G.M. Will Cut 1,750 Jobs in Electric Vehicle Business

The layoffs at factories in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee follow the elimination of a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars.

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G.M. Previews Talking Cars, Cheaper Batteries and Other New Tech

Drivers will be able to converse with an artificial intelligence assistant while cars largely drive themselves in certain situations, the company said.

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After an ICE Raid in Rural Georgia, Hyundai Keeps Betting on America

The revival of America’s industrial base is happening amid pine forests and peanut farms. And it’s being led by a South Korean company.

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Lithium Battery Fire Aboard Air China Flight Forces Emergency Landing

The battery spontaneously combusted while stored in a luggage in the overhead bin. The airline said there were no injuries.

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Renewable Energy Is Booming Despite Trump’s Efforts to Slow It

With federal subsidies ending or becoming hard to claim, companies are racing ahead with solar, wind and battery projects.

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Slowing Electric Vehicle Sales Will Cost G.M. $1.6 Billion

General Motors said it would lower its earnings by that amount to mainly reflect the drop in the value of equipment, factories and other assets.

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France’s Energy Giant Sees Opportunity in the Volatile Electricity Market

Hoping to help grid operators adapt to changes buffeting the power markets, TotalEnergies is assembling a portfolio of battery farms and natural-gas-fired power plants.

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Tesla Is Sued by Family Who Says Faulty Cybertruck Doors Led to Woman’s Death

A college student was trapped in a burning Cybertruck because electronic doors made it difficult for her to get out or be rescued, a lawsuit claims.

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Fire at South Korean Data Center Causes Government Service Outages

Hundreds of state services were offline the day after a lithium battery exploded during maintenance work at a data center, officials said.

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Tesla’s 2021 Model Y Doors Could Trap Riders, US Safety Agency Says

The agency is investigating reports that electronic doors on one model couldn’t be opened from outside, trapping children or others inside.

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