
A scramble to mine the deep sea could soon commence. And once it begins, there will be little hope of reining it in.
Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System
A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths or injuries caused by the flaws.
Carmakers Are Pushing Autonomous Tech. This Engineer Wants Limits.
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.
Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology Comes Under Justice Dept. Scrutiny
A regulatory filing says officials have asked about software that Elon Musk, the chief executive, has said would allow cars to operate autonomously.
Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor
Mining in parts of the Pacific Ocean was meant to benefit poor countries, but an international agency gave a Canadian company access to prized seabed sites with metals crucial to the green energy revolution.
Here Are the Challenges Ahead for California’s Ban on Gas Cars
Enforcement could be complex and legal challenges are likely. But ultimately, experts say, success or failure will depend on steady supply and buyers’ appetite.
California E.V. Mandate Finds a Receptive Auto Industry
The move to phase out gasoline-powered cars, with other states expected to follow, matches automakers’ plans. The challenge will be making it happen.