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美国低迷的电动汽车市场暗藏一线希望：充电服务悄然改善
尽管该行业实现长期盈利的道路艰难，公共电动汽车充电桩的安装仍在稳步推进。 美国电动汽车销量较去年下滑了一半。电动汽车充电行业显然没收到这则“通知”。 美国充电公司今年安装的公共电动汽车充电接口数量有望与2025年大致持平，2025年的安装数量创下了行业纪录。充电企业高管表示，他们希望通过今年新增的数千个充电接口，服务希望长途自驾更方便的长期电动车用户，以及纷纷购买二手电动汽车的消费者，同时为未来电动汽车需求可能反弹做好基础设施准备。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 立即订阅 热门文章 热门视频
America’s EV Downturn Hides a Silver Lining: Charging Is Quietly Getting Better
Public EV chargers continue to be installed at a steady clip, even as the industry faces a tough road to long-term profitability Electric-vehicle sales in the U.S. are down by half compared with last year. The EV charging industry evidently didn’t get the memo. Charging companies in the U.S. are on track to install about as many public EV plugs this year as in 2025, the industry’s record high.
Rivian Sales Rise as New EV Model Is Launched
The automaker’s more affordable electric crossover SUV recently made its debut Updated July 30, 2026 6:18 pm ET Rivian unveiled the R2 and other models at a California event in 2024. Customer deliveries of the R2 began in June.
Hot Market for Used Cars Pushed Carvana to Record Profit
The used-car retailer reported quarterly sales were up nearly 40% over last year as the price of new cars rises Updated July 29, 2026 7:54 pm ET Carvana’s second-quarter results marked 10 consecutive quarters of growth, executives said. Rebecca Noble for WSJ As more Americans bristle at the idea of paying $50,000 on average for a new car, Carvana CVNA 0.38%increase; up pointing triangle is capitalizing on the growing demand for used cars.
テスラ時価総額は同業他社合計を超す チャートで見る
他のどの自動車メーカーよりも多くの車を販売しているわけではない。競合他社より収益性が高いわけでもない。そして今や、販売する車種は近年で最も少ない。しかしウォール街にとって、電気自動車（EV）大手テスラは依然としてトップの存在だ。 テスラは数年にわたり世界で最も価値ある自動車メーカーの座を保持してきた。2026年もその状況は変わっていない。販売が鈍化し、EV市場での優位性を中国などの新興勢力に脅かされているにもかかわらずだ。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
See How Tesla’s Market Value Eclipses All the Other Automakers
Market cap, Tesla and other consumer vehicles and parts manufacturers 2026 2020 Tesla Tesla $1.423 trillion $0.669 trillion Toyota Ferrari Ford Toyota BYD NIO General Daimler Ferrari Motors BYD Volkswagen Hyundai General Motors $1.415 trillion $0.663 trillion Combined market cap of the 7 next largest consumer vehicles and parts manufacturers Combined market cap of the 37 next largest consumer vehicles and parts manufacturers 2026 2020 Tesla Tesla $1.423 trillion $0.669 trillion Toyota Ferrari...
Honda Will Stop Selling Its Lone Electric Vehicle in the U.S.
Sales of the Prologue, an electric SUV, will end this year amid a pivot to hybrids Updated July 16, 2026 3:40 pm ET The Honda Prologue Vanessa Carvalho/Zuma Press Honda Motor 7267 -1.48%decrease; down pointing triangle will end production this year of the lone electric vehicle it sells in the U.S., the latest retrenchment for battery-powered cars in the American market.
EV maker Lucid hires firm to advise on turnaround
Patrick George Electric-vehicle startup Lucid Group has hired a financial adviser to counsel it on a turnaround, the company said Tuesday. AlixPartners, the financial adviser, will provide advice on “improving execution, strengthening operations and positioning Lucid to realize the full potential of its technology, products and innovation,” a Lucid spokesman said. The adviser hasn't made any recommendations to Lucid's board, the spokesman said.
EV Maker Lucid Hires Firm to Advise on Turnaround
The California-based startup has struggled with sales, quality issues and turnover Shares of Lucid fell more than 15% on Tuesday. David Zalubowski/AP Electric-vehicle startup Lucid Group LCID -16.15%decrease; down pointing triangle has hired a financial adviser to counsel it on a turnaround, the company said Tuesday.
Tesla Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Crashing Into Texas Home, Killing Woman
Auto Industry 2 hours ago Tesla Sales Surge 25% on Recovery in Europe The New York Times - Jack Ewing • 2h Price cuts helped the electric automaker rebound in Europe in the second quarter, offsetting declines in the United States. Tesla sold significantly more cars in the second quarter as a rebound in Europe more than made up for declines in the United States.
Tesla Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Crashing Into Texas Home, Killing Woman
Investigators say the driver acted to override the car’s automated driving assistance system Updated July 2, 2026 2:21 pm ET The June crash triggered an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office A Texas man faces manslaughter charges after the Tesla TSLA -7.49%decrease; down pointing triangle he was driving crashed into a Houston-area home in June, killing a woman inside.
梅赛德斯-奔驰CEO：愿意涉足国防生产
梅赛德斯-奔驰(Mercedes-Benz)首席执行官表示，只要具有“商业合理性”，这家德国汽车制造商愿意涉足防务生产。 康林松(Ola Källenius)周五对《华尔街日报》(The Wall Street Journal)表示：“世界变得更加不可预测，我认为显而易见的是，欧洲需要提升其防务实力。如果我们能在其中发挥积极作用，我们愿意这样做。” Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
メルセデス・ベンツCEO、防衛産業参入に意欲
ドイツの自動車大手メルセデス・ベンツグループのオラ・ケレニウス最高経営責任者（CEO）は、「ビジネスとして理にかなう」のであれば、防衛分野の生産に乗り出す用意があると明らかにした。 ケレニウス氏は15日、ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル（WSJ）とのインタビューで、「世界はより予測不可能な状況になっており、欧州が防衛力を強化する必要があることは極めて明らかだ」と指摘。「われわれが寄与できるのであれば、協力する用意がある」と語った。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Mercedes-Benz CEO says carmaker is willing to enter defense production
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Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Carmaker Is Willing to Enter Defense Production
The German automaker’s chief executive also said that Europe needs to bolster its defense profile Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters The chief executive of Mercedes-Benz MBG -1.31%decrease; red down pointing triangle says the German automaker would be willing to move into defense production as long as it made “business sense.” “The world has become a more unpredictable place, and I think it is absolutely clear that Europe needs to increase its defense profile,” Ola...
ホンダが「かつてない危機」 復活は容易ならず
ホンダはこれまで、世界的な金融危機、自然災害、安全性を巡る危機、新型コロナウイルス禍を乗り越え、黒字を維持してきた。そして昨年、米国の電気自動車（EV）政策が急転換した。 米国での自動車販売台数で5位のホンダは現在、上場以降の約70年前で最も厳しい部類に入る試練に直面している。米国の関税が同社の最大市場における利益を圧迫している上、中国の新興勢力が新たな脅威となっている。何より、北米でのEV戦略が崩壊した。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Honda’s Never Faced a Crisis Like This—and a Comeback Won’t Be Easy
The Japanese automaker reported a $2.7 billion loss amid EV whiplash in the U.S., its biggest market Honda is among several large legacy automakers that have struggled to navigate the North American market. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Honda Motor 7267 8.33%increase; green up pointing triangle managed to stay profitable through a global financial meltdown, natural disasters, a safety crisis and the pandemic. Then came America’s electric-vehicle whiplash.
Rivian’s Illinois Factory Will Run on Recycled EV Batteries
Electric-vehicle startup’s project with Redwood Materials highlights battery-energy storage boom Rivian’s operation will be the largest repurposed-battery energy storage system for an auto manufacturer in the U.S. Patrick George/WSJ Electric-vehicle startup Rivian has found an unusual power source for its Illinois car factory: old batteries from its own cars.
GM, Jeep parent Stellantis say no disruptions after Ohio glass factory fire
Patrick George Investigators are probing the cause of a fire that burned a section of a large automotive glass plant near Dayton, Ohio, that supplies components to several major automakers. The roof of the Fuyao Glass America plant, said to be one of the largest automotive glass manufacturing plants in the world, caught fire around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, according to city officials in Moraine, Ohio. The blaze was under control by Tuesday evening.
