Hyundai just opened a high-tech auto plant in Georgia. Originally meant to just build EVs, it's expanding towards plug-in hybrids — a sign of bigger shifts in the auto industry.
Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers, while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?
The federal EV tax credit, worth up to $7,500, saw big changes in 2024. For buyers, the credit typically became easier to get. But if their dealers skipped a step, it was a different story.
New data out this week shows a sharp decline in Tesla sales in Europe. The company is facing multiple headwinds — including consumer pushback to CEO Elon Musk's political pivot to the right.
The beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term at the White House was marked by a flurry of executive orders rolling back environmental regulations. Most prominent environmental organizations involved in climate issues in Georgia and across the country expected Trump’s recent announcements on environmental policy, but the promptness caught them off guard.
Vehicle dealers are pushing back on rules that would increase the number of electric trucks sold in New Jersey. It could be a preview of a brewing fight over state rules about cars.
Currently, drivers can get a tax credit worth up to $7,500 for buying or leasing an EV. But the incoming administration promised to roll back those credits, which they consider wasteful spending.
The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. A lab that creates the substance shares the technology behind it all.
The auto industry is embracing Tesla's charging technology in order to share its vast Supercharger network. This is going to be a slow transition — expect to see a lot of adapters.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to roll back some of President Biden's signature policies. Here's what Trump's victory means for Biden policies on climate, the civil service and Ukraine.
Electric vehicles are caught up in the culture wars. Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022.
A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles.
Ford will write down hundreds of millions of dollars because of the pivot. A key reason for the change, an analyst tells NPR, is that big batteries bring big costs.
