Business & Economy

Electric Now Represents a Quarter of New Car Sales in California

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 7, 2023 The continued growth of electric vehicles could be the key to securing energy independence in the United States. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Politics

Herschel Walker, South Park, and the Prius

Kate Yoder / Grist Nov 28, 2022 Why do Republicans defend polluting vehicles? Because Democrats love the saintly Prius. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The New Industrial Revolution Will Be Undeniably Green

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Jan 28, 2020 The tide is turning against the fossil fuel industry as countries and companies recognize the green business boom of alternative energy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

UAW Extends Ford, Fiat Chrysler Pacts; Strike Possible at GM

TOM KRISHER / The Associated Press Sep 13, 2019 United Auto Workers members could walk out of GM plants as early as Sunday—because union and company demands are so far apart. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gas-Fueled Cars Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Aug 18, 2019 Oil-based fuel already costs three times more than cheap renewables, spelling the end of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Europe Is Acting Like Climate Change Is No Big Deal—Even as It Melts

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 29, 2019 Here are 5 things Europe is doing that are insane in light of what we now know about climate change and how it's impacting the continent. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

China’s Auto Show Highlights Electric Ambitions

JOE McDONALD / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2019 The 2019 Shanghai auto show demonstrates the global industry’s race to make electric cars Chinese drivers want to buy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

There’s One Thing We Can Do to Break Saudi Arabia’s Hold Over the U.S.

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 26, 2018 Trump has consistently given Saudi control of oil prices as the reason he doesn’t want to sanction the Saudi crown prince for Jamal Khashoggi's death. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tesla CEO Drops Bombshell With $72B Buyout Proposal

MICHAEL LIEDTKE and ALEXANDRA OLSON / The Associated Press Aug 7, 2018 Elon Musk is considering leading a buyout of the electric car maker in a stunning move that would end the maverick company's eight-year history trading on the stock market. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Could Saudi Arabia’s Electric Car Plans Save Tesla?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 23, 2018 For their own selfish reasons the Saudis may inadvertently be helping the world avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chinese Auto Show Signals Ambitions to Go Electric

JOE McDONALD / The Associated Press Apr 22, 2018 The event also showcases the electric car industry’s scramble to roll out models that appeal to price-conscious but demanding Chinese drivers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why Electric SUVs Will Save America’s Car Companies

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 19, 2018 Ford and other U.S. car companies really, really need electric sport utility vehicles in order to get through the coming years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )