The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.
Tag: Batteries
A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition
The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.
South Korea Battery Plant Rushed Production Before Deadly Fire, Police Say
The fire, one of the country’s worst industrial disasters in recent years, happened as the factory was rushing to fulfill a military contract, the authorities said.
Are Electric Cars Worth the Money?
They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.
Fire Exposes Harsh Work Conditions Migrants Face in South Korea
Activists say the blaze that killed 23 laborers at a battery plant, most of them from China, shows that such workers need better protection.
Fire at Lithium Battery Plant in South Korea Kills at Least 22
The blaze was one of the country’s deadliest in recent years. Most of the victims were migrant workers from China.
How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars
The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.
Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s predictions of declining oil demand are wrong.
Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power
E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation.