The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.
Category: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices
President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.
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Tesla Sales Are Slumping, Even in the Most E.V.-Friendly Place
Elon Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to fewer deliveries in Norway the first quarter, though other factors also played a role.
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Auto Sales Surged in Anticipation of Trump’s Tariffs
Sales of cars picked up recently partly as buyers rushed to lock in deals before President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts go into effect.
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Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash
A popular electric vehicle made by the Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi crashed into a concrete guardrail while deploying its autonomous driving feature. Three people died.
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The Chinese Electric Vehicle Founder Who Wants In on Trump’s America
Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”
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Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola
President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.
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Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices
Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.
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Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals
The company led by President Trump’s confidant Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States domestically and will be exempt from tariffs on finished vehicles.
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Hyundai to Invest $21 Billion in US in Bid to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs
Hyundai already makes cars in the United States, in Georgia and Alabama.
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A Car Reporter on Elon Musk and Tesla
Life has looked a little different for a New York Times journalist covering the U.S. auto industry — and the tech billionaire at its forefront.