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A planned €3 billion ($3.2 billion) electric vehicle microchip factory in Germany has been put on hold, dealing another blow to the country’s EV manufacturing ambitions, according to The Guardian. Slowing EV Demand Cited as Key Factor The US-based Wolfspeed and German auto supplier ZF have postponed their joint venture to build what was dubbed…
A groundbreaking vision for urban transportation using autonomous electric pods is gaining traction, according to Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, writing in the Financial Times. The Promise of Personal Rapid Transit The proposed system would use self-driving, electric PRT (Personal Rapid Transit) pods running on dedicated narrow lanes. These vehicles would offer on-demand, point-to-point
Mercedes-Benz is facing significant headwinds as it reports a dramatic drop in profits and EV sales for Q3 2023, according to a Financial Times report. EV Sales Take a Hit Pure electric vehicle sales plummeted 31% year-over-year in Q3, though plug-in hybrid sales showed a modest 10% increase. The luxury automaker’s CFO Harald Wilhelm didn’t…
In a candid revelation that’s sending ripples through the automotive industry, Ford CEO Jim Farley has been secretly test-driving a Chinese-made Xiaomi electric vehicle – and his verdict is turning heads. The surprising admission came during an in-depth discussion on the Everything Electric Show, highlighting the growing gap between Western and Chinese EV technology. The…
Tesla delivered a powerful financial performance in Q3 2024, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.72 per share ($2.51 billion net income), significantly outpacing analyst expectations of $0.59 per share, according to Forbes reporting. Strong Financial Performance Marks Turning Point The EV pioneer saw its profits climb to $2.2 billion from July through September, compared to $1.9…
Volvo Cars has significantly cut its annual sales growth forecast and shifted its all-electric timeline as market pressures mount, according to the Financial Times. Growth Forecast Takes a Hit The Swedish automaker now expects just 7-8% retail sales growth this year, less than half of its July projection of 12-15%. Despite posting a strong Q3…
Tesla’s upcoming Q3 earnings call is shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown, with CEO Elon Musk in the hot seat as investors and analysts prepare to grill him on the company’s ambitious robotaxi plans. This heightened scrutiny comes in the wake of a widely criticized unveiling event earlier this month that left many key…
The Paris motor show has become a battleground for the future of Europe’s auto industry, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers making a strong push into the market. This development, reported by The Guardian, highlights growing concerns about the competitiveness of European automakers in the EV era. Chinese EV Invasion Nine Chinese companies unveiled new…
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