Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
The new tariffs announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will match levies imposed by President Biden and could further strain relations between Canada and China.
WeRide, a Chinese Autonomous Driving Start-Up, Is About to Go Public
WeRide, a $5 billion software maker, is set for an I.P.O. amid geopolitical risks and a rush by Chinese automotive tech firms to raise money in the United States.
China Battery Tech Reflects Research Boom and Big Spending
Stressing science education, China is outpacing other countries in research fields like battery chemistry, crucial to its lead in electric vehicles.
Tesla Q2 Earnings Report Reveals 45% Profit Drop Amid Weak E.V. Sales
The company led by Elon Musk is selling fewer electric cars, and its big bets on driverless taxis and artificial intelligence could take many years to pay off.
Electric Vehicles May Become Harder to Rent
Rental car firms are offering temporary deals on electric cars, which they are selling after they lost value more quickly than expected.
Tesla’s Share of U.S. Electric Car Market Falls Below 50%
A new report estimates that the company led by Elon Musk accounted for just under half of all battery-powered vehicles sold in the second quarter of the year.
Europe Tells China’s Carmakers: Get Ready to Pay Tariffs
The European Union took the next step toward collecting heavy tariffs on electric vehicles, ahead of a final decision in October.
Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla
The Tesla chief executive’s polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales.
How Electric Car Batteries Might Aid the Grid (and Win Over Drivers)
Automakers are exploring energy storage as a way to help utilities and save customers money, turning an expensive component into an industry asset.
Electric Cars Are Suddenly Becoming Affordable
More efficient manufacturing, falling battery costs and intense competition are lowering sticker prices for battery-powered models to within striking distance of gasoline cars.