Saturday, 22 February 2025

Spotlight: Tesla

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)EmissionsEmissions MarketsNewsRegulationsVoluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs)

Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe

Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.

FILE PHOTO: The Polestar 4 electric SUV is displayed at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Electric Vehicles (EVs)NewsTransport

Polestar raises hope as order intake rises

The company reported retail sales of 12,256, up from 11,640, and a 37% rise in order intake compared to a year earlier.

Hundreds of BYD electric vehicles lined up for export in Yantai, eastern China (AFP)
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsTransport

China’s electric and hybrid vehicle sales jump 40.7% in 2024

The world's largest automotive market has also seen fierce competition among domestic car manufacturers.

FILE PHOTO: People walk past a logo of the battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) at the Auto Shanghai show, in Shanghai, China April 18, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
AnalysisBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)IndustryManufacturingPoliticsRegulationsSemiconductorTrade

How Washington’s tag on China’s CATL could affect Tesla

US listing of CATL, linked to China's military, puts Musk in a tough spot balancing administration ties and Chinese partnerships.

Thomas von der Ohe, CEO and Co-Founder of Vay Technology, stands for a portrait with a remote driving Kia. Over the last year, riders in Las Vegas have been able to test drive the vehicle (AFP)
News

Invisible man: German startup bets on remote driver

German startup Vay offers low-cost remote driving rides in Las Vegas, blending human control with robotaxi tech to disrupt transport.

FILE PHOTO: The Tesla logo is seen on a car at the Paris Games Week (PGW), a trade fair for video games in Paris, France, October 27, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
BusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)EmissionsNews

Automakers to pool CO2 emissions with Tesla, Polestar to meet EU 2025 rules

EU 2025 intermediate carbon reduction targets could cost automakers billions of euros in fines.

FILE PHOTO: A Ford Fusion hybrid, Level 4 autonomous vehicle, used by Ford Motor and Domino's Pizza to test a self-driving pizza delivery car in Michigan, is displayed during Press Days of the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessEconomyElectric Vehicles (EVs)FinanceIndustryInfrastructureManufacturingNewsPoliticsRegulationsTrade

US self-driving car companies seek boost under Trump

Autonomous vehicle firms urge U.S. to lead on AV adoption, citing regulatory delays and competition from China.

FILE PHOTO: People walk past a Tesla car parked in the Meatpacking District of New York City, U.S., January 02, 2025. REUTERS/Adam Gray/File Photo
Electric Vehicles (EVs)News

US opens probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote driving feature

Tesla's Actually Smart Summon feature was launched in September and allows users to remotely move their vehicles using their smartphones.

FILE PHOTO: A Lucid Motors facility is pictured in Costa Mesa, California, U.S.,November 1, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
BusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)News

Lucid beats estimates for EV deliveries as price cuts, cheaper financing spur demand

Lucid tops Q4 delivery estimates, raises production, fueling a six per cent share jump for the Saudi-backed luxury EV maker.

Login into your Account

Please login to like, dislike or bookmark this article.