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Ford Motor Co. is officially planting its flag with the launch of an all-electric version of America’s best-selling pickup truck, aiming to overtake Tesla Inc. and lead the electric vehicle market.

How long does it take to “fill up” an electric car? Well, that depends on the car … and the charger … and how many other cars are plugged into the charger … and how full the battery is to begin with … and, oh yeah, the weather matters, too.

The leader of the transportation policy committee in the U.S. Senate endorsed the Biden administration’s latest initiative to curb emissions through a comprehensive funding program.

Volvo Group reported first-quarter net income slipped and revenue increased amid what the company referred to as good economic activity, high transport volumes and solid construction activity while order backlogs are extended and lead times long.

DETROIT — Tesla reported April 20 that its first-quarter net earnings were more than seven times greater than a year ago, powered by strong sales despite global supply chain kinks and pandemic-related production cuts in China.

MONROE, Ga. — Opponents trying to derail a $5 billion, 7,500-job Rivian electric truck plant in Georgia dominated a state meeting April 18 that was meant to gather suggestions on how to design the plant to mitigate any impact on the environment.

Plug Power Inc.’s bid to become a major supplier of carbon-free hydrogen just won the backing of one of the company’s oldest customers: Walmart Inc.

The trucking industry urged federal regulators to consider how a proposal to tighten emissions limits on engines will affect motor carriers, as they’re the ones who will ultimately deploy the equipment subject to the new rules.

Elon Musk has made a controversial offer to buy Twitter Inc., saying the company has extraordinary potential and he is the person to unlock it.

In an all-day virtual hearing, many of the roughly 140 parties commenting expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rule to tighten nitrogen oxides emissions. Others, however, either viewed the effort as a lost opportunity or attacked it as an overreach.