Quest for better battery technology may determine future of EV market
Solid state batteries promise to radically change EVs but they may not be the only answer.
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Solid state batteries promise to radically change EVs but they may not be the only answer.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip to China, with the stated goal of working together to fight climate change, resulted in a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping and was filled with warm words and friendliness not seen in years in the China-U.S. relationship.
A Bay Area high school is doing its part to make sure there are enough certified auto techs and mechanics to keep pace with the surging demand for electric vehicles.
Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker's partially automated driving systems, and they have issued subpoenas for information instead of simply requesting it.
Tesla has reported that its net income slumped in the third quarter versus a year earlier.
General Motors agreed Friday to include electric vehicle battery production in its new contract with the United Auto Workers union. CBS Detroit reporter Terell Bailey has more.
Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. income tax credits at the time of purchase.
Sonoma County has purchased three mobile solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations to support zero-emission vehicles in the area.
Two Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) mechanics were sent to the hospital Friday after an electric transit bus caught fire at a maintenance yard in San Jose Friday afternoon.
San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service less than a week after regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite traffic and safety concerns.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Electric bus, van and truck maker Proterra says it is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from a federal court in Delaware.
Tesla is ramping up efforts to open showrooms on tribal lands where it can sell directly to consumers, circumventing laws in states that bar vehicle manufacturers from also being retailers in favor of the dealership model.
The hottest metal on the market right now is not gold or iron -- it's lithium. The metal is a necessary ingredient for producing electric vehicle batteries, making it more valuable than ever. Ivan Penn, energy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the importance of lithium and its environmental impact.
Some experts are raising concerns that electric vehicles, which are heavier than their combustion engine counterparts, could pose a danger to others on the road. Kris Van Cleave reports.
U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and environmental groups are clashing over some climate policies.
Tesla is roaring back from a dismal 2022 as company shares, which have already doubled this year, were driven higher Monday by a spike in second-quarter deliveries.
The second-largest electric vehicle fast-charging network in the U.S. says it will add Tesla's connector to its charging stations, another step toward adopting Tesla's plug as the industry standard.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian says it will follow General Motors and Ford and join Tesla's charging network next year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to buy massive amounts of renewable energy to help keep the lights on during the summer months.
All of Ford Motor Co.'s current and future electric vehicles will have access to about 12,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada starting next year.
Elon Musk has dismissed speculation that he might step down as Tesla's CEO.
In a statement, EPA administrator Michael Regan called the new regulations the "the most ambitious pollution standards ever for cars and trucks."
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as "The Last Emperor" and "The Revenant," has died.
