SHANGHAI, March 16 (Reuters) – Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA.O) is suspending production at its Shanghai factory for two days, according to a notice sent internally and to suppliers, as China tightens COVID restrictions to curb the country’s latest outbreak. The Shanghai factory runs around the clock, and suppliers and Tesla staff were told on… Continue reading Exclusive-Tesla halts work at Shanghai factory for two days amid China COVID curbs – notice
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Great Wall Motor signs deal with Thai government to reduce EV prices
BANGKOK, March 22 (Reuters) – Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (601633.SS) has signed an agreement with Thailand’s government to reduce retail prices of its electric vehicles in the country, an executive said on Tuesday. “The policy we have now is a reduction of 150,000 baht ($4,473.61) and of course there is some VAT (value-added tax)…… Continue reading Great Wall Motor signs deal with Thai government to reduce EV prices
Volkswagen unveils Asian ventures to secure e-battery materials supply, article with image
The charging plug of an electric Volkswagen Passat car is pictured at charging station at a VW dealer in Berlin, Germany, February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Summary Companies Signs MoU for nickel, cobalt raw material production Second JV to focus on refining nickel, cobalt sulfates Seeks… Continue reading Volkswagen unveils Asian ventures to secure e-battery materials supply, article with image
China EV maker Nio says has no plans to raise prices in short term, article with image
People visit the Nio booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 20, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (9866.HK) said on Monday that it had no intentions to raise prices in… Continue reading China EV maker Nio says has no plans to raise prices in short term, article with image
BMW to prioritise EVs amid Ukraine crisis, chip troubles
A logo of German luxury carmaker BMW, is seen ahead of the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany, March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SummaryCompaniesEBIT margin of 7-9% forecast for car unitChip crisis to last all yearFive new battery partnerships to comeResuming production at German plants… Continue reading BMW to prioritise EVs amid Ukraine crisis, chip troubles
Exclusive: Tesla stops work at Shanghai factory for two days amid China COVID curbs – internal notice
SHANGHAI, March 16 (Reuters) – Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA.O) is suspending production at its Shanghai factory for two days, according to a notice sent internally and to suppliers, as China tightens COVID restrictions to curb the country’s latest outbreak. The Shanghai factory runs around the clock and suppliers and Tesla staff were told on… Continue reading Exclusive: Tesla stops work at Shanghai factory for two days amid China COVID curbs – internal notice
Mercedes takes on Tesla with new U.S. battery plant, electric SUV
By Joseph White 2 Min Read TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz AG opened its first U.S. electric vehicle (EV) battery factory on Tuesday and said Japanese battery maker Envision AESC would supply battery modules for U.S.-made Mercedes EVs from a new U.S. plant by the middle of the decade. Slideshow ( 2 images ) Alongside… Continue reading Mercedes takes on Tesla with new U.S. battery plant, electric SUV
UPDATE 2-Stellantis confident it can catch up with Tesla, says CEO Tavares
By Gilles Guillaume, Giulio Piovaccari 3 Min Read * Stellantis CEO confident on electric vehicle expansion * Says governments need to help develop charging networks * Van production to be shifted from Russia to western Europe * New investments in Russia “not on the table” says CEO (Retops, merges stories) PARIS, March 11 (Reuters) –… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Stellantis confident it can catch up with Tesla, says CEO Tavares
Tesla hikes China, U.S. prices for Model 3 and Model Y cars
March 9 (Reuters) – Electric-car maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) on Wednesday raised prices of its U.S. Model Y SUVs and Model 3 Long Range sedans by $1,000 each and some China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles by 10,000 yuan ($1,582.40), according to its website. The company increased prices for the most affordable versions of… Continue reading Tesla hikes China, U.S. prices for Model 3 and Model Y cars
Tesla tells U.S. lawmakers Autopilot requires ‘constant monitoring’
A logo of the electric vehicle maker Tesla is seen near a shopping complex in Beijing, China January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) defended the safety benefits of its advanced driver assistance system Autopilot and its Full Self-Driving… Continue reading Tesla tells U.S. lawmakers Autopilot requires ‘constant monitoring’