Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) retained its “Outperform” rating from Baird amidst news that the electric car maker’s vehicles will only be receiving an additional 9% import tariff from the European Union. As per Baird analyst Ben Kallo, the adjusted tariffs on Tesla’s electric vehicles are better than feared. The Baird analyst stated Read more
Tesla has initiated a rare physical recall for the 2016 Model X SUV. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Safety Recall Report, a total of 9,136 units of the 2016 Model X that were produced through July 31, 2016 are affected by the issue. The Tesla Model Read more
When Tesla’s mercurial leader fired the company’s entire 500-person Supercharging team a few months ago, EV pundits predicted that most of these highly-skilled pros would soon be snapped up by other companies. In the event, some were rehired by Tesla, and others have moved on to greener pastures, including seven-year Read more
Tesla has deployed a rare new mobile Megacharger in Utah, which charges its Tesla semi electric trucks. more…
California-based Enteligent is accepting pre-orders for what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger. more…
The United States Department of Defense announced it has allocated $20 million to Electra Battery Materials Corporation – a young but growing provider of sustainable raw materials for North America’s EV industry. Through the investment, Electra will finish its refinery plant in Ontario, Canada, to begin cobalt production to support Read more
Ford (F) announced major changes to its upcoming EV plans, including two new pickups. Ford’s first affordable EV based on its new platform will be an electric pickup followed by its next-gen “Project T3.” Meanwhile, Ford is leaning more into hybrids. Instead of the planned all-electric three-row SUV, Ford plans Read more
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