GM, Jeep Parent Stellantis Say No Disruptions After Ohio Glass Factory Fire
The Dayton-area plant supplies parts to several automakers The Fuyao Glass America plant, located in Moraine, Ohio, before the blaze. Maddie McGarvey for WSJ Investigators are probing the cause of a fire that burned a section of a large automotive glass plant near Dayton, Ohio, that supplies components to several major automakers.
Rivian’s Make-or-Break Car Arrives at the Worst Possible Moment for EVs
The startup seeks to buck an EV downturn with a $57,990 SUV that can drive up to 330 miles on a single charge WSJ technology columnist Christopher Mims explains the highs and lows of EV ownership. Photo: Christopher Mims/WSJ RJ Scaringe has been selling his boxy, off-road-ready Rivian SUVs and trucks to well-heeled electric vehicle fans for the past few years.
Rivian“成败攸关”新车即将问世，时值电动汽车市场最糟时刻
过去几年，RJ·斯卡林奇(RJ Scaringe)一直在向富有的电动汽车爱好者销售他公司生产的外形方正、越野性能出众的Rivian SUV和皮卡。 如今，他的公司Rivian Automotive正试图实现鲜有其他汽车制造商能够完成的壮举：从一家小众初创企业转型为主流汽车品牌。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Rivian’s Make-or-Break Car Arrives at the Worst Possible Moment for EVs
The startup seeks to buck an EV downturn with a $57,990 SUV that can drive up to 330 miles on a single charge The 2026 Rivian R2 at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Ringo Chiu/Zuma Press RJ Scaringe has been selling his boxy, off-road-ready Rivian SUVs and trucks to well-heeled electric vehicle fans for the past few years. Now, his company, Rivian Automotive, is trying to do what few other automakers have been able to pull off: go from a niche startup to a mainstream car brand.
Rivian’s Make-or-Break Car Arrives at the Worst Possible Moment for EVs
1 day ago Rivian’s R2 electric SUV wasn’t supposed to break cover just yet, but specs, trims, and pricing have already made their way online ahead of the official SXSW debut. Here’s what we know so far. Key Points Rivian R2 SUV leak reveals specs, pricing; entry model will start at $45,000. • Performance model …
The Lexus RZ's Virtual Shifting Is Fascinating-But It Doesn't Deliver Original
The most frequent criticism of electric vehicles I hear from traditional car enthusiasts isn't the charging times, or the iffy cold-weather performance, or even fears about battery longevity. It's that EVs don't have a "soul." Battery-powered cars aren't made with any passion, these critics say, nor do they offer the sounds and physical sensations that define a truly great gas-powered machine. I take issue with that line of thinking. To me, EVs are just different.
Rivian R2 and Toyota Highlander: Could these SUVs become the EV hits America needs?
Toyota and Rivian, two very different companies, just launched crucial new EVs at a daunting time. Will they succeed? Besides making cars, what do Rivian and Toyota really have in common? I'd say that they share an unfortunate sense of bad timing. It's not their fault, either. But both companies picked a rough year to launch crucial new electric-vehicle products, now that EV tax credits are gone and the U.S. government has largely soured on electrification from a policy perspective.
Rivian R2 And Toyota Highlander: Could These SUVs Become the EV Hits America Needs? Original
Besides making cars, what do Rivian and Toyota really have in common? I'd say that they share an unfortunate sense of bad timing. It's not their fault, either. But both companies picked a rough year to launch crucial new electric-vehicle products, now that EV tax credits are gone and the U.S. government has largely soured on electrification from a policy perspective. That doesn't change the fact that if the Rivian R2 doesn't find buyers, then this promising American EV startup may not have a future.
'A Better Product': What Rivian Learned From The R1 To Make The R2 Original
"The last thing we want," Rivian's design boss Jeff Hammoud told me as we toured the company's California design studio, "is for people to get into an R2 and say, 'this is just a cheaper version of the R1.'" That's the interesting thing about the 2026 Rivian R2. To hit its much-touted eventual $45,000 starting price—about half the cost of a well-equipped dual-motor R1S—Rivian could have simply downsized and stripped out its flagship SUV.
