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Tesla (TSLA) denies claims of health and safety risks at German plant

October 10, 2023 3:59 PM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) on Tuesday firmly denied allegations made by a German union and recent media reports suggesting inadequate health and safety measures at its gigafactory near Berlin.

The company emphasized that safeguarding the well-being of its workers remains a... More

When will the 'iPhone moment' take place for battery tech?

October 10, 2023 12:31 PM EDT

Over the past 30 years, the world has witnessed significant progress in battery technology. Battery energy density has surged from 50Wh/kg to 350Wh/kg, marking an increase of 10Wh/kg per year.

This trajectory suggests that we are on the verge of a groundbreaking shift, with the potential to soon double current energy density levels to 700-800Wh/kg.

The most prominent hurdle facing battery progress is a lithium supply shortage, aggravated by a fivefold increase in demand projected by 2030. To counter this challenge, researchers are exploring alternative technologies, such as sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries. While these... More

Jefferies cuts price target on Tesla (TSLA) as margin erosion casts doubts

October 10, 2023 8:50 AM EDT

Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and cut their 12-month price target on the stock after the electric automaker posted a decline in quarterly production and deliveries.

The decline in production was expected, as the company had closed several facilities to accommodate updates for the automakers Model 3 refresh.

However, the increased margin erosion in Q3 and the uncertain growth prospects for... More

An increasing number of German Tesla (TSLA) workers join union

October 9, 2023 11:25 AM EDT

Reuters reports Monday that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) employees at the Brandenburg factory are increasingly becoming members of the IG Metall union due to growing apprehensions regarding health, safety, and excessive work demands.

Union representatives met with workers at various locations including the factory entrances, nearby train platforms, and within the factory itself on Monday. They distributed stickers that said "Together for safe and fair... More

Wells Fargo cuts price target on Tesla (TSLA) ahead of 3Q earnings report

October 9, 2023 8:44 AM EDT

Wells Fargo reiterated an Equal Weight rating on Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) and cut their 12-month price target on the stock to $260.00 (From $265.00) ahead of the electric automakers 3Q report scheduled for October 18th.

The company announced third-quarter deliveries of 435,000 vehicles, which fell approximately 20,000 units short of the consensus estimate. Management attributed this shortfall to plant downtime during the Model 3... More