Category: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

11 Electric Cars Worth a Look as Gas Prices Soar

The New York Times – Business:
The war in Iran has auto shoppers sizing up electrics. Many strong cars are on the market, and there are bargains to be had when buying used.
Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant

The New York Times – Business:
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
Tesla Sales Rise as $4-a-Gallon Gas Revives Interest in E.V.s

The New York Times – Business:
The repeal of tax credits last year sent electric vehicle sales plummeting. But with gas prices soaring, consumers are taking another, cautious, look.
Robot Taxis Stop in Traffic in Chinese City, Stranding Travelers

The New York Times – Business:
The authorities in Wuhan, the site of one of the world’s largest experiments in self-driving cars, cited a “system failure” after widespread reports on Tuesday evening.
This Corvette’s a Hybrid, but It’s Built for Raw Power, Not Efficiency

The New York Times – Business:
The ZR1X, starting at $207,000, is a Chevrolet showpiece that competes with rarefied rivals like Ferrari and McLaren at a fraction of their (stratospheric) prices.
What to Know About Electric Cars When Gas Prices Are Surging

The New York Times – Business:
War in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, which is prompting some car shoppers to look for ways to climb off “the gas-price roller coaster.”
China’s Edge in an Oil Shock: Electric Cars and Renewables

The New York Times – Business:
Beijing’s decades-long push to reduce its dependence on foreign oil with huge investments in clean energy sources like electric vehicles is now paying off.
Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

The New York Times – Business:
The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots.
Rising Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines and Truckers

The New York Times – Business:
The price of jet fuel and diesel has surged since the war in Iran began, which could force airlines and trucking companies to pass on higher costs to their customers.
For China, Billions of Dollars Are at Risk From a Widening War

The New York Times – Business:
The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.
Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles

The New York Times – Business:
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas

The New York Times – Business:
The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.