Tag: Tesla

Tesla launches Model Y in the UK and other right-hand-drive markets

Tesla has launched the Model Y in the United Kingdom and several other right-hand-drive markets as the electric SUV is solidifying its position as the most popular EV in the world. Originally, the Model Y was only supposed to launch in Europe after Tesla started production at Gigafactory Berlin. However, Tesla changed its plan and… Continue reading Tesla launches Model Y in the UK and other right-hand-drive markets

Tesla CEO Elon Musk accuses the SEC of ‘leaking’ information

Elon Musk is escalating his war of words with the Securities and Exchange Commission, accusing the agency of “leaking” information from a federal investigation in retaliation against him for his public criticisms. The accusation is contained in a new letter from Musk’s attorney Alex Spiro to US District Judge Alison Nathan, who oversaw the settlement… Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk accuses the SEC of ‘leaking’ information

Ford’s CEO Is Exploring Ways to Separate Its EV Business to Unlock Tesla-Like Value

(Bloomberg) — Ford Motor Co. is looking at ways to separate its electric-vehicle operation from its century-old legacy business, hoping to earn the sort of investor respect enjoyed by Tesla Inc. and other pure-play EV makers. Most Read from Bloomberg Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley wants to wall off Ford’s electric operations from its internal… Continue reading Ford’s CEO Is Exploring Ways to Separate Its EV Business to Unlock Tesla-Like Value

Tesla receives supplies for batteries from Japan’s Panasonic (87%), LG Energy Solution(19%), CATL (21%)

It was found that Japan’s No. 1 battery manufacturer Panasonic’s dependence on Tesla exceed 87%. Panasonic has an opposite strategy compared to LG Energy Solution and CATL, which have been diversifying their customers. Tesla and Panasonic are under the spotlight whether they will succeed in a market rebound by pushing for mass production of next-generation cylindrical… Continue reading Tesla receives supplies for batteries from Japan’s Panasonic (87%), LG Energy Solution(19%), CATL (21%)

Fairytales Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Tells the World – CleanTechnica

This is a reaction to an interview with four influential European journals as previously reported on by Steve Hanley. Originally, the title of this article was “The Lies Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Told The Press,” but I changed it to “Fairytales Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Tells The World.” The change was because lies are deliberate… Continue reading Fairytales Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Tells the World – CleanTechnica

Aptera’s beta SEV beat a Tesla Model 3 and Audi R8 GT Spyder in a drag race

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors posted a video that puts the beta version of its upcoming SEV against an alpha version, a Tesla Model 3, and an Audi R8 GT Spyder in a desert drag race. While it’s a very close race (for the Audi at least), the Aptera appears to just barely edge out… Continue reading Aptera’s beta SEV beat a Tesla Model 3 and Audi R8 GT Spyder in a drag race

Tavares EU CO2 Critique Finds Support, But Environmentalists Disagree – Forbes

Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis. Photographer: Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg © 2021 Bloomberg Finance LP Leaders of the European auto industry are almost at one in carrying out politicians’ orders without question that a climate change emergency demands swift action to cut carbon dioxide using battery electric power; almost, but not quite all. Carlos Tavares,… Continue reading Tavares EU CO2 Critique Finds Support, But Environmentalists Disagree – Forbes

China’s NEV sales surge in January

Customers inspect a vehicle at a Li Auto dealership in Foshan, South China’s Guangdong province. [Photo provided to China Daily] BEIJING — Sales of new energy vehicles in China surged in January as the market gained steam prior to the Chinese New Year holiday, data from the China Passenger Car Association showed on Monday. Approximately… Continue reading China’s NEV sales surge in January