N.Y. Times news on Electric and Hybrid vehicles

1. At The Race of Gentlemen, Motorcycles and Hot Rods Take Over New Jersey Beach

   Every year, hot rods take over a beach in New Jersey for an event that is equal parts sporting event, fashion show and “time capsule.”

2. How Much It Costs to Drive an E.V. and a Gas Car in Every State

   Charging an electric car battery is usually cheaper than going to the gas pump. But it depends on where you live.

3. Tesla Reveals Cheaper Versions of Model Y and Model 3

   Elon Musk’s electric car company said the new versions would start at around $37,000 and $40,000, prices that bring its cars closer to comparable gasoline vehicles.

4. When a Driverless Car Makes an Illegal U-Turn, Who Gets the Ticket?

   California approved a law last year allowing the police to cite autonomous vehicles, but it did not specify any penalties, and the law doesn’t take effect until 2026.

5. Electric Vehicles Face a ‘Pretty Dreadful Year’ in the U.S.

   The end of a federal tax credit is expected to push sales of battery-powered cars down but auto experts believe the market will eventually recover.

6. Jaguar Faces Prolonged Shutdown After a Cyberattack

   The luxury carmaker shut down production in early September to contain the breach. It announced on Tuesday that it would take more time to resume operations.

7. Tesla’s 2021 Model Y Doors Could Trap Riders, US Safety Agency Says

   The agency is investigating reports that electronic doors on one model couldn’t be opened from outside, trapping children or others inside.

8. Ford to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Germany as E.V. Sales Slow

   The automaker said the reductions at its factory in Cologne come on top of 4,000 job cuts across Europe that were announced last year.

9. Elon Musk Buys $1 Billion in Tesla Stock as Board Defends His Pay

   Tesla’s chief executive bought the stock after the company’s board proposed paying him nearly $1 trillion if he achieves certain performance goals.

10. Shawn Fain, Who Pledged to Reform U.A.W., Faces Internal Dissent

    Dissidents are seeking to oust Mr. Fain as president of the United Automobile Workers union as he prepares to run for re-election next year.

11. John Penton, ‘Godfather’ of Off-Road Racing, Dies at 100

    He set a transcontinental motorcycling speed record, and then helped to revolutionize off-road riding with his own brand of nimble bikes.

12. Used E.V. Sales Take Off as Prices Plummet

    Electric vehicles on the used market often cost less than comparable gasoline models, making the technology affordable to many more buyers.

13. Tesla Board Chair Defend’s Elon Musk’s Humongous Pay Proposal

    Robyn Denholm, normally media shy, is campaigning to get shareholders to back the chief executive’s trillion-dollar compensation package.

14. Tesla Is Sued by Families Who Say Faulty Cybertruck Doors Led to Two Deaths

    Two Californians were trapped in a burning Cybertruck because electronic doors made it difficult for them to get out or be rescued, lawsuits claim.

15. F1: As Sauber Rises in the Standings, Audi Is Poised to Take Over

    The automotive giant has committed to Formula 1 next year and will provide new resources, including its own power unit. Now the team is experiencing a bit of a surge.