electric cars
EV fail exposes Pete Buttigieg as the little cabinet secretary who couldn’t
On the CBS Show “Face the Nation,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had to defend the Biden administration’s woeful record of building new electric-vehicle charging stations.
Tesla shareholders advised to reject Elon Musk's 'excessive' $56 billion pay package
Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis said on Saturday it has urged Tesla shareholders to reject a $56 billion pay package for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, which if passed would...
This cheap, widely available element could be the key to affordable electric cars
A future where EV vehicles are cheaper, safer and more sustainable is coming, scientists say
NYC startup plans to line streets with stylish 'trees' that can charge an electric car in 5 minutes
Gravity Inc, led by CEO Moshe Cohen, collaborated with design firm Rangr Studio to develop the sleek, minimalist devices. The tall “trees” feature a maneuverable hinged arm and mounted cable...
Car rental giant charging Tesla renters for not refilling gas tank
Hertz recently announced plans to offload 30,000 used Teslas.
Biden's tariffs will make us pay more for cars we don't want — but are forced to buy
Not long ago, President Biden promised to transform the American auto industry -- “first with carrots, now with sticks” is the analogy The Washington Post used.
Congress must move to stop Beijing from making US rely on Chinese firms
The greatest threat to US national security comes from Beijing’s success in undermining the resilience and autonomy of our industrial base.
Tesla has slashed 3,400 job postings across North America --down to just 3
Tesla on Wednesday yanked thousands of open positions in North America from its official careers page, bringing the total number of open roles at the electric vehicle giant down to...
GM to stop making iconic Chevy Malibu after 60 years as it shifts to EVs
The Malibu is the last remaining Chevrolet car offered in the United States besides the Corvette. GM ended production of the Chevrolet Camaro late last year.
YouTuber uses finger to test Cybertruck trunk sensor -- and it doesn't go well
Tesla's troubled Cybertruck flunked a safety test on its front-facing trunk -- slamming shut on the finger of one driver who tested the vehicle's hatch sensor. Jeremy Judkins, a YouTube...
Tesla Autopilot probe focusing on securities, wire fraud after Musk hyped self-driving tech
Prosecutors are far from deciding how to proceed, one of the sources said, in part because they are sifting through voluminous documents Tesla provided in response to subpoenas.
Amazon plans to deploy a dozen electric seaport trucks amid push to slash tailpipe emissions
Amazon.com, on Tuesday unveiled the first of a dozen Volvo electric big rigs it plans to deploy this year to pick up cargo from the nation's busiest container seaport in...
Tesla reportedly laying off staff in software, service teams just 1 month after mass firings
Elon Musk's Tesla has been under pressure from dropping sales and an intensifying price war among automakers.
Elon Musk's move to disband Tesla EV charging team blindsides car industry: 'Sharp kick in the pants'
Musk's decision, as reported by The Information, to dismiss the head of the business, Rebecca Tinucci, and most or all of the staff that operated and maintained the system left officials...
Feds probing 130K Ford Mustang Mach-E cars after crashes involving hands-free tech
The agency's preliminary evaluation of 2021-2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles is the first step to determine whether the vehicles pose an unreasonable risk to safety.
Tesla shares spike 15% as Elon Musk wins approval for full self-driving rollout in China
CEO Elon Musk secured approval to roll out “Full Self Driving” technology in China after a whirlwind weekend trip to the country.
Elon Musk visits China as competitors show off new electric vehicles at Beijing auto show
Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk met with a top government leader in the Chinese capital Sunday, just as the nation's carmakers are showing off their latest electric vehicle models...
Did Tesla do enough to fix Autopilot flaw following recall? US regulator opens probe
The NHTSA is looking into whether Tesla did enough to fix Autopilot technology issues in response to a mass recall after multiple crashes involving the driving system.
Tesla's Q1 report: Revenue drops, but shares jump on Musk's plan to launch new models
The Musk-led firm's revenue fell in the first quarter as it handed over fewer electric vehicles to customers due to slowing demand and intense competition worldwide.
Tesla stock hits 15-month low as Elon Musk's ailing EV maker prepares to announce earnings
Tesla's rocky year -- plagued by price cuts, recalls and layoffs -- continued Monday as shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle company dropped more than 3% ahead of Tuesday's much-anticipated...