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Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines

All current alliance agreements, identified by the names of their pool managers, will expire at the end of this year. They are expected to be renewed in coming years. Automakers have formed alliances to help them avoid hefty European Union fines on carbon emissions by purchasing credits from electric vehicle companies. Several legacy automakers face… Continue reading Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines

Elon Musk’s politics cost Tesla over 1 million sales in US alone, new study claims

We’ve been talking about the impact of Elon Musk’s venture into politics on the Tesla brand for years, but now a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is putting some staggering numbers to it. According to a new working paper, Musk’s “polarizing and partisan actions” have directly cost Tesla over a… Continue reading Elon Musk’s politics cost Tesla over 1 million sales in US alone, new study claims

New Pininfarina-designed Honda NSX restomod due next year

Italian race car manufacturer JAS Motorsport is turning its attention to road-going machinery, starting with a new Honda NSX restomod styled by Pininfarina. Teaser images released by JAS show that the new look remains faithful to the 1990 original, retaining its pop-up headlights and small rear spoiler while gaining a more aggressive stance. The front light reflectors… Continue reading New Pininfarina-designed Honda NSX restomod due next year

Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa

Tau said Indian and Chinese investors are exploring opportunities to collaborate with existing automakers in South Africa. India’s automobile industry is deepening its footprint in South Africa, with several companies planning to upgrade their existing assembly lines into full-fledged manufacturing facilities and set up new plants, as part of a broader effort to strengthen local… Continue reading Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa

Clean Technica: “We Don’t Need No Stinking New Models!” —Tesla004221

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Riffing on a unique story or two by Zachary Shahan yesterday, Reuters this morning has a report with this cheery headline: “Tesla gambles that introducing new models no longer matters.” CleanTechnica readers, being unusually astute, are well aware that Tesla has not introduced a new… Continue reading Clean Technica: “We Don’t Need No Stinking New Models!” —Tesla004221

Clean Technica: Shocking Differences Between Tesla & 20 Top Automakers — Market Cap vs. Revenue & EBIT004220

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I ran across some shocking comparisons tonight. Apparently, someone shared the other day that Tesla’s market cap is higher than the combined market caps of the next 20 automakers. We’ve written about this kind of thing in the past, but it has been a while… Continue reading Clean Technica: Shocking Differences Between Tesla & 20 Top Automakers — Market Cap vs. Revenue & EBIT004220