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Tesla (TSLA) leases 210k sq.ft facility in effort to ramp 4680 cell production

EV Giant, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is preparing to ramp up 4680 battery cell production in Fremont, California.

According to a report by Business Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, the EV company recently signed a lease with the industrial real estate investment trust Prologis on a 210,000 sq. ft advanced manufacturing facility for essential battery technology that will likely be used for 4680 cell production.

During the third quarter... More

Ford (F) files patent for roof-mounted backup EV battery

Detroit automaker, Ford (NYSE: F) has filed an interesting patent for a large roof-mounted backup battery. The battery pack, which resembles a conventional roof box, would attach to the roof rack of any compatible electric vehicle, allowing customers to top-up the main high-voltage pack of an EV when driving through an area where there arent any chargers available.

The abstract of the Ford patent reads: An electrified vehicle backup battery system includes a traction battery pack of an electrified vehicle and a backup battery assembly that... More

Blink (BLNK), ChargePoint (CHPT) and others fall as GM inks deal with Tesla (TSLA)

CEO of General Motors (NYSE: GM), Mary Barra held a live "twitter spaces" meeting with Elon Musk on Thursday to announce a deal between GM and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to integrate Teslas North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connections into their vehicles. The deal follows a similar announcement by Ford (NYSE: F) in late... More

White House says Tesla (TSLA) chargers qualify for federal funding so long as they include CCS

White House officials on Friday announced that electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that utilize Teslas (NASDAQ: TSLA) North American Charging Standard (NACS) will be eligible to receive billions of dollars in federal subsidies so long as they also include the national CCS charging standard connection.

The announcement follows U.S. automakers Ford and GM's announcements that they were adopting the Tesla model and integrating the NACS connections into their own vehicles, shaking up a charging industry that was seemingly drifting towards the CCS connection with the help of... More

Canada’s FLO to support Tesla’s (TSLA) NACS at their charging stations

Chief Product Officer, Nathan Yang of Canadian EV charging provider FLO announced Friday that the Quebec-based company will offer the Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) designed North American Charging Standard (NACS) EV connectors at their over 90,000 charging stations.

Yang wrote in a statement released to the press Friday:

"FLO welcomes initiatives to standardize charging hardware in North America because we believe it... More

Rivals GM and Ford will adopt Tesla's NACS charging connectors, will Stellantis follow?

General Motors (NYSE: GM) jumped 3.7% at the open on Friday after the company announced yesterday that the Detroit automaker will be partnering with Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to open the EV giants supercharger network to GM customers. The move follows a similar announcement by neighboring rival Ford (NYSE: F) on May 26th, prompting analysts to ask the... More

GM teams with enemy Tesla on EV charging; A bigger surprise than Ford partnership says analyst

(Updated - June 9, 2023 6:47 AM EDT)

General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are up 3.4% and 4.4%, respectively, in pre-market Friday after the two companies announced a collaboration to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its EVs beginning in 2025.

GM CEO Barra also announced that GM customers will have access to an adapter that will allow users to access Tesla chargers starting early next spring.

In order to drive EV adoption, we need to have a robust charging... More

China launches nationwide car purchasing initiative following May sales report

In a significant effort to bolster demand in the world's largest automobile market, China unveiled Thursday a comprehensive nationwide initiative aimed at promoting car purchases, signaling a strong commitment to supporting the automotive industry.

The announcement from the Ministry of Commerce follows the release of data indicating a 7.3%... More

China vehicle sales jump 7.3% in May, NEVs lead the charge

Data released from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) Thursday shows that passenger vehicle sales in China rose 7.3% in May compared to last month, as the Chinese government extended tax incentives to shore up demand amid a lagging economic recovery.

The data shows vehicle sales in May reached a total of 1.76 million units.... More

Lucid (LCID) to bring their luxury EVs to China

On Thursday, Zhu Jiang, the head of Lucid Group's operations in China, announced that the U.S. luxury electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), is preparing to enter the global automotive industry's biggest market.

The US EV startup currently sells its Air luxury sedans in the United States,... More

Tesla (TSLA) in advanced talks for to build factory in Valencia – reports

Spanish newspaper, Cinco Dias reported on Thursday, citing unidentified sources close to the discussions, that U.S. electric car manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is in talks with the leaders of the regional government of Valencia in Spain to build a car factory in the metropolitan area.

During the... More

Tesla's (TSLA) Elon Musk meets with Mongolian PM to discuss potential EV investments

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk met virtually with Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene from Mongolia on Tuesday where the two discussed potential investments and cooperation in the electric vehicle sector.

Mongolia is abundant in valuable resources such as coal, copper, gold, silver, and various metallic ores. Over the past years, foreign investors have... More

Volvo launches EX30 electric SUV

Swedish luxury automaker, Volvo launched their new fully-electric EX30 SUV on Wednesday with two battery options and a starting price of around 36,000 euros ($38,500). The EX30 is Volvos smallest SUV to date and follows the unveiling of the larger electric EX90 in November.

"It's a small SUV doing Volvo things," CEO Jim Rowan said during the car's launch event in Milan,... More

Tesla (TSLA) option implied volatility as shares trend

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 30-day option implied volatility is at 51; compared to its 52-week range of 44 to 96.

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EPA to scrap proposed EV volumes from biofuel blending rule

Reuters reports today, citing three unnamed sources familiar with the matter that the Biden administration is planning to discard a proposal to include the electric vehicle industry into the U.S. biofuel blending program. Additionally, the administration intends to retract tradable credits worth potentially billions of dollars that were associated with this initiative.

It was first reported in early May that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was considering delaying the EV program over concerns the plan could trigger lawsuits. The... More

Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 now more affordable than Toyota Camry in California

President Joe Biden's administration confirmed Tuesday that after a rapid adjustment of its battery supply chain, the Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model 3 now qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit, meaning that it has become more affordable than the Toyota Camry in California.

New battery sourcing... More

Court upholds Musk's win in $13 billion lawsuit over Tesla-SolarCity deal

By Tom Hals

(Reuters) -A trial court properly found that Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk did not push the electric carmaker to overpay for SolarCity in 2016, the Delaware Supreme Court said on Tuesday, ending years of litigation over the $2.6 billion deal.

Musk was the biggest shareholder in both companies at the time, and Tesla shareholders alleged the billionaire pushed the carmaker's board into the deal to bail out his investment in the struggling rooftop solar company.

The state's highest court said that while a judge on the Delaware Court of... More

Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 Tax Credits Confirmed By IRS For All Models - Bloomberg

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model 3 Tax Credits Confirmed By IRS For All Models - Bloomberg

Tesla's Model 3 cheaper than Toyota's Camry in California with tax benefits

By Hyunjoo Jin and David Shepardson

SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tesla Inc's rapid adjustment of its battery supply chain means all of its Model 3 vehicles qualify for federal U.S. credits that, along with other tax breaks, could lower its price to less than a Toyota Camry.

The Biden administration on Tuesday confirmed that all Tesla Model 3 vehicles now qualify for $7,500 electric vehicle consumer tax credits after two of the three versions were eligible for half the credits.

New battery rules went into effect in April that lowered the credit of the Model 3 Standard Range... More

Global EV penetration reaches 14% in April with promising uptick in May

Barclays April report card shows that global electric vehicle penetration reached 14% in April, slightly outpacing last years EV penetration of 13%; however, it fell short of the heightened levels observed in the fourth quarter of 2022. Shifting focus to May, the industry is demonstrating promising signs of a substantial m/m increase in EV penetration, indicating a positive trajectory.