I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People Original
When you buy a Rivian R1S, you’re getting an electric SUV that can do almost anything. The R1S offers superb range, a surprising amount of power and speed, solid off-road capability and software that makes the car better and better over time. The downside is that you also have to pay a lot. If you want a dual-motor R1S with decent range and equipment, you’re looking at spending about $85,000 and up. A loaded version will put you over $100,000.
Tesla's Door Handles Went Global. Now China Is Cracking Down Original
One thing I have learned from covering electric vehicles for years is that not everything on your car needs to be reinvented in some supposedly futuristic way. Call me old-fashioned, but I still like having some physical buttons instead of every control being routed through a big screen. And those electronic charging port doors? Come on. A little flap works just fine. There's no need to add unnecessary failure points.
I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America's Weirdest EV Original
At the risk of sounding biased, I’ve always been rooting for Polestar. The brand made one of the earliest credible Tesla challengers with the Polestar 2, an electric sport sedan that remains an InsideEVs reader favorite—and has been known to win over gas-car fans, too. For a minute, it seemed like the Volvo spinoff was really onto something. Problem is, Polestar took too long to capitalize on that early success.
Tesla's latest approach isn't working
Tesla's new cheap variants fail to lift its fortunes in Europe. Plus: Is Ford really teaming up with Xiaomi? If youre an electric-vehicle enthusiast in the United States, you cant help but be a bit jealous of Europe right now. Increased competition from China has forced the European automakers to get better and better, and now, buyers have more and better choices than theyve ever had. Its little wonder why EVs outsold gas cars in Europe in December for the first time.
China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever Original
China has officially banned hidden and concealed car door handles on electric vehicles in a world-first safety policy. The regulation takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, with a grace period until 2029 for models already approved. EVs and other cars sold there will soon require exterior and interior handles with mechanical releases to improve emergency access. The move impacts many EVs popular in China, including Tesla, but will likely affect global automotive safety standards.
Tesla's Latest Approach Isn't Working Original
If you’re an electric-vehicle enthusiast in the United States, you can’t help but be a bit jealous of Europe right now. Increased competition from China has forced the European automakers to get better and better, and now, buyers have more and better choices than they’ve ever had. It’s little wonder why EVs outsold gas cars in Europe in December for the first time. But Tesla, as of late, has largely been left out of that success story.
The Tesla Model S Is Dead. Here's Why It Mattered Original
Car models get canceled all of the time, even the iconic and successful ones. But for electric-vehicle fans, it's not hard to have mixed feelings about the demise of the Tesla Model S. (And, to a lesser extent, the Model X.) Tesla CEO announced the death of both models on a fourth-quarter earnings call this week as the automaker attempts to become much more than just an automaker—the EVs' production lines will be used instead to make the Optimus robot.
Tesla just killed the most important car of the 21st century
Before Elon Musk, most electric vehicles seemed less like an alternative to gasoline than an argument in its favor. The sad state of affairs for EVs for many years was that they were slow, impractical, and largely enticing only if you lived with copious guilt over your carbon emissions.Then Tesla came out with the Tesla Model S. The speedy, high-tech sedan didnt just leave other EVs in the dust; it could compete with the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Tesla Just Killed the Most Important Car of the 21st Century
1 day ago Production of the two pioneering models will end in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk says. Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk said in an earnings call with investors today. No advance word was given about the cancellations, making it an …
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Subscriptions Surged Past 1 Million In 2025-Even As Scrutiny Grew Original
In its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, Tesla announced that it has 1.1 million active subscriptions of Full Self-Driving (Supervised). Driving FSD subscriptions is a key component of CEO Elon Musk's trillion-dollar compensation package. But the camera-and-AI-based automated driving system is the subject of multiple investigations, complaints and even lawsuits. In order to secure his unprecedented $1 trillion pay package, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has to hit some aggressive milestones.
How General Motors Is Turning Software And Subscriptions Into A Money Machine Original
General Motors announced $5.4 billion in revenue from OnStar and Super Cruise in 2025. The Detroit automaker ended 2025 with more than 620,000 Super Cruise subscribers, an 80% increase from 2024. At the same time, Super Cruise only drove about $234 million in revenue by the end of 2025. General Motors' headline to investors today is that it weathered uneven electric-vehicle demand, regulatory whiplash, and a challenging tariff environment better than most automakers did in 2025.
