N.Y. Times news on Electric and Hybrid vehicles

1. Musk Says He Will Keep Pushing for Lower Tariffs as Tesla Profits Drop 71%

   The carmaker reported the sharp decline in quarterly earnings after its brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.

2. CATL Announces Major Advances in E.V. Batteries

   CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make E.V.s more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.

3. Tesla U.S. Sales Plunge as G.M. and Others Make Gains

   Overall sales of electric vehicles rose almost 11 percent in the first three months of the year as traditional carmakers offered new models.

4. Autoworkers Union Chief Gives Trump’s Tariffs a Mixed Review

   In an address to the U.A.W., Shawn Fain said a targeted approach could help bring jobs back to the United States, but he criticized universal duties.

5. Formula 1: The Vital Dance of the 2-Second Pit Stop

   A bad one can ruin a race, but pit teams that can move like Rudolf Nureyev can shave time in a sport where split seconds count.

6. Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories

   A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.

7. Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk

   Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots.

8. British Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Pauses Shipments to U.S.

   The luxury automaker, which faces 25 percent import tariffs, said it was halting shipments in April as it addresses the new trading terms.

9. After Trump Tariffs, Volkswagen to Add ‘Import Fees’ to Cars Sold in U.S.

   The company’s move is one of the first and clearest examples of automakers using price increases to deal with the 25 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on car and auto parts imports.

10. Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In

    The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles.

11. Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices

    President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.

12. Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla

    Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.

13. Auto Sales Surged in Anticipation of Trump’s Tariffs

    Sales of cars picked up recently partly as buyers rushed to lock in deals before President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts go into effect.

14. Car Tariffs Are Coming. For Some Buyers, That Was a Reason to Act.

    “Prices are going to shoot up now,” one shopper said. But some dealers said that economic concerns might be keeping people away.

15. Formula 1: The Voice That Guides Lando Norris

    Will Joseph has worked with the McLaren driver since he was a rookie and is the radio voice nudging him during races.