A Climate Hawk’s Issues With Electric Vehicles
Toyota is notoriously skeptical of a rapid transition to all-electric E.V.s. It may have a point.
G.M.’s Sales Jumped 19% in the Second Quarter
The biggest U.S. automaker sold more trucks and sport-utility vehicles as supply chain problems eased and demand remained strong.
In China, a Big Auto Show Returns to a Country That Has Gone Electric
The Shanghai auto show, the largest in China since before the pandemic, had one theme: The dominance of electric vehicles in the world’s largest car market is here to stay.
Automakers Face Test in Reaching U.S. Target for Electric Vehicles
New federal rules are expected to speed the transition to E.V.s, a shift that car companies have embraced but will be challenged to carry out.
Toyota Names a New CEO as Akio Toyoda Steps Aside
Akio Toyoda, who has been reluctant to embrace all-electric vehicles, will be succeeded as C.E.O. by a Lexus executive.
Auto Sales Likely Fell in 2022 Because of Supply Chain Chaos
Automakers have been hampered by the supply of semiconductors and higher interest rates.
Clean Energy Projects Surge After Climate Bill Passage
Investments in battery factories, solar panel manufacturing and mining will help the Biden administration meet targets for reducing greenhouse gases.
Toyota adds $2.5 billion to its investment in a North Carolina battery plant.
The plan is part of a global push by the automaker to develop and produce electric vehicles.
Plug-In Hybrid Cars Gain Ground in Race With Electric Rivals
There has been a surge in the sales of cars that can travel short distances on just electricity and have a gasoline engine for longer trips.
Electric Car Sales Climb Sharply Despite Shortages
A scarcity of semiconductors and raw materials held back production, but buyers remain enthusiastic.