This is a big month for Volkswagen's aspiration to become the leading maker of electric vehicles. The all-electric ID.4, a compact SUV that is a crucial part of the company's planned transition, began arriving at U.S. dealerships this month.
Upstart electric automakers like Rivian are working to persuade state lawmakers that the normal rules for selling cars shouldn't apply to them, fueling bitter fights with traditional dealerships across the country.
