Trump’s Tariffs and Tax Bill May Derail U.S. Battery Industry
Domestic factories that make batteries to store power to meet America’s rising energy demand depend on Chinese components and federal subsidies.
Hyundai to Invest $21 Billion in US in Bid to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs
Hyundai already makes cars in the United States, in Georgia and Alabama.
G.M. and Hyundai Plan to Work Together on New Vehicles
General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies.
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.
Las exportaciones de China se disparan. Vienen repercusiones mundiales
La economía china se beneficia del aumento de las ventas de productos manufacturados al exterior, que crea empleos. Pero el impacto podría sentirse en las fuerzas laborales de Europa y Asia.
China’s Exports Surge Are Drawing a Global Backlash
Increasing overseas sales of manufactured goods are helping China’s economy and creating employment, but countries from Europe to South Asia may lose jobs.
LG Will Spend $5.5 Billion on a Battery Factory in Arizona
Investment plans for U.S. battery production have increased since President Biden signed a law that offers generous incentives for electric cars and green energy.
Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia
Hanwha Qcells expects to make solar panels and their components in the United States to take advantage of President Biden’s climate policies.
Far From Routine, Asia Trip Presents Thorny Tests for Kamala Harris
A visit for Shinzo Abe’s controversial state funeral also includes outreach to Asian allies over military advances by North Korea and China.
Ford to Boost Spending on E.V.s to $30 Billion
Ford has gone from being a relative latecomer to battery-powered vehicles to making them a central focus. Last week it introduced the F-150 Lightning, an electric truck.