The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.
Category: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago
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Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund
The New York Times – Business:Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court.
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The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.
The New York Times – Business:Even as the electric vehicle market slumps, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.
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The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD
The New York Times – Business:Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.
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Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option
The New York Times – Business:The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.
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Investors Fret Over Tesla’s $25 Billion A.I. Bet
The New York Times – Business:Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company said that it needs to spend big on artificial intelligence and robots. Wall Street is worried about the bill.
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As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
The New York Times – Business:A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.
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Tesla Profit Rises but Remains Below Earlier Highs
The New York Times – Business:The company is investing in robots and self-driving taxis that are not yet generating significant sales.
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The Mighty Engine That Jaguar Built, and Built Jaguar
The New York Times – Business:For 42 years, the XK was Jaguar’s secret weapon. It proved its worth on the racetrack and powered generations of cars. The company’s leap into electrics could take a similar path.
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Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company’s E.V. Push, is Leaving
The New York Times – Business:Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.