Tag: Tesla

GM’s Home-Grown LMR Battery  Opens New Front in EV Competition

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries were a made-in-America innovation, but China ended up cornering the market on what became the world’s leading solution in low-cost EV batteries. Now, following a decade of development, General Motors has announced a battery breakthrough that might help American manufacturers reclaim some high ground: LMR, or lithium manganese-rich batteries. Kushal… Continue reading GM’s Home-Grown LMR Battery  Opens New Front in EV Competition

Tesla reports 14 percent drop in second-quarter vehicle deliveries

Elon Musk’s unpopularity and rising EV competition continues to be a drag on the company. Elon Musk’s unpopularity and rising EV competition continues to be a drag on the company. Tesla sales hit a new low, with the company reporting a 14 percent drop in second-quarter vehicle deliveries compared to a year ago. The company… Continue reading Tesla reports 14 percent drop in second-quarter vehicle deliveries

How Republican EV cuts could put US carmakers behind China

President Trump vows to revive U.S. auto manufacturing, but experts warn Republican pushback on EVs may risk losing leadership in a key emerging technology. President Donald Trump has said his policies will revive auto manufacturing in the US. But Republican attacks on electric vehicles could do just the opposite, some industry experts say, by surrendering… Continue reading How Republican EV cuts could put US carmakers behind China

Trump escalates feud with Musk, threatens Tesla, SpaceX support

President Trump threatened to cut federal subsidies to Elon Musk’s companies, escalating their feud after Musk criticised a tax-cut and spending bill that passed the Senate Tuesday. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to cut off the billions of dollars in subsidies that Elon Musk’s companies receive from the federal government, in an escalation… Continue reading Trump escalates feud with Musk, threatens Tesla, SpaceX support

Clean Technica: Tesla Is Circling The Drain, Thanks To Stupid Elon Tricks004082

The latest Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report suggests that Tesla is in desperate trouble. Here are its major focus points: Elon Musk’s government tenure and split with Trump have significantly damaged consumer perceptions of both him and Tesla. This has led to a notable decrease in consumer favorability toward Musk (net -26) and Tesla (net -27),… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Is Circling The Drain, Thanks To Stupid Elon Tricks004082

Clean Technica: Tesla FSD Drives Down Train Track, Waymo Gets Stuck In Intersection004081

Robotaxis may be the future, and they are already here now in some places, but there are still issues to resolve. I’ve seen two quite notable problems pop up in recent days with the two most prominent self-driving brands in the US. Tesla Drives Down A Train Track First of all, we have the story… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla FSD Drives Down Train Track, Waymo Gets Stuck In Intersection004081

Clean Technica: Best Cage Match Ever: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Vs. US President Donald Trump004080

From last month’s friendly parting of the ways to Monday’s social media slugfest, US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk sure know how to level up a fight. The battle has now entered Clash of the Titans territory, with Tesla’s brand reputation caught right in between. It must be difficult to sell electric cars… Continue reading Clean Technica: Best Cage Match Ever: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Vs. US President Donald Trump004080

Tesla Bros Who Bet on Polymarket That Tesla Would Successfully Launch Full Self-Driving by July Are Now Screwed

Betting on Elon Musk fulfilling one of his promises is one hell of a risky venture. But that’s what users did on the crypto-based prediction hub Polymarket anyway — and now they’re on the verge of losing millions of dollars after Tesla’s Robotaxi service failed to live up to its CEO’s sky-high assurances.  With over… Continue reading Tesla Bros Who Bet on Polymarket That Tesla Would Successfully Launch Full Self-Driving by July Are Now Screwed

The electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning

General Motors sold 4,508 electric Hummer trucks and SUVs in the second quarter in the U.S., putting it close to Ford’s F-150 Lightning despite a price gap in the tens of thousands of dollars. The Hummer sales were part of a banner quarter for GM’s electric vehicles, making it one of the only automakers that… Continue reading The electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning