Abandons Electricity Tax

French PM abandons electricity tax rise amid pressure from far right

Michel Barnier makes concession over budget but may still face confidence vote. The French government has promised to scrap proposed tax increases on electricity as it scrambles to calm the far ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom said California would fill the void for residents if the Trump administration killed a $7,500 E.V. tax credit.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Electric Vehicle Companies, Battery Makers Urge Trump to Keep Tax Credits

The Trump transition team wants to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases.

Business - Inc. - November 15

California Wants to Offer Electric Vehicle Rebates if Trump Eliminates $7,500 Federal Tax Credit

Gov. Gavin Newsom said greenhouse-gas credits would fund EV rebates.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Schneider Electric Ousts CEO Herweck

Schneider Electric removed Peter Herweck from his role as chief executive after just 18 months on the job, citing differences on the strategic roadmap, and replaced him with company veteran Olivier ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Bernie Sanders Is Wrong That Democrats Abandoned the Working Class

The party’s record is clear and strong.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Are Women Really Abandoning Men? Inside the Rise of ‘Heteropessimism.’

The election made clear that America’s gender divide is stark. What’s a heterosexual woman to do?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 16

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says Brussels

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Living with Nigeria's blackouts - six weeks, no power

World - Yahoo News - November 2

What to look for on US election night

Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some time

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Trump Won. What Will Happen to Electric Vehicles?

Thanks to Elon Musk’s influence, the president-elect has waffled on the future of America’s electric transition.

Tech - Wired - November 6

Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?

The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Beijing and Brussels tariff talks on electric vehicles continue

World - Yahoo News - November 8

How this new car runs without gas or electricity

As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.

Canada imports US electricity as droughts curb hydropower

Move highlights climate risk to world’s biggest source of renewable energy

World - Financial Times - November 20

How to Cut AI's Appetite for Electricity and Water

Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be such a power guzzler. Here’s how to make it less hungry.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21

Recall affects roughly 240,000 electric vehicles

Some 240,000 electric vehicles are being recalled because of the risk they could lose power while being driven. Some of the affected models include Kia vehicles and the Hyundai Genesis.

How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales

Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.