N.Y. Times news on Electric and Hybrid vehicles

1. G.M.’s Profit Bolstered by a $500 Million Tariff Refund

   Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid.

2. Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund

   Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that the Supreme Court later struck down.

3. A Way to Slow Down ‘Super-Speeders’ Who Keep Breaking the Law

   City and state officials want speed-limiting devices installed in the cars of drivers who get more than 16 speeding tickets in a year, in hopes of preventing injuries and deaths.

4. The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.

   Even as the electric vehicle market has slumped, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.

5. The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD

   Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.

6. Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option

   The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.

7. Tight Curves and Wide Horizons: The Return of Highway 1

   Once again, travelers can drive the full length of the scenic road in California after it was severed by a series of landslides starting in 2023.

8. 11 Electric Cars Worth a Look With Gas Prices High

   The war in Iran has auto shoppers sizing up electrics. Many strong cars are on the market, and there are bargains to be had when buying used.

9. Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline

   The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.

10. Tesla Profit Rises but Remains Below Earlier Highs

    The company is investing in robots and self-driving taxis that are not yet generating significant sales.

11. The Mighty Engine That Jaguar Built, and Built Jaguar

    For 42 years, the XK was Jaguar’s secret weapon. It proved its worth on the racetrack and powered generations of cars. The company’s leap into electrics could take a similar path.

12. Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

    Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.

13. How Can I Protect My Car When the Weather Is Scorching?

    Extreme heat is extremely hard on your vehicle, but a few simple precautions can help a lot.

14. Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company's E.V. Push, is Leaving

    Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.

15. Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago

    The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.