Wheels: Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies

Plans to bolster America's EV and battery production have opened a rift with Asia and Europe.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 18, 2022 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Brittany Greeson for The New York Times Biden's 'Made in America' Policies Anger Key Allies The president's plans to bolster America's electric vehicle and battery production have opened a rift in relationships in Asia and Europe. By Alan Rappeport, Ana Swanson and Zolan Kanno-Youngs Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Matt Williams Future of Transportation Hello, Fellow Car. We've Got a Problem. Let's Talk. A system called C-V2X — cellular vehicle-to-everything technology — will allow vehicles to communicate with each other, with a goal to save lives in the process. By Eric A. Taub Matt Williams Future of transportation The Long Road to Driverless Trucks Self-driving eighteen-wheelers are now on highways in states like California and Texas. But there are still human "safety drivers" behind the wheel. What will it take to get them out? By Cade Metz Dan Istitene/Getty Images How Do You Fight Jet Lag? Formula 1 Teams Have Their Ways. It affects performance, so they use caffeine, avoid light and shoo away hotel housekeeping. And how about some golf? By Phillip Horton Getty Images For China's Auto Market, Electric Isn't the Future. It's the Present. More electric cars will be sold in the country this year than in the rest of the world combined, as its domestic market accelerates ahead of the global competition. By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Race to the Future How a Quebec Lithium Mine May Help Make Electric Cars Affordable The project also illustrates how difficult it is to get lithium out of the ground and break China's dominance in processing the metal and turning it into batteries. By Jack Ewing and Brendan George Ko For The New York Times NEWS U.S. Auto Sales Point to Continued Demand General Motors reported a 24 percent increase in U.S. sales in the third quarter. Several other carmakers also posted gains. By Neal E. Boudette Volkswagen Sets Price Range for Porsche's Blockbuster I.P.O. The public offering values the luxury sports car maker at up to $75 billion. By Michael J. de la Merced Trial Begins for Truck Maker Accused of Duping Investors Prosecutors say Trevor Milton, former chief executive of Nikola, lured retail investors with lies about the electric truck company's technology. By Jack Ewing A Plan to Push Cars Out of Manhattan Could Make the Bronx's Air Dirtier New York City's congestion pricing program could cut traffic in the busy commercial district but push more vehicles into vulnerable areas. By Ana Ley What Are F1 Reserve Drivers Waiting For? A Better Seat. Teams use them to test cars and to be on standby if a top driver can't race. Sometimes, a reserve gets promoted. By Phillip Horton Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018