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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…
In a troubling revelation about one of America’s most promising electric vehicle manufacturers, a detailed investigation has uncovered serious workplace safety concerns at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The investigation, published by Bloomberg News, paints a concerning picture of a company racing to produce luxury EVs and Amazon delivery vans while potentially compromising w
In a significant development for autonomous EV transportation, Palo Alto officials are in preliminary talks with Tesla to transform local streets into a testing ground for the automaker’s newly announced robotaxi service. This potential partnership, first announced by city spokesperson Meghan Horrigan-Taylor, comes as the city reportedly grapples with the mounting costs of its popular…
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…
Ford’s latest patent filing has turned heads in the automotive and security industries. The automaker recently published a patent for a vehicle-based security system that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. Drones and Cars: An Unlikely Security Duo The patent, filed in 2022, describes a system where a vehicle serves as a…
Tesla has significantly reduced prices for its futuristic Cybertruck, potentially aiming to sustain momentum and boost sales. This move comes as the electric pickup truck jumps to the No. 3 spot among best-selling EVs in the U.S., reports Forbes. Price Cuts Across the Board The all-wheel drive (AWD) Cybertruck now starts at $79,990, down from…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software following reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that resulted in a pedestrian fatality. Safety Concerns in Low-Visibility Conditions NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is probing whether Tesla’s driver assistance syst
Apple Inc. secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD Co. on developing long-range EV batteries as part of its now-canceled car project, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This partnership, which began around 2017, aimed to create advanced battery systems using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The Apple-BYD Battery Collaboration The joint effort focused on developing…
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