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EV Makers Worry About Tax Credits in a Second Trump Term

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If Biden loses, the tax credits from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act may get wiped out, hampering future sales.

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Tesla Starts 2024 With Good News and Bad News

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Tesla’s delivery numbers looked pretty good, until you compare them to those from up-and-coming Chinese rival BYD.

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Tesla Recalls Almost All US Cars Over Self-Driving Woes

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Safety regulators said the company’s famed Autopilot driving system had insufficient safeguards to avoid accidents.

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Tesla Strengthens AI Vision Models for Self-Driving

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The tech could prevent the phantom braking problem which Tesla vehicles are notorious for.

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Apple’s LIDAR Patent Adds Another Piece to Rumored Car Offering

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Apple will likely face a lot of competition if it decides to get on the road.

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Ford Patent Seeks to Keep EV Batteries Running

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Given that EV batteries are a hot commodity, the tech could help cut costs for fleet operators.

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GM Sets Out to Soothe Shareholders with Spending Cuts, Dividend Boost

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America’s largest auto manufacturer is trying to regain Wall Street’s favor with buybacks and spending cuts on less promising projects.

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Toyota’s Hybrids Are Having a Moment

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Tesla has gone all-in on electric vehicles, but Toyota is getting to say “I told you so” with its focus on hybrids.

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