Uber Drivers Say They Are Struggling: ‘This Is Not Sustainable’

But it has not been enough for Ishtiaq Ahmed, 42, who works for Uber and Lyft and lives with his wife and four children in Brooklyn. Mr. Ahmed said that, more than a decade ago, he used to earn $700 to $800 a day with the app services. Now, he is lucky to make $140.… Continue reading Uber Drivers Say They Are Struggling: ‘This Is Not Sustainable’

Mercedes-Benz Plans to Build U.S. Electric Car Charging Network

Mercedes-Benz said Thursday that it would install a network of 2,500 high-powered chargers in the United States by 2027, a sign the German carmaker is expanding its commitment to electric vehicles by borrowing a page from Tesla’s playbook. The fast chargers, distributed among 400 stations, will operate under the Mercedes brand. Owners of the company’s… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Plans to Build U.S. Electric Car Charging Network

Tesla Sales in China Slump as Competition Intensifies

Tesla sales in China, the world’s largest car market and a crucial element of the company’s fortunes, slumped at the end of 2022 as domestic manufacturers like BYD gained ground with lower-priced electric vehicles, according to data published Thursday. Tesla sold around 56,000 cars in China last month, a decline of 21 percent from a… Continue reading Tesla Sales in China Slump as Competition Intensifies

Tesla Car Sales Grow Slower Than Expected, Amplifying Concerns

Tesla said Monday that deliveries in the last three months of the year rose 18 percent from the previous quarter, disappointing Wall Street analysts and adding to pressure on Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, to focus on making cars rather than overhauling Twitter. Tesla said it delivered 405,000 electric cars from October through December.… Continue reading Tesla Car Sales Grow Slower Than Expected, Amplifying Concerns