2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Review: Does A Plug Make America's Best-Selling SUV Better? Original
Plug-in hybrids are like communism: great in theory, but often lacking in real-world execution. A car that can run on electricity for nearly all of most Americans' daily driving—about 30 to 40 miles—but still has a gas engine for longer trips seems like it should be the ultimate do-everything vehicle. In reality, however, it's highly debatable whether owners actually plug them in.
Michigan is suing oil companies for 'suppressing' EVs
The state alleges that BP, Chevron, Exxon and others have acted as a "cartel" that's "suppressed innovation" around EVs. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing major oil companies and an industry group of colluding to "suppress" renewable energy and electric vehicle competition. The suit names BP, Chevron, Exxon, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute, alleging they acted like a cartel to restrain trade and block clean energy alternatives.
The Case For Plug-In Hybrids Is Changing. Here’s What Happened Original
A lot of electric-vehicle advocates aren't big fans of hybrids. Many of them would say the sooner the world can go all-zero emissions, the better off we’ll all be, and that hybrids risk prolonging our collective dependence on fossil fuels. As for me, I’m generally pro-hybrid: I say don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good, and if buyers want electrified power, less gas use and fewer emissions, they should go for it.
Michigan Is Suing Oil Companies For 'Suppressing' EVs Original
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing major oil companies and an industry group of colluding to "suppress" renewable energy and electric vehicle competition. The suit names BP, Chevron, Exxon, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute, alleging they acted like a cartel to restrain trade and block clean energy alternatives. Michigan claims this alleged conspiracy has kept energy prices high and limited affordable EV options for consumers.
Cheap Chinese electric cars are coming to Canada. What happens now?
Plus, we preview the Volvo EX60, and have a fascinating chat about car insurance (yes, really.) It's no secret that China's high-tech electric vehicles and hybrids are taking over the worldeverywhere but in the United States and Canada, really. But that's about to change for the latter country very soon.
Chinese carmakers are closing in on America
Two decades ago, a California company called Tesla Motors almost single-handedly created the electric vehicle as we now know it. Elon Musks company has dominated the industry across the globe ever since. But last year, for the first time in a long time, the worlds biggest seller of EVs wasnt Tesla. It was the Chinese auto giant BYD.The secret to BYDs success is simple: The company makes high-tech electric and hybrid cars and sells them at incredible prices.
What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits Original
For all their many strengths—including better performance, zero emissions, no drivetrain maintenance and the ability to charge at home—electric vehicles come with some unique tradeoffs when temperatures drop. Granted, gas-powered cars don't exactly thrive in freezing temperatures, either. Engines can struggle to start, 12-volt battery performance suffers and fuel economy can drop significantly.
The Firewall Against Chinese Cars Is Cracking
12 hours ago With Canada opening the door slightly to Chinese electric passenger vehicles, Shenzhen-based carmaker BYD has been cited as one company that could benefit and be a potential investor in the sector. But the Chinese auto giant has already made one foray into vehicle manufacturing in Canada that ended …
Cheap Chinese Electric Cars Are Coming To Canada. What Happens Now? Original
It's no secret that China's high-tech electric vehicles and hybrids are taking over the world—everywhere but in the United States and Canada, really. But that's about to change for the latter country very soon. On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we're discussing the recent trade deal that will renew Chinese EV imports into America's neighbor to the north—and what that means for the entire North American car market.
How Ford will use F1 to build better hybrids: CEO
'It's tech transfer,' Ford CEO Jim Farley said about the company's F1 powertrain deal. But not for gas engines. The automotive industry is full of people who are passionate about motorsports. But at the end of the day, companies like Audi, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford aren't in a sport as expensive as Formula 1 just for love of the game. The real goal is to get the fans so loyal and so excited that they watch a team win on Sunday, then go to the car dealership on Monday.
2027 Chevy Bolt Production Will End Next Year As Plant Shifts To Gas Original
The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt was said to be "limited-production." Now we know just how limited. General Motors officials told Bloomberg the Bolt will only be made at its Kansas factory for about 18 months. In its place will come the gas-powered Buick Envision, which is being reshored to the U.S. from China. A few years ago, General Motors ended production of the affordable Chevrolet Bolt, then immediately lamented doing so as it left a big hole in its electric lineup.
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