Trump Shuns E.V.s and Wind Power, But He’s Pouring Billions Into Batteries
The president may disdain clean energy tech, but energy storage is also crucial for A.I. and defense — and China’s dominance in the sector has officials worried.
E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks
The Trump administration wants to roll back some Biden-era restrictions on smog-causing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.
The American Economy Isn’t as Bad as You Might Think
Influencers may be “Chinamaxxing,” but the U.S. is still the world’s economic powerhouse.
In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk
Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
This Megafactory Is a Test Case for the U.S.-China Tech Race
Chinese firms have some of the world’s most advanced technology. But U.S. officials say relying on it could come with a downside.
Have You Bought a Tesla Recently? We Want to Hear From You.
Tesla sales are rebounding in Europe even though many people have negative feelings about Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive. We want to know why.
Elon Musk Returns to Trump’s Side in Beijing
Mr. Musk is part of a delegation of business leaders to China, where his interests include Tesla’s electric vehicle factory and solar panels.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
Is Trump About to Invite In the Biggest Predator in the World?
Chinese automakers do not belong on American soil.
In Hungary, Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Ties to Orban
Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.
Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund
Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that the Supreme Court later struck down.
Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option
The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.
The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?
This is how cars got so ridiculously, forbiddingly expensive.
Why Electric Trucks Haven’t Taken Off in the U.S.
The vast majority of commercial trucks in the U.S. run on diesel, but that may be changing as fuel prices rise and Tesla ramps up production.
Billionaires and the Erosion of Democracy
Readers discuss the effects of billionaires on U.S. society and politics. Also: Electric cars; President Trump’s personal ICE; an invitation to teenagers.
Life at $4 a Gallon
The war in Iran has sent gas prices soaring. Here’s what to know about how higher gas prices can change consumer behavior.
Trump Administration Sues California Over Tailpipe Emissions Limits
A lawsuit argues that the state’s regulations would illegally force a rapid transition to electric vehicles.
Amid the Iran War, the U.S. Must Cut Its Exposure to Oil Price Spikes
America is a big oil producer. But its overreliance on crude — and the president’s efforts to keep it that way — mean times like these can hurt.
How $800 Monthly Car Payments Are Hurting Car Sales
Cars have become so expensive that many Americans are putting off or not buying new cars, hurting the auto industry.