More than a century before Tesla rolled out its first cars, the Baker Electric Coupe and the Riker Electric Roadster rumbled down American streets. Battery-powered cars were so popular that, for a time, about a third of New York’s taxis were electric. But those early electric vehicles began to lose ground to a new class… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again?
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How Electric Vehicles are Targeted by the Republican Policy Bill
A tax and policy bill passed by House Republicans on Thursday would deal a serious blow to electric vehicles by repealing many of the subsidies that have been critical to the growth of the technology. If passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Trump, the bill would sharply slow the sales and… Continue reading How Electric Vehicles are Targeted by the Republican Policy Bill
Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars
The Senate on Thursday blocked California’s landmark plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles, setting up a legal battle that could shape the electric car market in the United States. The 51-44 vote was a victory for the oil and gas industry and for Republicans who muscled through the vote by deploying… Continue reading Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars
China’s BYD Outsells Tesla in Europe for First Time
BYD of China sold more electric cars than Tesla in Europe for the first time last month, reflecting an aggressive push by the Chinese automaker on the continent as well as the continuing travails of Elon Musk’s company among European buyers. BYD edged out Tesla by fewer than 100 vehicles, according to data for 28… Continue reading China’s BYD Outsells Tesla in Europe for First Time
The Enduring Appeal of the American Drive-In
My heart racing, I lay hidden with friends in the back of a wood-paneled station wagon as another teenager in our group steered us through the dimly lit ticket window, purchasing a single ticket. Once clear, and after selecting a parking spot, we shook out a blanket and sat back to relish the warm summer… Continue reading The Enduring Appeal of the American Drive-In
G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China
General Motors has halted exports of a small number of American-made vehicles to China as a result of tariffs imposed during President Trump’s trade battles with that country. The automaker confirmed on Monday that it had stopped sending Chevrolet Tahoe sport utility vehicles to China and will forgo plans to export other high-end models there.… Continue reading G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China
Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford
Sales of electric vehicles have been rising in recent years, partly because of a $7,500 tax credit from the federal government that helps lower the cost of buying one. But a budget bill that House Republicans released on Monday would end that tax credit. Their proposal would also put new restrictions on other tax breaks… Continue reading Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford
Tariffs Push Honda to Move Production From Canada to U.S.
In the face of U.S. tariffs, Honda said on Monday that it would shift production of one of its popular vehicles from Ontario to a U.S. factory and postpone an $11 billion plan to make electric vehicles and batteries in Canada. The announcement came less than a month after Honda denied a report in the… Continue reading Tariffs Push Honda to Move Production From Canada to U.S.
Carvana, a Used Car Retailer, Thinks Trump’s Tariffs Could be Good for Business
Automakers are worried that President Trump’s tariffs on imported cars and auto parts will soon increase their costs and start eating into profits. But at least one business in the auto industry thinks the tariffs could give it a lift. That company is Carvana, an online retailer of used cars that has gained fame for… Continue reading Carvana, a Used Car Retailer, Thinks Trump’s Tariffs Could be Good for Business
Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?
When Slate Auto, a start-up, unveiled a roughly $25,000 electric pickup truck last month, social media lit up with comments. Many people saw the no-frills vehicle, with an easy-to-repair body and nostalgic hand crank windows, as a refreshing antidote to today’s overstuffed and increasingly unaffordable cars. How unaffordable? Average monthly payments on new cars have… Continue reading Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?