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Vikas Bajaj

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I am an editor who oversees energy and transportation coverage for the business desk of The New York Times. Previously: editorial board member, Mumbai bureau chief and housing and finance reporter.

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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
President Trump said he is considering banning diesel exports to lower domestic prices. But a ban or restriction may only lower prices temporarily and could ultimately raise prices and create shortages worldwide. Ivan Penn and Peter Eavis report. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/b...
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Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices (Gift Article)
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
As cars get better at doing more of the driving for humans, safety experts worry that more people are likely to be unprepared to take over when something goes wrong -- a phenomenon they call automation complacency. @jackewingnyt.bsky.social reports. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/b...
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As Computers Take the Driver’s Seat, Experts Worry About Safety (Gift Article)
Self-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Staying warm this winter is going to be a lot more expensive this winter, especially for people who use heating oil -- a group of people who mostly live in the Northeast and Alaska. @arunisoni.bsky.social reports. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
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Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans (Gift Article)
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Spotted a Tesla Cybercab on 7th Avenue in New York this morning. This one had a steering wheel and a person driving it.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Fifty years ago, California effectively banned new nuclear plants. Now, its starting to rethink that decision as part of an effort to hit its clean energy and climate goals. Ivan Penn reports from Diablo Canyon, CA's last operating nuclear power plant. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/b...
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California, an Environmental Bastion, Warms to Nuclear Energy (Gift Article)
The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Here are the 17 production areas where the Trump administration's new partner in Venezuela plans to drill for oil. by @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social, Julie Turkewitz and Leanne Abraham www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/b...
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The U.S. Wants the Oil From These 17 Venezuelan Fields (Gift Article)
A private oil company has struck a deal with the Trump administration to develop 17 areas in Venezuela, an effort that experts say will take years and billions of dollars.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Why hundreds of giant oil storage tanks are filled with relatively little oil and what that says about the war and the energy crisis it has created. @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social reports with great photos by @fremson.bsky.social and graphics by Leanne Abraham. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/b...
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Why These Giant Storage Tanks Increasingly Hold Very Little Oil (Gift Article)
Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Luxury automakers are teaming up with real estate developers in Miami and Dubai to offer branded condos www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/b...
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Why Porsche, Bentley and Other Car Brands Entered Miami’s Condo Market (Gift Article)
Pagani, Bentley, Aston Martin and other high-end automakers are teaming up with residential developers, solidifying the city as having the most branded residences associated with car brands in the nat...
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 06/08/2026
Had a chance this week to go to the studios at WHYY in Philadelphia to record Fresh Air and meet Terry Gross in person. Told Terry what a giant/hero she is to me & so many others for her extraordinary long-form interviews @nprfreshair.bsky.social Here is that interview. www.npr.org/2026/08/05/n...
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How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.
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Ron Lieber @ronlieber.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
BREAKING: Uber has completely changed their driver background checks (in the wake of a lot of horrifying driver violence) thanks to the dogged, months-long reporting and perseverance of my colleague Emily Steel, one of the best there is. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/b...
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Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A lawsuit filed in California last month offers a modern-day David-versus-Goliath tale that casts Toyota in the role of the giant battling against a shoestring operation in Africa over a humble three-wheeled EV. by @jackewingnyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/b...
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A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The NYT is looking for a business correspondent to cover the Persian Gulf. The position will be based in Dubai and report to the International Business editor based in London. Details: www.nytco.com/careers/job-...
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Correspondent, Business & Economics (Persian Gulf) | The New York Times Company
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The world is draining its oil reserves, which has raised pressure on the U.S. to reach a peace deal with Iran. @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social and @lazarogamio.bsky.social explain: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/b...
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The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy, including renewables, coal and electric vhicles, in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets. @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social reports: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/b...
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Welcome to the Era of Me-First Energy
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Two decades ago, while in bankruptcy, Delta Air Lines began to put in place the strategy that has now made it the most profitable U.S. carrier even as other companies fail or struggle with high fuel costs. @nirajc.bsky.social explains www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/b...
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How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy will place it at the center of debates about why electricity bills are soaring and how the country should meet the seemingly insatiable energy demands of data centers. Ivan Penn reports www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/b...
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Rising Energy Prices and Data Centers Are at Center of a Utility Deal
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The Tesla Semi truck is finally hitting the road and truckers who have driven it and added it to their fleets seem to love it. And some experts think its mass production could be the tipping point for electric trucks in the US. @just-jack-1.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/b...
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Tesla’s Newest Electric Vehicle Could Jolt the Trucking Industry
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
JetBlue has lost money for years now, but the demise of Spirit Airlines could give it the opening it needs to turn its business around. @nirajc.bsky.social reports. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/b...
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Gasoline prices vary a lot for many reasons, including the cost of transporting fuel, taxes, regulations and competition. California has very high prices but even oil-producing Alaska has relatively expensive gas. @emmettlindner.bsky.social explains: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/b...
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Why Gasoline Prices Vary So Much by State, County and City
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Much of what is written about cars is based on what is happening in China, the U.S. and Europe. But we really ought to pay more attention to the electric vehicle revolution in places like Costa Rica. By @jackewingnyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/b... www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/b...
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These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Spirit Airlines changed its industry by offering very low fares. But its demise might not disrupt the industry all that much other than to help other airlines. @nirajc.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/b...
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The loss of the Emirates could undermine the control OPEC exerts on the global oil prices but how much it will do that will only become apparent after the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Ivan Penn and @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social report www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/b...
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Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Thanks to a flood of cars coming off their leases in the next three years, used electric vehicles are expected to be much more affordable. Neal Boudette explains: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/b...
