Focus on Automotive
Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit from fatal crash
Tesla has settled with the family of an engineer killed when his Model X crashed in Silicon Valley six years ago, avoiding a...
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August
Elon Musk revealed Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer, news that comes as adoption of self-driving...
Tesla casts doubt on the quest for a Model T of EVs
Sources tell Reuters that Elon Musk is putting aside the idea of bargain-priced Tesla for the masses in favor of self-driving robo-taxis.
New Mexico electric vehicle mandates to remain in place as auto dealers fight the new rules
State regulators denied an effort to derail implementation of new rules requiring New Mexico auto dealers to provide a higher number of EVs...
Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition: sources
Tesla has canceled the long-promised inexpensive car that investors have been counting on to drive its growth into a mass-market automaker: Reuters
Tesla reports drop in auto sales, while Toyota sees US surge
Tesla reported sharply lower first-quarter auto sales on Tuesday amid an underwhelming demand outlook for electric vehicles, while legacy players including Toyota rode...
IKEA Foundation backs emerging market EV push with $100 million grant
A global initiative to accelerate EV uptake has received a $100 million funding boost from the IKEA Foundation to support developing countries transition...
Analysis: China’s oil majors face uphill climb to adapt to EV future
China's public EV charging sector is beset by market fragmentation, overcapacity, low utilisation and losses, posing challenges for oil companies attempting to adapt...
Opinion: New U.S. auto emissions standard will speed transition to cleaner cars, addressing consumer, industry concerns
Alan Jenn, University of California, Davis The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released strict new emissions limits on March 20, 2024, for cars built...
Green truckin’: US finalizes new heavy-vehicle pollution standards
Following last week’s crackdown on car emissions, President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday unveiled finalized pollution standards for trucks, placing vehicle tailpipes at...
