Volkswagen bets big on electric with $25 billion battery bonanza
After seriously tarnishing its reputation with the diesel scandal, Volkswagen Group has changed strategy.
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Tesla employees say automaker is churning out a high volume of flawed parts requiring costly rework
The flaws are leading to more rework and repairs than can be contained at its factory in Fremont, California, current and former employees say.
Tesla Model 3 quality is terrible, but will it matter to buyers?
The build quality of the early Model 3 we tested in late February was, in a word, appalling.
White House sets biofuel meeting; Trump will not attend
The White House has made preliminary plans for a meeting on Monday between rivals in the corn and oil industries to discuss potential changes to the nation’s biofuels policy, two sources familiar with the planning told Reuters.
Oil CEO to Trump: Tariffs will help OPEC, hurt U.S. jobs
The oil industry is warning President Trump that steel tariffs could threaten America’s energy boom.
Oil and corn tout dueling studies on future of U.S. biofuel program
Big oil and big corn are touting opposing studies released this week on proposed biofuels policy reforms under consideration by the Trump administration, part of an ongoing clash between the two sides over the future of the program.
IEA sees American energy dominance squeezing OPEC into 2020s
The U.S. will dominate global oil markets for years to come, satisfying 80 percent of global demand growth to 2020 as the shale boom keeps OPEC under pressure, the International Energy Agency said.
Shale trailblazer turns skeptic on soaring U.S. oil production
The former EOG CEO questions growth forecasts, says U.S. oil isn’t ‘big bad wolf’ disrupting energy markets
Harley Davidson’s EV debut could electrify the motorcycle industry
Yes, the iconic symbol of American steel and piston popping internal combustion is shifting to voltage.
Oil companies to reap windfall in tax cuts, but shareholders get the lion’s share
Houston energy companies have reported at least $20 billion in tax benefits from the recently enacted tax overhaul, but whatever savings the firms realize will likely go to well-heeled investors rather than support the local economy through hiring, pay raises and expansions.
