Many companies and investors are eager to recycle batteries but it could take a decade or more before enough used lithium-ion batteries become available.
Category: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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Tesla’s Direct Sales Model Helps It Thwart Customer Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:Sales contracts prevent buyers of the company’s electric cars from pursuing class-action suits if something goes wrong.
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In a Future Filled With Electric Cars, AM Radio May Be Left Behind
The New York Times – Business:Carmakers say electromagnetic interference causes static and noise on AM transmissions, annoying customers. Broadcasters say they could lose a connection to their core listeners, who rely on the radio for emergencies.
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Workers at E.V. Battery Plant in Ohio Vote to Unionize
The New York Times – Business:The result, at a plant owned by General Motors and a South Korean company, is a milestone for the auto union in organizing electric vehicle workers.
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Advice for Europeans: Bundle Up and Get Ready for Outages
The New York Times – Business:As temperatures drop amid an energy crisis, governments say power blackouts may be necessary to conserve electricity.
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Biden’s Meeting With Macron Comes Amid Rising Trans-Atlantic Tensions
The New York Times – Business:The president’s “Made in America” plan has drawn accusations of protectionism from Europe as the United States tries to keep its Western allies aligned against Russia.
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France Urges U.S. to Change ‘Made in America’ Electric Car Policy
The New York Times – Business:The French finance minister, Bruno Le Maire, said that U.S. subsidies will inflict damage to Europe’s economy.
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France Urges U.S. to Change ‘Made in America’ Electric Car Policy
The New York Times – Business:The French finance minister, Bruno Le Maire, said that U.S. subsidies will inflict damage to Europe’s economy.
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Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
The New York Times – Business:A shareholder is asking the court to void a 2018 compensation package that has paid the chief executive nearly $50 billion.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks
The New York Times – Business:The batteries, also found in phones, laptops, toothbrushes and other items, have caused about 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year, fire officials say. Here’s what to know about safety.
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Electric Vehicles Start to Enter the Car Buying Mainstream
The New York Times – Business:While sales are still skewed toward affluent buyers, more people are choosing electric vehicles to save money.