Tesla to benefit from Trump presidency, claims Wedbush analyst Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives recently shared a rather interesting prediction for Tesla. As per the analyst, a potential Trump presidency would actually be bullish for Tesla, even if it would be negative for everyone else in the electric vehicle sector. Ives’ comments were shared during…
Toyota negotiating for Tesla-like treatment for its potential Shanghai plant: report A recent report has suggested that Japanese automaker Toyota is looking to secure some Tesla-like treatment for its potential Lexus plant in Shanghai, China. The proposed facility, provided that it does get built, will reportedly produce electric vehicles for Toyota’s premium brand, Lexus. There…
Starlink rival Amazon Kuiper faces new delay Amazon’s challenger to Starlink, Project Kuiper, seems to be running into some delays. As per a blog post from Amazon, Project Kuiper’s first launch is now estimated sometime in the fourth quarter of 2024. Previously, the first completed production satellites for Project Kuiper were expected to launch in…
Tesla Semi spotted with apparent LiDAR rooftop rig It appears that Tesla may be doing some initial work in the development of the Tesla Semi’s driver assist systems. This was hinted at in a recent sighting of the Class 8 all electric truck near Gigafactory Nevada that involved a Tesla Semi with an extensive sensor…
Ford CEO Jim Farley calls on the United States to rally behind EVs Electric vehicles may be mainstream today, but they are still polarizing for many, particularly “petrol heads” who love the internal combustion engine. As per Ford CEO Jim Farley in a recent post on social media, however, even “car guys” such as himself…
SpaceX valued at $210B, becomes most valuable aerospace company It appears that Elon Musk now leads the world’s most valuable carmaker and the world’s most valuable aerospace company. While not publicly traded, recent reports have suggested that SpaceX is now valued at $210 billion, making it the world’s most valuable aerospace company. A recent report…
LG Energy Solution prioritizes 46-series battery production in Arizona LG Energy Solution (LGES) is prioritizing 46-series battery cell production in its new $5.5 billion plant in Arizona. The battery supplier has temporarily paused construction of its energy storage system (ESS) battery production at the facility to focus on its assembly of 46-series cylindrical cells. LG…
Panasonic applies lessons from Tesla Giga Nevada to new Kansas facility Panasonic Energy is applying lessons from Tesla Giga Nevada to is upcoming battery plant in De Soto, Kansas. Panasonic Energy believes its new factory in Kansas will be the largest battery manufacturing plant in the world. “We’re very excited by the backup that we…
Next Elon Musk pay package hearing won’t consider TSLA shareholder vote The next hearing on Elon Musk’s pay package is on July 8, 2024, and it will not consider the TSLA shareholder vote supporting the 2018 pay package. Tesla shareholders voted on reapproving Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package during the Annual Stockholder Meeting earlier this…
The Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Model X are all eligible for a $7,500 federal rebate. But you have to pick the right one.