N.Y. Times news on Electric and Hybrid vehicles

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. The company is investing in robots and self-driving taxis that are not yet generating significant sales.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Extreme heat is extremely hard on your vehicle, but a few simple precautions can help a lot.
  7. Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.
  8. The British company Caterham is making a push into the American market with the lone car in its catalog, the Seven, based on the original Lotus Seven.
  9. The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
  10. The repeal of tax credits last year sent electric vehicle sales plummeting. But with gas prices soaring, consumers are taking another, cautious, look.
  11. Renting a recreational vehicle offers families and other groups a great way to enjoy the outdoors together in comfort. Here are some important things to know.
  12. The ZR1X, starting at $207,000, is a Chevrolet showpiece that competes with rarefied rivals like Ferrari and McLaren at a fraction of their (stratospheric) prices.
  13. In San Francisco, some passengers of autonomous taxis have experienced an unexpected hazard: being stuck in the vehicles when the cars are assaulted.
  14. Vibrations in the new Formula 1 car are making it difficult to drive and have resulted in a poor start to the season.
  15. The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots.