Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal Regulators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would examine whether the company’s new self-driving taxi, which has no steering wheel, meets federal auto regulations.
Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
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.
The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It?
The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.
The Very Good and Very Bad News on Climate
Advancements in renewable energy are paving the way for a new climate politics. The environmentalist Bill McKibben articulates some of the possibilities in this new era of energy abundance.
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.
Jaguar’s Electric Future: Curves Are Out, and Blunt Is In
The storied British automaker is going all-electric, and this fall it will unveil its new flagship, with deliveries coming next year. The strategy is distinctive but risky and has drawn some prominent detractors.
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.
America’s Thirst for Gasoline May Not Recover After Iran War
People drove less and bought more-efficient cars when fuel prices surged, habits that could stick over the long term.
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’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.
The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.
Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
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.
Is Trump About to Invite In the Biggest Predator in the World?
Chinese automakers do not belong on American soil.
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.
Why Is Your Electric Bill Going Up? Blame the Broken Grid.
Our grid is too old and our supply of electricity too small. If we don’t meet this moment, we will face an impoverished future.