Why Can’t the U.S. Build 5-Minute E.V. Chargers?

Chinese automakers have rolled out chargers that can mostly recharge a car’s battery in about five minutes. Yet U.S. technology lags far behind.

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Did You Recently Buy a Used E.V.? We Want to Hear From You.

The prices of used electric cars have fallen sharply in recent months, making them a more attractive option.

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3 Killed in Queens After Driver Hits Pedestrians Near Food Truck

A Toyota Corolla driven by an 84-year-old man struck two pedestrians in Queens, leaving all three of them dead, the police said.

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Ford Rejigs E.V. Plans After Suffering Billions in Losses

Ford, which once had a lead on other established automakers, said on Monday that it will use new materials and methods to lower the costs of electric vehicles.

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China’s Automakers Are Taking a Shortcut to European Markets

Ships carrying Chinese cars are using the Red Sea and Suez Canal even as other vessels still sail around Africa in fear of attacks by the Houthi militia.

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Car Companies Are Paying Tariffs So You Don’t Have To

But automakers can’t absorb the cost forever and will soon begin to raise new car prices, analysts say.

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California Start-Up Will Buy Assets of Bankrupt Swedish Battery Maker

Lyten will acquire German and Swedish factories built by Northvolt, which declared bankruptcy in March.

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Japan’s Auto Giants Are Expecting Pain Despite Trump Trade Deal

Toyota, Honda and Nissan forecast big hits to their profits despite a trade deal that cut auto levies to 15 percent. The reduced rate has yet to be implemented.

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With Canada No Longer Able to Rely on U.S., Carney Pushes New Markets

Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested he’s unlikely to add additional retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, but he is trying to help affected companies develop new products and find new buyers.

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Does Japan Want American Cars? Trump’s Push to Open Foreign Markets Faces Test.

President Trump is celebrating deals that lower trade barriers on American staples like cars. Experts question how much of an effect this will have.

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