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Imagine ditching power windows for a sub-$20K electric pickup—sounds crazy, right? But Bezos-backed Slate Auto thinks it’s genius, especially with that $7,500 tax credit vanishing soon. Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is introducing a minimalist electric pickup truck priced under $20,000, but the impending expiration of a $7,500 federal…
Hey Porsche lovers, ever feel the EV hype is slowing? Blume’s memo confirms it: “Our model no longer works,” sparking drama in the high-end electric world. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has informed employees that the company’s longstanding business model is no longer viable in its present state, citing pressures from a volatile EV market, declining…
Ouch! Europe’s new car registrations tanked 5.1% last month—here’s why EV momentum is fading and what it spells for drivers. Europe’s automotive market faced a significant setback in June, with new car registrations dropping 5.1% to 1.24 million vehicles—the steepest decline in 10 months—as growth in battery-electric vehicle (EV) sales slowed to its weakest pace…
Tesla released its Q2 2025 earnings on July 23, reporting adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share, just below the average analyst estimate, alongside revenue of $22.5 billion that fell 12% year-over-year, marking the sharpest decline in at least a decade. Gross margin came in higher than anticipated. Updated as of 16:56 EST The company…
Nissan Motor Co. has announced the closure of vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by the end of fiscal year 2027, a strategic move tied to the company’s push for profitability amid evolving electric vehicle demands. This decision affects a facility that pioneered the mass-market EV with the Nissan Leaf in 2010. Strategic…
As electric vehicle sales falter, major battery manufacturers are shifting focus to a booming market in large-scale energy storage systems, offering a potential buffer against losses in the automotive sector. This strategic pivot helps utilize underused factories and taps into rising demand from utilities and data centers, according to a recent analysis from the WSJ.…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers Neta and Zeekr have come under scrutiny for artificially boosting sales figures by insuring vehicles before actual buyer purchases, allowing them to meet aggressive targets amid fierce market competition. This revelation, detailed in a Reuters investigation, highlights ongoing challenges in China’s EV sector, where overcapacity and price wars pressure compani
Tesla has introduced a wide array of discounts and incentives for its electric vehicles in the US, aiming to boost sales before the federal tax credit expires at the end of the quarter. This move comes as the company experiences declining sales in Europe and China, while the US remains a strong market. Incentives Applicable…
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