Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin
The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.
Republican Vote Against E.V. Mandate Was Also a Vote Against California
For decades, California has been able to adopt its own emissions regulations, effectively setting the bar for carmakers nationally. And for just as long, Republicans have resented the state’s outsize influence.
House Votes to Block California Plan to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars in 2035
Republicans, joined by a handful of Democrats, voted to eliminate California’s electric vehicle policy, which had been adopted by 11 other states.
E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.
States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.
Are You a Super Driver? Some States Want to Help You Go Electric.
A small share of motorists burns about a third of America’s gasoline, a study found. Switching to electric vehicles would make a huge dent in climate-warming emissions.
Slow Rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Network Could Hinder E.V. Adoption
Lawmakers approved $5 billion for states to build a network of fast chargers two years ago. Although some states have made progress in recent weeks, most have not yet awarded contracts or started construction.
How Your Child’s School Bus Might Prevent Blackouts
When not driving around, electric buses and other vehicles could help utilities by storing their solar and wind energy and releasing it to meet surges in demand.
Nonunion Workers Are Playing a Big Role in the Autoworkers’ Strike
The three U.S. automakers say they are already at a disadvantage to nonunion rivals while labor leaders hope that big gains in negotiations will inspire workers in Southern states to unionize.
Unions Fight in the States to Make Biden’s Climate Agenda Work for Workers
Labor leaders worry that some federal incentives for renewable energy do not come with strict standards on pay. In Maine, they added their own.
Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement
Experts on unions and the industry said the U.A.W. strike could accelerate a wave of worker actions, or stifle labor’s recent momentum.