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More Used Electric Cars Are Coming at More Affordable Prices
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Whether it is open or closed, the Strait of Hormuz will never be the same again -- and that means the oil and gas industry need to make some big changes. by @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/b...
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Open or Shut, the Strait of Hormuz May Not Go Back to Normal
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Fed with up high gasoline prices? Here are 11 electric cars to consider in the U.S. by Tom Voelk www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/b...
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11 Electric Cars Worth a Look as Gas Prices Soar
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
What does oil cost? You might think it costs around $100 a barrel going by the futures prices most people look at. But the price for an actual tanker-full of oil has risen a lot more than that. @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social explains here www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/b...
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The Oil Shock Is Worse Than You Think
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Did you know that just 20 years ago just 15 percent of the first class seats Delta offered were sold; most were given away to loyal customers. Now, that has completely flipped and helped airlines make a lot more money. Great story by @nirajc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/b...
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
The oil and gas industry wants to sell more LNG. The war in Iran -- and Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- might convince buyers that they would be better off with renewables, coal and nuclear power. by @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social and @bradplumer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/b...
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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Is the clean energy industry -- or at least some of its executives -- finally taking the gloves off politically speaking? Interesting story by Lisa Friedman and @bradplumer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/c...
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Wealthy Investors Are Targeting Foes of Clean Energy, and They Want Revenge
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@jackewingnyt.bsky.social has a handy guide for how you can save money on fuel and maintenance by buying an E.V. The savings are biggest when you buy a used car. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/b...
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What to Know About Electric Cars When Gas Prices Are Surging
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Independent journalism is great, but it takes a big outlet like the NY Times to support two journalists to spend five years on a story.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In Ohio and across the country, tech companies are going all out to build off-grid natural gas power plants for their A.I. data centers. Great story by @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social and @harrystevens.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Why Tech Giants Are Ditching the Power Grid (Gift Article)
Seeking power for data centers, Meta and other companies plan to use equipment that is expensive and polluting.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Great story by @jackewingnyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/b...
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U.S. Automakers Risk Being Reduced to Niche Producers of Gas Vehicles
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Also, can Ford and other automakers succeed by shifting their battery manufacturing capacity to storage batteries? by @jackewingnyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
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Stuck With an Empty Factory, Ford Seeks a New Market
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Why automakers, not Trump and the Republicans, may get more blame for the industry scaling back investments in new EV and battery factories after changes in federal policy. by @jackewingnyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
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In Kentucky, People Blame Ford More Than Trump for Lost Factory Jobs
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Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
A memo just went out to employees at two of Musk's companies: SpaceX has acquired xAI.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
It can seem like there is nothing anybody can do about soaring electricity bills. But that is not true. Ivan Penn and @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social talk to energy experts about what governors and legislatures can do. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...
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Three Hours of Free Power and Other Ideas to Lower Utility Bills
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The Tesla Model S, which will soon go away, helped transform the auto industry and was like unlike any other car when it came out in 2012. by Neal Boudette www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/b...
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Tesla’s Model S, Soon to Be History, Changed the Auto Industry
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Who will benefit from Trump's plans for Venezuelan oil? American refineries. by @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/b...
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U.S. Refiners to Profit as Trump Asserts Control Over Venezuelan Oil
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
There is a new wave of optimism about nuclear energy and small modular reactors. Will it pan out this time? Ivan Penn visits Kairos Power's operations in New Mexico and Tennessee to see how one company is trying to make these reactors a reality. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/b...
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Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Tesla's 2025 sale dropped 9 percent and fell behind BYD for the first full year. @jackewingnyt.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/b...
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Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Great story by my colleague @sominisengupta.bsky.social on how cheap solar energy is changing lives in South Africa. It's a story playing out around the world, especially in places where access to electricity is limited or nonexistent. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...
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Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
U.S. start-ups are using new methods to process rare earth metals in hopes of competing against Chinese suppliers. Can they succeed? by @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/b...
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Meet a U.S. Start-Up Trying to Break China’s Rare-Earth Monopoly
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Winter is coming -- and so are much higher heating bills. Story by Ivan Penn www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/b...
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Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, is playing a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump. @ericlipton.nytimes.com & @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social have the goods here: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/b...
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The Wildcatter and Trump: An Unusual Duo Reshapes U.S. Energy
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The best hope to avoid losing to Chinese automakers is for Detroit's automakers to learn how to get more innovative and move faster. Here's how Ford is trying to do that under Doug Field and Jim Farley. Great story by @jackewingnyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/b...
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
How batteries became one of the fastest growing addition to electric grids, and are allowing Chile, California, Australia and many other places uses their abundant renewable energy at all hours of the day. Great story by Ivan Penn. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/b...
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Once a Gamble in the Desert, Electric Grid Batteries Are Everywhere
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
The conventional wisdom about EV charging is quickly becoming obsolete as companies add chargers at a rapid pace, blanketing many well-traveled routes with fast chargers. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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See How E.V. Road Trips Went From Impossible to Easy
There are a lot more fast chargers than there used to be. Look up what that could mean for a route near you.
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Peter Eavis @eavis.com · 22/07/2025
On a visit to a school bus factory, I was told that American steel producers are taking advantage of the tariffs to raise their prices. FULL STORY FREE LINK: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/b...
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American Steel Just Got More Expensive. Buyers Blame Tariffs.
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Vikas Bajaj @vikasbajaj.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Tesla's share of the US electric vehicle market fell to 44% in the first quarter, down from 51% a year earlier and more than 60% two years ago. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/b...
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Tesla U.S. Sales Plunge as G.M. and Others Make Gains
Overall sales of electric vehicles rose almost 11 percent in the first three months of the year as traditional carmakers offered new models.
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