Wheels: In Norway, the electric vehicle future has already arrived

About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are E.V.s. So the air is cleaner and the streets are quiet.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story May 16, 2023 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, June 20. David B. Torch for The New York Times In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are battery-powered. As a result, the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter and the grid hasn't collapsed. But problems with unreliable chargers persist. By Jack Ewing Ricardo Arduengo/Reuters Pop-Up Grand Prix: The Formula 1 Race Fans Don't Get to See Putting on a racing series with events in 20 countries requires a complicated logistical symphony. Failure is not an option. By Patricia Mazzei Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT SQUARE FEET Shift to Electric Cars Gives Design Centers a New Look, Too Automakers are pouring money into research and development facilities, creating spaces intended for creativity and collaboration among design and engineering teams. By Patrick Sisson and Sarah Rice The Long Demise of the Stretch Limousine Once a symbol of affluence, the stretch limo has largely fallen out of favor as the rise of Uber and Lyft, the Great Recession and new regulations hastened a shift to chauffeured vans and S.U.V.s. By Jesus Jiménez Will Matsuda for The New York Times Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rules Create 'Chaos for Consumers' Buying an electric car has become much more complicated because of restrictions on which models qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. By Lawrence Ulrich Lisa Edi for The New York Times The Prince With No Throne If the Austro-Hungarian Empire still existed, 25-year-old Ferdinand Habsburg would eventually be its ruler. Instead he's a racecar driver. By Alyson Krueger Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS China Orders Tesla to Recall 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Braking Risks Defects on certain Tesla models could lead drivers to step on the accelerator pedals for longer than necessary, increasing the risk of collisions, China's market regulator says. By Jenny Gross and Claire Fu MIAMI GRAND PRIX Verstappen Wins Miami in Formula 1's Latest Red Bull Runaway Leading from start to finish, Red Bull went 1-2 for the fourth time this season, with Max Verstappen finishing just ahead of Sergio Pérez. By Andrew Das and Josh Katz United Auto Workers Hold Off on Backing Biden, for Now A memo by the union's president underscores how some of President Biden's moves to fight climate change could weaken some of his political support. By Shane Goldmacher and Coral Davenport Ford Reports $1.8 Billion Profit in Quarter Sales increased from a year earlier, when the automaker was hampered by parts shortages. By Neal E. Boudette G.M.'s Profits Fell 18.5% in the First Quarter The company also announced a new U.S. battery factory and said it would stop production of its top-selling electric car, the Chevrolet Bolt. By Neal E. Boudette Tesla's Profit Dropped Sharply in First Quarter as It Cut Prices The electric carmaker has reduced prices by thousands of dollars this year to bolster demand and fend off competition. By Peter Eavis and Jack Ewing 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 Wheels, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, 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