The Tesla technicians who walked off their jobs in Sweden say they still support the mission of the American company and its headline-grabbing chief executive. But they also want Tesla to accept the Swedish way of doing business. They call it the Swedish Model, a way of life that has defined the country’s economy for… Continue reading Tesla Strike in Sweden Highlights a Culture Clash
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Paula Murphy, Once ‘the Fastest Woman on Wheels,’ Dies at 95
Paula Murphy, a leading female car racer in an era when land speed records thrilled the American public, died on Thursday at an assisted living facility in Prescott, Ariz. She was 95. Her death was confirmed by her son, Dan Murphy, who said her health had declined after she broke her femur in May. Ms.… Continue reading Paula Murphy, Once ‘the Fastest Woman on Wheels,’ Dies at 95
Slow Rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Network Could Hinder E.V. Adoption
More than two years ago, lawmakers approved billions of dollars to build out a national electric vehicle charging network in the hopes of encouraging more drivers to switch to cleaner cars. The money, included in the bipartisan infrastructure law, was intended to help assure drivers they could reliably travel longer distances without running out of… Continue reading Slow Rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Network Could Hinder E.V. Adoption
The ‘2024 Problem’: Japan Grapples With a Shortage of Truck Drivers
It was dark when Daiki Funamizu pulled his truck into the market in Osaka, ending a 15-hour haul down Japan’s main island. He rubbed his sore back and wiped the sweat off his forehead. Then he began several more hours of work to unload 500 boxes of red apples. Mr. Funamizu, 35, said he used… Continue reading The ‘2024 Problem’: Japan Grapples With a Shortage of Truck Drivers
E.V. Start-up Founder Could Get Prison Term in Fraud Case
The founder of the electric truck company Nikola was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday in a fraud case that highlights the financial carnage left behind by a crop of electric vehicle start-ups and their promoters. A federal judge in Manhattan, Edgardo Ramos, sentenced Trevor Milton, Nikola’s founder and former chief executive, after… Continue reading E.V. Start-up Founder Could Get Prison Term in Fraud Case
Fewer Electric Vehicles Will Qualify for U.S. Tax Credits in 2024
Efforts to fight global warming could suffer a setback next year when new rules reduce the number of electric cars that qualify for a federal tax credit. The credits, up to $7,500 a vehicle, have helped make electric cars more affordable, bringing the cost of some models below $30,000. Next year, for the first time,… Continue reading Fewer Electric Vehicles Will Qualify for U.S. Tax Credits in 2024
The Big Number: 2 Million
Autopilot is Tesla’s driver-assistance system, which includes features to steer, brake and accelerate vehicles automatically on highways — and is key to Elon Musk’s futuristic vision of self-driving cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating Autopilot in 2021, when it was involved in several accidents. Since then, the administration has ramped up pressure… Continue reading The Big Number: 2 Million
GM’s 2023 U.S. vehicle sales were its best since 2019
The 2024 Buick Envista. GM DETROIT — General Motors’ U.S. vehicle sales increased 14.1% last year to represent the automaker’s best year since 2019, prior to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and yearslong supply chain problems. The Detroit automaker on Wednesday reported sales of roughly 2.6 million vehicles in 2023, including 625,176 cars and… Continue reading GM’s 2023 U.S. vehicle sales were its best since 2019
Future classics 2024: car investments that could make you money
There are a number of ways to invest your money, but few will bring as much enjoyment as owning a classic car. As with any investment, there’s a significant level of financial risk involved in the classic car market, so it’s best to pick a collector’s car that you can really enjoy. If it doesn’t… Continue reading Future classics 2024: car investments that could make you money
Global Voices: ‘We can shift more competence and accountability to India,’ says Mathias Pillin
With countless innovations emerging in the automotive space, Bosch Mobility is in a unique position to not only push the envelope when it comes to software innovation, but also see how to make the best use of its experience in powertrain solutions to make itself ‘future proof’. The global CTO elaborates on how the company… Continue reading Global Voices: ‘We can shift more competence and accountability to India,’ says Mathias Pillin