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.

News
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.

News
Revel Pulls Plug on Electric Vehicle Ride-Share Business in New York

Once promising a glimpse at the possible future of transportation in New York City, Revel has since retreated to focus on building charging stations.

News
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.

News
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.

News
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.

News
Truck Companies Sour on California’s Strict Clean Air Rules

A deal designed to force compliance with tougher emissions standards is as risk after the Trump administration intervened.

News
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.

News
Inside Elon Musk’s Huge Payday

Tesla has awarded its chief executive a “first step payment worth roughly $29 billion to replace a plan blocked by a Delaware judge..

News
Lyft and Baidu in Deal to Use Chinese Driverless Cars in Europe

Lyft and Baidu plan to start service early next year, joining Uber and Momenta in using electric cars from China, which are the least expensive even with tariffs.

News