Tesla

Electric Vehicles

Tesla Touts High-End Roadster as EV Industry Fights Slumping Demand

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While everyone else looks to navigate a tepid market, Elon Musk plans to sell a $250,000 performance car next year.

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Autos

Luxury EV Startups Rivian and Lucid Face a Tough Road

The companies continue to lose massive amounts of money as consumers are turning to cheaper hybrids and traditional gas-powered vehicles.

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Patent Drop

Tesla Patent Gives its Cars Better Situational Awareness

Tesla and other self-driving car firms face both regulatory battles and public perception hurdles.

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Patent Drop

Ford Balances Charging Demand to Get More EVs on the Road

The lack of charging infrastructure in the US has hurt consumer sentiment towards EVs. Ford may be looking at ways to fix it.

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International Economics

Western Brands Still Have High Hopes for a Chinese Rebound

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Many American firms have taken a long time to build sustainable markets in China. They can’t let a little slump get them down.

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Autos

Tesla Starts 2024 With Good News and Bad News

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Tesla’s delivery numbers looked pretty good, until you compare them to those from up-and-coming Chinese rival BYD.

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Patent Drop

Tesla Strengthens AI Vision Models for Self-Driving

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The tech could prevent the phantom braking problem which Tesla vehicles are notorious for.

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Patent Drop

Apple’s LIDAR Patent Adds Another Piece to Rumored Car Offering

Apple will likely face a lot of competition if it decides to get on the road.

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Autos

Toyota’s Hybrids Are Having a Moment

Tesla has gone all-in on electric vehicles, but Toyota is getting to say “I told you so” with its focus on hybrids.

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Industrials

European Aluminum Giant Is Fretting a Chinese EV Influx

While the price of aluminum has climbed off the mat in recent months, it’s still well below the heady days of early 2022.

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