Wheels: Biden Administration Is Said to Slow Early Stage of Shift to Electric Cars

The change was a concession to unions and automakers, according to people familiar with the plan.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 20, 2024 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, March 19. Brittany Greeson for The New York Times Biden Administration Is Said to Slow Early Stage of Shift to Electric Cars The change to planned rules was an election-year concession to labor unions and auto executives, according to people familiar with the plan. By Coral Davenport Katrin Streicher for The New York Times Let Tesla Expand? Three German Teens Have a Few Thoughts. The U.S. automaker's plan to enlarge its operations outside Berlin has divided local residents. Some worry about the environmental costs; others see job prospects. By Melissa Eddy Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer The leading Chinese electric vehicle company, with origins as a battery maker, has posted two years of million-car growth in sales. By Keith Bradsher Susan Wright for The New York Times The Land of Ferrari and Lamborghini Has a New Speed Limit: 30 K.P.H. Bologna has become the first major Italian city to impose the limit on most streets, citing safety and livability. But it's too slow for some: "A city has to move," one cabby complained. By Elisabetta Povoledo Sylvia Jarrus for The New York Times How Ford's F-150 Lightning, Once in Hot Demand, Lost Its Luster Some buyers said the electric Lightning did not meet expectations, and Ford has slashed its production plans for the pickup because sales are lagging. By Neal E. Boudette Brett Carlsen for The New York Times Phones Track Everything but Their Role in Car Wrecks Distracted driving is a worsening problem, safety experts say. Yet there is still no definitive database of the number of crashes or fatalities caused by it. By Matt Richtel Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS Tesla's Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk Robyn Denholm, who has led the electric car company's board for more than five years, has been criticized for not serving as a check on Mr. Musk. By Natasha Frost and Jack Ewing Ford Reports Quarterly Loss but Says Sales Grew Ford Motor attributed the loss in the fourth quarter to charges related to pension plans and a restructuring of overseas operations. By Neal E. Boudette G.M. Profits Hurt by Electric Car Business and Strike The automaker has placed a bet on electric vehicles, but it has struggled to produce and sell the vehicles in large numbers. By Neal E. Boudette Truck Makers Team Up to Push for Electric Vehicle Chargers Daimler, Navistar and Volvo have been criticized for not selling many electric heavy trucks, but the companies say the country first needs many more chargers. By Jack Ewing Tesla Profit From Car Sales Falls as Price Cuts Hurt A tax benefit boosted quarterly earnings, but that masked a decline in earnings from carmaking caused by intensifying competition. By Jack Ewing Stop Wearing Vision Pro Goggles While Driving Your Tesla, U.S. Says Videos, many of them stunts or jokes, of people wearing Apple's new virtual reality headset while driving Teslas in Autopilot mode prompted officials to issue warnings. By Jesus Jiménez 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, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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