Ford will write down hundreds of millions of dollars because of the pivot. A key reason for the change, an analyst tells NPR, is that big batteries bring big costs.
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Five things to know about Biden’s tariff hikes on Chinese electric vehicles
The Biden administration is quadrupling tariffs on China-made EVs. The tariffs are part of a broad swath of protectionist policies first imposed by former President Trump.
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Does mining for batteries erase the climate benefits of EVs? No, and here’s why
NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs “cancels out” the cars’ climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.
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Tesla profits have plummeted. Elon Musk remains all-in on robotaxis
Tesla’s sales are down. It’s slashing car prices and laying off staff. Yet CEO Elon Musk remains bullish on a future that’s self-driving and battery-powered.
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In a boost for EVs, EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions
The Biden administration says it is imposing the “strongest-ever” tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.
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Chinese electric carmakers are taking on Europeans on their own turf — and succeeding
Chinese automakers are winning over European consumers as part of a big push to enter markets abroad. Their success has sparked alarm among rival companies and lawmakers.
