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Fisker (FSR) explores collaboration with other companies

May 17, 2023 11:41 AM EDT

Fisker (NYSE: FSR) CEO, Henrik Fisker said Wednesday that the electric automaker is exploring collaborations with other companies to scale up market share faster.

"Buyers aren't loyal anymore to their traditional brands. That changes everything. If we collaborate with someone, you can scale quicker ... it could be with suppliers, other car companies, tech companies - we are exploring all these avenues," Fisker said, speaking at the Reuters Automotive Conference in Munich.

During interviews at the conference on Tuesday, senior executives from Polestar (NASDAQ: PSNY) and Smart, rival... More

Tesla (TSLA) reopens talks with India, proposes new EV factory

May 17, 2023 10:43 AM EDT

Reuters reports, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter, that electric vehicle giant Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) told government officials on Wednesday they would like to build a factory in India to build electric cars for domestic sale and... More

Stellantis (STLA) warns UK factories will close if Brexit deal is not changed

May 17, 2023 9:59 AM EDT

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), the world's No. 3 carmaker by sales and owner of 14 brands including Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat has warned the U.K. that British car plants will close with the loss of thousands of jobs unless the Brexit deal is swiftly renegotiated.

According to Stellantis, under the current deal it would face tariffs when exporting electric vans to Europe... More

China's BYD launches autonomous driving division and extensive recruitment drive

May 17, 2023 9:20 AM EDT

BYD Co, the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in China, is well aware of its lag behind competitors in autonomous driving technology. In order to address this weakness, the company has established a new division and launched an extensive recruitment campaign.

During an investor forum this month, Senior Vice President Stella Li revealed that BYD Co has successfully recruited approximately 4,000 to 5,000 software engineers. In a transcript verified by the company, she stated, "Although we are currently not leading the pack, we are committed to delivering a... More

Tesla's (TSLA) shareholder meeting: Musk unveils product updates, strategic plans, and an advertising shift; Analysts positive

May 17, 2023 8:28 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) held its annual shareholder meeting in Austin Texas on Tuesday where CEO Elon Musk updated investors on the companys current product fleet, FSD, its Cybertruck production ramp, and plans to complete Part 3 of its Master Plan to provide a path towards a 100% sustainable economy.

The meeting took place just days after Musk announced that there will be a new person heading up Twitter, signaling to TSLA shareholders he may have more time to spend on the electric vehicle giant.

The multi-billionaire reiterated his commitment to... More

Stifel starts EVgo (EVGO) at Buy, believes company is positioned well to capitalize on growth trend

May 17, 2023 7:43 AM EDT

Stifel initiated coverage of EV fast charging company, EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) with a Buy rating and set their 12 month price target for the stock at $9.00.

EVgo is a leading EV charging company based in Los Angeles. Their primary business is the... More

Gov. Abbott signs annual EV tax bill into law

May 16, 2023 2:44 PM EDT

Texas Governor, Greg Abbot signed Senate Bill 505 into law over the weekend, requiring electric vehicle owners to pay $400 to register a new electric vehicle, on top of other fees. Renewing registration will cost $200.

The purpose of the fee is to guarantee that owners of electric vehicles contribute their fair portion towards highway expenses, typically funded by a 20 cent-per-gallon gas tax paid by owners of gasoline-powered and hybrid vehicles.

The bill passed a vote in the... More

Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 dominates reliability study, outperforming ICE counterparts

May 16, 2023 2:09 PM EDT

Teslas (NASDAQ: TSLA) participated in a new reliability study by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) in Germany where their electric Model 3 crushed its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.

It should come as no surprise that electric vehicles (EVs) are generally more reliable than their fossil-fuel-powered counterparts, given their remarkable mechanical simplicity. The superiority of EVs in terms of reliability has been... More

Tesla (TSLA) seeks approval to expand Shanghai plant, add pouch battery cell production

May 16, 2023 8:32 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has applied for and is seeking regulatory approval to expand its Shanghai plant and begin producing for the first time pouch-type battery cells in limited quantity.

According to an undated public notice, the Shanghai Gigafactory could potentially expand its capacity to manufacture 1.75 million powertrain units per year, an increase from its current production capacity of 1.25 million units.

Its unclear from the notice, which was posted... More

Tesla (TSLA) introduces discounts for business and fleet buyers in Germany

May 16, 2023 7:43 AM EDT

Electric automaker, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced Monday that they have implemented additional discounts for business customers in Germany, signaling the companys increasingly aggressive pricing strategy.

According to a company representative, fleet buyers can now take advantage of an extra 2,250 euro ($2,447) discount. This... More

Tesla (TSLA) faces another lawsuit over impact of software updates on EV batteries

May 15, 2023 10:38 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is again confronted with a class action lawsuit for limiting the battery capacity inside its vehicles through a software update. A group of U.S. Tesla Model S and Model X owners filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the electric vehicle manufacturer on Friday claiming the companys automatic software updates allegedly resulted in reduced driving range or even battery... More

Soros exits Tesla (TSLA), reduces Rivian (RIVN) stake after 90% drop from peak

May 15, 2023 8:50 AM EDT

Soros Fund Management, the family office of George Soros, cut its holdings in Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) following the electric automakers 90% share decline from its intraday peak in November 2021. The billionaire also slashed its $16 million stake in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), effectively eliminating their investment in the EV giant.

Soros purchased... More

Tesla's 'Unboxed Process': Revolutionizing auto manufacturing or a risky endeavor?

May 15, 2023 8:26 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) introduced a new vehicle-assembly systemin March, sparking instant buzz and debate among industry specialists on whether the system, known as the "unboxed process," devised by CEO Elon Musk is a radical innovation, a visionary departure from traditional methods, a derivative concept, or a combination.

Musk believes the company needs to radically rethink conventional manufacturing methods in order to produce electric vehicles at larger volumes that are both more affordable and profitable.

Investors have eagerly anticipated the revelation of what many consider to be Tesla's holy grail: an electric... More