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Electric vehicles
EV prices are falling, but remain out of reach for many potential buyers
by
Henry Epp
Jul 17, 2023
The industry may need to cut costs to bring down stickier prices.
Toyota makes push for solid-state battery technology for EVs
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 6, 2023
If the carmaker is successful, it could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry and Toyota's place in it.
In the race for electric vehicles, Chinese consumers are in the driver's seat
by
Matt Levin
Jul 3, 2023
U.S. legacy automakers are losing ground to Tesla and Chinese companies like BYD in China, once considered a major new market.
White House EV investment push especially benefits one region
Jun 23, 2023
The government is lending $9.2 billion to Ford and a Korean partner to build electric vehicle battery factories in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Why China dominates the world's EV supply chain
Jun 20, 2023
China’s investment in lithium refining and other aspects of EV battery production is years ahead of the rest of the world.
EVs are supersizing as carmakers roll out more electric SUVs and trucks
by
Henry Epp
Jun 15, 2023
While EV trucks and SUVs are better for the environment than their gas-guzzling counterparts, they come with other problems.
A rural Georgia school bus company goes big on EVs
by
Molly Samuel
Jun 14, 2023
The 95-year-old Blue Bird Corp. sees its future in electric school buses, with a boost from federal incentives.
For public good, not for profit.
Scaling EVs means skipping "half steps" with hybrids, GM's Mary Barra says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 8, 2023
The automaker's CEO says it won't invest in hybrids, but instead focus on batteries, a new vehicle platform and charging infrastructure.
Why more people are leasing electric vehicles in the U.S.
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Alex Schroeder
and Ariana Rosas
Jun 8, 2023
How a change in the incentives for electric vehicles encouraged more leases.
Electric vehicle sales are strong, but EV startups are struggling
by
Henry Epp
May 4, 2023
It's not easy to start a carmaker, especially with rivals like Tesla, GM, Ford and Toyota, which have market share and manufacturing experience.