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Big oil saw big profits in 2022
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Exxon reported more than $55 billion in profits for 2022, a record for the U.S. oil industry. Sky-high profits for oil have prompted windfall taxes in Europe and political pressure in the U.S.
Tesla's price cuts are catching the eye of potential Tesla buyers
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Tesla sets its prices — and changes those prices — like no other automaker. Recent price cuts upset Tesla owners, but are catching the eye of lots of potential Tesla buyers.
Tesla's profits soared to a record – but challenges are mounting
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The company has seen its share value drop sharply, and rivals are edging into the electric vehicle market. But after doubling its profits in a year, Tesla says it has no plans to slow down.
Tesla investors have much to mull as the automaker prepares to reveal earnings
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Elon Musk and Tesla face multiple lawsuits, and the pioneering company's stock value has cratered as more EV options come on sale. The company reports earnings on Wednesday.
The Corvette is going hybrid – and that's making it even faster
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Corvette E-Ray is a mid-engine sportscar with a powerful V8 ... and a small electric motor up front. Meet the latest version of the venerable sports car model.
Tesla slashes prices across all its models in a bid to boost sales
Friday, January 13, 2023
The price cuts will make Tesla more competitive and will also mean the base model of the Model Y, the best-selling electric vehicle in America, could qualify for a revamped federal tax credit.
New tax credits for electric vehicles kicked in last week
Monday, January 09, 2023
A lot of people may be thinking about buying an electric car this year. Here's what you need to know about price caps, income limits and other rules.
Buying an electric car? You can get a $7,500 tax credit, but it won't be easy
Saturday, January 07, 2023
The government is offering a hefty tax credit to buyers of electric vehicles, but taking advantage of it is not straightforward. Here's what you need to know.
Tesla's stock lost over $700 billion in value. Elon Musk's Twitter deal didn't help
Friday, January 06, 2023
The transformational automaker's market cap has dropped by a staggering amount over the past year. Blame new competition, sales that fell short of a lofty target — and a distracted CEO.
With 2023 barely underway, Tesla has multiple obstacles to overcome
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
Tesla's stock value fell in 2022, and it missed its delivery target. It still dominates the U.S. electric vehicle market but is off to a rocky 2023 with the economy, competitors and a distracted CEO.
FBI says two men attacked Washington's electric grid in order to commit a robbery
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
On Christmas Day, an act of sabotage cut off power for thousands of people near Tacoma, Wash. Federal agents have charged two men with conspiracy, saying they used the outage to rob a local business.
5 things to know about Southwest's disastrous meltdown
Friday, December 30, 2022
Why did Southwest cancel so many flights, and what's next for affected travelers? The airline-in-crisis hasn't answered all the questions, but claims it has returned to normal operations.
Intense cold strained, but didn't break, the U.S. electric grid. That was lucky
Friday, December 30, 2022
An intense cold snap caused rolling blackouts in some regions. But a more profound catastrophe didn't unfold, thanks partly to good fortune.
2022 was a big year for EV battery plants in the U.S. How big? $73 billion big
Friday, December 30, 2022
As the auto industry goes electric, there have been so many massive battery projects announced that it can be hard to keep track of them all. So we added them up for you.
2022 was a big year for EV battery plants, and 2023 could be even bigger
Thursday, December 29, 2022
2022 was a record-setting year for investing in EV battery plants in the U.S. and there's a good chance 2023 will be even bigger.
The nation's electrical grids were tested over the last week. Did they pass?
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The recent winter storm could have created another disaster: massive power outages. But luck and planning kept the electricity flowing — for the most part.
There's a lithium mining boom, but it's not a jobs bonanza
Thursday, December 08, 2022
The promised surge in clean-energy jobs from the growing popularity of electric vehicles in the U.S. is mostly focused farther down the supply chain, like at battery assembly plants.
Gas prices are lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine
Friday, December 02, 2022
Gas prices are now lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine in February and are expected to fall even further, a likely relief to many stretching their savings during the holiday season.
Tax credits for electric vehicles create confusion and some frantic lobbying
Thursday, December 01, 2022
Lawmakers in Congress passed big incentives for electric vehicles this year, but only for cars that are assembled in the U.S. — which is upsetting foreign carmakers.
Encore: High demand for electric vehicles send lithium mines into overdrive
Sunday, November 27, 2022
The auto industry's switch to electric vehicles is driving up demand and prices for lithium. It's also creating a huge incentive to squeeze more lithium out of any supply available,