Additionally, while Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) market share remains stable, the actual strength might not be as robust as the price reductions would have you expect. Lastly, the US electric vehicle market continues to make... More

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Morgan Stanley reiterates Overweight on Tesla (TSLA) as Model 3 qualifies for full $7500 tax credit

Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating and $200.00 price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) after the electric automaker announced that the companys Model 3 will now qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credits offered under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

The consumer tax credit for clean vehicles, totaling $7,500, under the provisions of the IRA, is divided into two components. Electric vehicles (EVs) can receive $3,750 if 50% of the value of their battery components were manufactured or assembled in North America. The remaining $3,750 is contingent on 40% of the value of critical materials being... More

Ford's (F) deal with Tesla (TSLA) charges up industry and sparks standardization talks

The recent move by Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) to grant its customers access to Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) electric-vehicle charging network has caused significant waves in the industry. This decision has sparked discussions about the need for a standardized charging infrastructure across the United States and has also cast uncertainty on the future of struggling charging startups.

The deal, announced last month, outlined plans to provide drivers of Ford vehicles in North America with access to over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers, starting in 2024. Under the deal, Ford will... More

Analysis-Ford's EV charging tie-up with Tesla ripples through industry

By Abhirup Roy, Hyunjoo Jin and Isla Binnie

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's decision to allow customers to use Tesla's electric-vehicle charging network has sent ripples through the industry, raising questions about a national U.S. charging standard as well as the fate of charging startups that are struggling.

The deal, announced last month, would open more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers to drivers of Ford vehicles in North America starting in 2024.

The tie-up puts pressure on other companies and the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to fall in line or spend more to... More

Panasonic to lift battery output at Tesla's (TSLA) Nevada gigafactory - Nikkei

Panasonic to lift battery output at Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Nevada gigafactory - Nikkei

Tesla (TSLA) recalls some Model Y EVs as steering wheels might fall off…again

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has announced a voluntary recall of 137 Model Y electric vehicles due to a potential safety concern. The recall was prompted by the discovery of a loose fastener by a service technician, which could potentially result in the steering wheel detaching completely. Tesla estimates that approximately 10 percent of the affected vehicles may have this issue.

A loose... More

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Tesla (TSLA) option IV flat as shares near eight-month high

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 30-day option implied volatility is at 53; compared to its 52-week range of 44 to 96.

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Tesla (TSLA) PT Raised to $215 at Citi, 'we see more compelling NT risk/reward elsewhere'

(Updated - June 5, 2023 8:43 AM EDT)

Citi analyst Itay Michaeli raised the price target on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to $215.00 (from $175.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst comments " Were raising our price target to $215 from $175 largely on a higher target... More

Tesla's (TSLA) Model Y surpasses Toyota’s (TM) RAV4 to become the best selling SUV in Australia

The latest data received from the Federated Chamber of Automotive Industries shows that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) sold 3,178 units of the Model Y in May, overtaking the Toyota (NYSE: TM) RAV4 as the bestselling SUV in Australia and the third bestselling car of any type.

The only models to... More

Tesla (TSLA) delivers 77,695 China-made EVs in May

Newly released data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) shows that electric automaker, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) delivered 77,695 China-made electric vehicles (EV) in May. This marks a 142% increase when compared to the same month in 2022 when production was affected by COVID-19 containment measures in... More

Elon Musk's Neuralink valued at about $5 billion - Reuters

Reuters reports that Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink is now worth around $5 billion.

Elon Musk's Neuralink Valued At Around $5 Bln, Up From $2 Bln Two Years Ago, Stock Trades And Marketing Materials Show - Reuters

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Tesla's China-made EV sales rose 2.4% in May from April - CPCA

By Qiaoyi Li and Brenda Goh

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. automaker Tesla Inc delivered 77,695 China-made electric vehicles (EVs) in May, a 2.4% jump from April, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Monday.

On a yearly basis, sales rose 142% in May from 32,165 vehicles in the same month of 2022 when Shanghai, where its factory is located, was still subject to COVID-19 containment measures that impacted production.

Chinese rival BYD Co Ltd, with its Dynasty and Ocean series of EVs and petrol-electric... More