Technology

Northvolt AB, the cash-strapped European battery maker, reached a deal to sell its U.S. factory to a startup that’s trying to reduce America’s reliance on China for batteries.

Volkswagen and Rivian named leaders for their multibillion-dollar joint venture and showcased a prototype electric vehicle, signaling their commitment even as global EV demand softens.

The first customers are set to be carriers operating at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — the largest two ports in the U.S. by import volume.

Zoox’s self-driving vehicles began rolling out in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood this week, and are expected to compete with robotaxis designed by Waymo.

Waymo on Nov. 12 opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology.

Port facilities across six states will receive millions of dollars in federal funding for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles and fueling and charging infrastructure through EPA grants.

The chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp. on Nov. 12 discouraged President-elect Donald Trump from withdrawing the U.S. from the landmark Paris climate pact.

DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.

In a May 15 email sent to Tesla representatives, an NHTSA official flagged seven social media posts that gave the agency pause.

Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project’s cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.