The electric trucks have a side cargo door, more space and, critically, air conditioning, promising some long-overdue relief for carriers, who haven’t had an upgrade since the 1980s.
Category: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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EV Projects to Get $13 Billion in Federal Loans
The financing for a factory in Georgia is part of a last-minute effort to establish climate policies before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
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How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales
Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.
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What Elon Musk Needs From China
From electric cars to solar panels, Mr. Musk has built businesses in high-tech manufacturing sectors now targeted by Beijing for Chinese dominance.
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Northvolt, Europe’s Hope for a Battery Champion, Files for Bankruptcy
The company’s woes are symptomatic of a wider malaise among companies that make batteries for electric vehicles.
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Automakers Want Trump to Keep Federal E.V. Regulations in Place
Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.
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Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow
The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles.
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Installing E.V. Chargers is Finally Paying Off for Retailers
Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.
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Tesla Issues Sixth Cybertruck Recall This Year
Tesla said a defect could cause the electric truck to lose driver power and pledged to replace the affected part for free.
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Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance
The new agreement builds on an earlier announcement in which the German automaker said it would invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles. The new venture brings them closer.
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As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China
The Chinese economy is more dependent on exports, making tariffs more potent, yet it’s less reliant on American markets and increasingly bent on self-sufficiency.