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The father of a Colorado State student was killed while fleeing the violence in Sudan
Sunday, April 23, 2023
NPR's Camila Domonoske speaks with Colorado State student Khalid Maleeh, whose father was killed while fleeing violence Khartoum, Sudan.
In Sudan, efforts are underway to evacuate thousands of international workers
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The fighting in Sudan has trapped tens of thousands of international workers. Battlegrounds have included the nation's airport.
A $7,500 tax credit for electric cars changed, again. These are the models impacted
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Starting on Tuesday, fewer vehicles will qualify for a full $7,500 tax credit, but many popular vehicles will still get a substantial discount. Here's what automakers have confirmed so far.
The EPA says Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its auto emissions plan
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The EPA says Americans could save up to $1.1 trillion in gas if the country adopts its proposal to impose the most stringent auto emission regulations ever.
The big reason why the U.S. is seeking the toughest-ever rules for vehicle emissions
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The EPA is proposing tailpipe emission rules so strict that carmakers would need two-thirds of their sales to be zero-emission by 2032 to comply. And that seems to be precisely the goal.
5 things to know about Saudi Arabia's stunning decision to cut oil production
Monday, April 03, 2023
Oil prices surged after Saudi Arabia and some other oil producers announced they're reducing their oil output. That will send gas prices higher – and benefit energy companies in America.
Gas prices are likely to rise as countries like Saudi Arabia cut oil production
Monday, April 03, 2023
Saudi Arabia and a few other countries announced a surprise cut in oil production, roiling crude markets. The move is expected to push gasoline prices higher.
With changing rules, some electric vehicles will stop qualifying for a tax credit
Saturday, April 01, 2023
The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles is changing again. New requirements about battery sourcing are coming into effect, and some vehicles will almost certainly stop qualifying for the credit.
The $7,500 tax credit to buy an electric car is about to change yet again
Friday, March 31, 2023
Tax credits for electric car purchases are getting even more complicated. It will likely mean fewer vehicles will qualify — but we don't know which.
Why car prices are still so high — and why they are unlikely to fall anytime soon
Saturday, March 18, 2023
The average new vehicle costs nearly $49,000, an almost $10,000 increase from before the pandemic. This is a look at today's deeply weird auto market.
Exploring the many reasons why car prices remain high
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Why are car prices still so much higher than they were before the pandemic? The average cost of a new vehicle tops $48,000.
Tesla has a new master plan. It's not a new car — just big thoughts on planet Earth
Wednesday, March 01, 2023
Musk's new "master plan" for Tesla didn't reveal any new vehicle models. Instead he presented a big-picture case for climate action, followed by smaller examples of innovations and cost-cutting.
Hybrid cars are still incredibly popular, but are they good for the environment?
Friday, February 24, 2023
Shoppers are far more interested in hybrids than all-electric vehicles, but environmentalists believe cars like the Prius are an unnecessary detour on the path to electrification.
Tesla will open thousands of its chargers for use with any EV, White House says
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The White House says Tesla will open thousands of its proprietary chargers up to be used by any EV driver. What will this mean for current Tesla drivers and the rate of EV adoption?
Why hybrids are more popular than EVs — even if they aren't quite as splashy
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Electric vehicles are all the rage these days. But hybrids — the kind without a plug — are much more popular with buyers. There's a new Prius, popular SUVs, pickups — and even a hybrid Corvette.
The debate around hybrid cars heats up
Monday, February 20, 2023
Hybrids, which are much more fuel-efficient than conventional vehicles, were the first eco-friendly mass-market vehicles. But are they environmentally friendly today? That's a hotly debated question.
Nearly 363,000 cars are recalled by Tesla to fix self-driving flaws
Friday, February 17, 2023
Federal regulators say Tesla software was breaking traffic laws in dangerous ways. The company is updating its "Full Self-Driving" software, after pressure from regulators.
After a profitable year, some oil companies are slowing their pivot to renewables
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Oil executives have mostly stopped denying climate change, but now argue that the world should not act quickly to cut fossil fuel use. In fact, last year, industry leaders slowed down climate plans.
Tesla slashed its prices across the board. We're now starting to see the consequences
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Tesla's recent price cuts continue to reverberate, forcing Ford to follow suit while leaving Tesla owners feeling aggrieved. Here's how the move by the market leader has shaken the car industry.
Exxon announced record earnings. It's bound to renew scrutiny of Big Oil
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Exxon earned nearly $56 billion in profit last year, the biggest annual profit any Western oil company has ever seen. Chevron set its own record with $35 billion in profit.