Category: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Biden Vetoes Republican Measure to Block Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Republicans and some Democrats tried to repeal a waiver issued by the Biden administration that allows federally funded E.V. chargers to be made from imported iron and steel.
Tesla Profit Doubles From Tax Effect, but Price Cuts Hurt

Quarterly earnings soared from a year earlier after the company booked a tax benefit, but increased competition and a price war took a toll, the electric-car maker said.
Electric Vehicle Charging Tax Credits Will Be Available in Much of Country

Biden administration officials opted to make a broad set of locations eligible for the tax credits, covering much of the country outside of major cities.
Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow

Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.
Tesla Drivers in Chicago Confront a Harsh Foe: Cold Weather

In freezing temperatures, the batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range, a lesson many Tesla drivers in Chicago learned this week.
China’s Economy Grew Last Year, but Strains Lurk Behind the Numbers

Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.
Musk Demands Bigger Stake in Tesla as Price for A.I. Work

Elon Musk, the electric car company’s chief executive, said he would “build products outside of Tesla” unless the board raises his stake to 25 percent.
Flush With Investment, New U.S. Factories Face a Familiar Challenge

Worries are growing in Washington that a flood of Chinese products could put new American investments in clean energy and high-tech factories at risk.
Hertz Will Sell Electric Cars After Being Burned by Tesla’s Price Cuts

The rental car company blamed the sharp drop in the value of electric vehicles and higher repair costs for its decision to sell 20,000 cars.
Red Double-Decker Bus Catches Fire During London Rush Hour

There were no injuries, and the London Fire Brigade said it would investigate the cause of the fire on the iconic red double-decker bus.
As Utility Bills Rise, Low-Income Americans Struggle for Access to Clean Energy

The Biden administration has deployed various programs to try to increase access to clean energy. But systems that could help lower bills are still out of reach for many low-income households.
Red Sea Attacks Leave Shipping Companies With Difficult Choices

Attacks on two dozen ships since November are forcing shipping lines to figure out whether and when to skip the Suez Canal and send vessels on longer voyages around Africa.