EV

Autos

GM Drives to a Big Q1 Profit

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GM said it grew market share across several pickup and SUV models, despite pricing incentives that were “well below” the industry average.

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Electric Vehicles

Ford Is Enticing Tesla Owners With Special F-150 Lightning EV Discount

Ford is offering a $1,500 rebate to Tesla owners who may not want to wait around until 2025 for a pricey Cybertruck.

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Patent Drop

Ford Adds to EV Charging Patents Despite Demand Drop

Ford wants to charge EVs when renewables are ripe, according to its latest patent.

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Patent Drop

Toyota Tests the Wattage with EV Charging Patent

A Toyota patent to keep the fairness in EV charging highlights that automakers are paying attention to the logistics of electrification amid changing US legislation.

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Autos

Nikola’s Hydrogen Trucks Hit Production Snags

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A shortage of pressurized fuel tanks and electric batteries has significantly disrupted production.

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla Touts High-End Roadster as EV Industry Fights Slumping Demand

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While everyone else looks to navigate a tepid market, Elon Musk plans to sell a $250,000 performance car next year.

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Autos

Tesla Recalls Almost All US Cars Over Self-Driving Woes

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Safety regulators said the company’s famed Autopilot driving system had insufficient safeguards to avoid accidents.

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Autos

Hyundai Says it Will Start Selling on Amazon

Hyundai will sell its cars directly on Amazon, marking the first major auto brand to list on the massive e-commerce platform.

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Policy & Power

The Cost of Climate Change Is Adding Up

The annual US National Climate Assessment included an economic impact assessment for the first time, and it’s not pretty.

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Energy

Exxon Plans Expansion Into Lithium Production

Exxon announced plans to enter the lithium production game in 2027, effectively elbowing its way into the electric vehicle supply chain.

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