Electric Vehicles

Exclusive news, analysis, and commentary on the major players in this key industry, including their strategies to boost adoption.

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Honda’s Renewable Charging Rewards Could Boost EV Bet

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Its recent patent for a renewable energy credit system could create needed incentives to get consumers to pay for pricey EVs.

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Tesla Touts High-End Roadster as EV Industry Fights Slumping Demand

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While everyone else looks to navigate a tepid market, Elon Musk plans to sell a $250,000 performance car next year.

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Ford Balances Charging Demand to Get More EVs on the Road

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The lack of charging infrastructure in the US has hurt consumer sentiment towards EVs. Ford may be looking at ways to fix it.

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Tesla Boosts Pay for US Factory Workers to Keep Unions at Bay

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Production workers will get a wage increase that curiously follows a strong year for the autoworkers’ union.

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Autos

The Global Auto Industry Is Recentering Around China

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Overseas sales of China-made cars hit a record high in 2023, likely outpacing Japan to make China the world’s top exporter.

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Tesla’s Nordic Headache Intensifies

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Following a Reuters investigation into parts failing on Tesla vehicles, Norway’s road regulator says it’s looking into Tesla’s suspensions.

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Some EV Startups Are Seeing Their Cash Running on Empty

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Many of the EV startups flush with investor cash and confidence just a few short years ago are now struggling to keep the lights on.

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Autos

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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Autos

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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Northvolt Develops New Lithium-Free Battery To Rival Precious Earth Metal Ones

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Swedish battery-maker Northvolt announced proudly on Tuesday that it had developed a new kind of sodium-ion battery.

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Industrials

European Aluminum Giant Is Fretting a Chinese EV Influx

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While the price of aluminum has climbed off the mat in recent months, it’s still well below the heady days of early 2022.

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Autos

GM Sputters Through Latest Earnings Report

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The good news is that GM generated about $3.1 billion in profit in the quarter. The bad news is that this is the only good news.

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EV Makers Still Waiting for Their Cars To Be the Next Big Thing

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People are buying EVs, just not at the hyper-pace most automakers were hoping would be here by now, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Chinese EV Suppliers Look to Tap US Market With a Little Help From Friends

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Chinese raw materials companies are cozying up with battery makers in Morocco and South Korea as a way of bypassing US restrictions.

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Rivian Finally Sees Sales Increase, But Not Nearly Fast Enough

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On Monday, Rivian announced an expectations-beating jump in deliveries for its third quarter. But a new report says it’s still losing money.

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Tesla Gets Caught In EU-China Crossfire

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The EU’s antitrust investigation claims that China is artificially flooding the market with cheap EVs via enormous state subsidies.

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Saudi Arabia Reportedly Wooing Tesla for New Factory, Musk Denies It

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Ford May Want to Charge EVs with the Grid in Mind

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Ford’s latest patent uses its cars to charge its cars.

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Stellantis Eyes a Strategic EV Partner in China

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EV Maker VinFast Bags Huge Valuation in SPAC-Mania Redux

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