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Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) innovator, is bracing for turbulence from President Trump’s new auto tariffs by stockpiling critical battery supplies, ensuring its production lines keep humming. According to a Bloomberg report, Rivian began amassing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech last year, a strategic move to shield its Commercial Van and…
Elon Musk’s physical presence in the White House may be diminishing, but his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues, albeit remotely, as he signals an impending shift back towards steering Tesla. According to a Yahoo Finance report , White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles confirmed that Musk, who spent much of…
In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, major evening news networks have overwhelmingly focused on negative coverage, with a recent study highlighting that Elon Musk, in his capacity as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has faced particularly intense scrutiny. According to a Media Research Center (MRC) analysis reported…
U.S. House Republicans have raised their proposed annual fee on electric vehicle (EV) owners to $250, up from $200, to address a shortfall in highway repair funds, as EV drivers bypass gasoline taxes that traditionally fund road maintenance. This proposal, part of a broader tax reform bill, also includes a $100 fee for hybrids and…
In a bold push to electrify heavy-duty trucking, Tesla is hiring over 1,000 workers at its Nevada Gigafactory to kickstart mass production of its long-awaited Semi truck by late 2025, Business Insider reports. This hiring surge signals Tesla’s determination to deliver on a vision first unveiled in 2017, promising a cleaner, high-performance alternative to diesel…
Tesla is breaking new ground in the electric vehicle (EV) industry with its latest announcement at Power2Drive in Munich, Germany. The company is launching a Hardware Sales program that lets businesses brand their own Superchargers or set custom pricing, offering unprecedented control with minimal hassle. Shared by Sawyer Merritt on X, this move could reshape…
On April 25, 2025, Tesla settled a disturbing racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black female employee at its Fremont, California, manufacturing facility, exposing a troubling workplace culture at the electric vehicle giant. The plaintiff, Raina Pierce, accused the company of tolerating racist remarks and unfair treatment, with court records revealing a manager’s alleged use…
Elon Musk, celebrated as a visionary behind Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) success, is now accused of dismantling the very government support that fueled his rise, according to a scathing opinion piece in The Guardian by Christopher Marquis. Published today, the piece claims Musk is “pulling up the ladder” for other EV makers by leveraging his…
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