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Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla

Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.
A New Era of Super-Hybrids to Ease Range Anxiety

Extended-range electric vehicles promise to reduce costs and appeal to America’s appetite for adventure. And they’re coming to showrooms soon.
Just How Much Are E.V. Drivers Saving With Gas Prices Still High?

Over a long period, gas prices tend to be more volatile than electricity rates.
To Sell Trucks, Break Out the Cowboys and Wrap Them in Old Glory

Americans — especially American men — love trucks, and high gas prices aren’t swaying automakers. Ram has a new line of fuel-guzzling muscle trucks, and some in-your-face ads to sell them.
How Tesla’s Stock Listing in 2010 Enabled SpaceX’s I.P.O.

Investors who bought the automaker’s shares in its initial public offering became rich. As a result, many have a deep faith in Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX.
Ferrari’s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond

Memes mocked the new model, analysts questioned its appeal and investors sold the automaker’s stock. A former Ferrari chairman warned of “the destruction of a legend.”
These Drivers Found Cheap Gas

It’s in Valley Center, Calif., on tribal land. Customers relish every penny saved.
Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone

Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.
A Route 66 Road Trip in Cars of the Past, Present and Future

Before cars could drive themselves, the Mother Road beckoned Americans westward. We drove a long stretch of it to assess the health of the old road while sizing up the next automotive century.
Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.
With Gas Prices Through the Roof, Will Renting an EV or Hybrid Car Save You Money?

With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?
Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry

California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles

A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.

Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year

Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.