In the aftermath of a diesel scandal five years ago, executives made a commitment to electric vehicles that now is paying off.
The German carmaker outlined ambitious goals to build battery factories as it ties its fate to electric cars.
Even before G.M. announced it would work toward eliminating emissions from its vehicles, more automakers were putting E. V.s in their showrooms. Here’s a roundup.
Carmakers, government agencies and investors are pouring money into battery research in a global race to profit from emission-free electric cars.
Every carmaker is trying to figure out how to make the leap before governments force it and Tesla and other start-ups lure away drivers.
Traditional automakers have struggled to sell electric cars. That could change as Ford, Volkswagen and others introduce new models.
As Tesla completes a factory in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are introducing electric cars in bids to defend their dominance of the luxury market.
A scandal led to a $2.9 billion trust fund for states to put cleaner vehicles on their roads. A lot of the money has gone to more diesel vehicles.