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Tesla’s Director of Battery Technology and Powertrain Architecture, Vineet Mehta, announced his departure from the company after 18 years, marking the end of a pivotal era for Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) advancements. Mehta, who joined Tesla in 2007, shared his exit on LinkedIn, reflecting on his role in shaping the company’s battery and powertrain roadmap…
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. announced a significant reduction in tariffs on UK-made cars, including electric vehicles (EVs), dropping the rate from 27.5% to 10%. This decision, part of a broader economic deal with the UK, also eliminates tariffs on steel and aluminum, setting them to 0%. For EV enthusiasts and industry professionals, this…
Tesla’s Model Y deliveries in Australia hit a record low of 280 units in April 2025, down 76% year-on-year, marking the brand’s weakest month in nearly three years, according to Drive. The updated 2025 Model Y, codenamed Juniper, launched in May, sparking renewed interest with a record week of test drives and near-sold-out Launch Series…
Canadian police forces are electrifying their fleets, with the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Peel Regional Police in Ontario integrating electric vehicles (EVs) for patrol duties. This week, Kensington reportedly introduced a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while Peel deployed a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, signaling a shift toward sustainable policing. These adoptions…
Tesla (TSLA) has hit a roadblock in its long-planned entry into India, with the departure of its India chief, Prashanth Menon, just as the electric vehicle (EV) giant prepares to launch in the world’s third-largest car market. According to a Bloomberg report published on May 8, 2025, Menon’s exit leaves Tesla’s China team to oversee…
Matthew LaBrot, a Tesla sales employee, was terminated on April 25, 2025, just one day after launching a website protesting CEO Elon Musk’s leadership, according to a Business Insider report. LaBrot’s dismissal highlights Tesla’s ongoing struggles with employee dissent and a declining brand image amid Musk’s controversial political involvement, which has sparked protests and a…
A coalition of 16 US states led by California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for halting the distribution of billions in federal funding earmarked for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The legal action, filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington State, comes in response to the Department of Transportation’s February decision to…
On May 6, 2025, Tesla launched a more affordable version of its popular Model Y, pricing the long-range rear-wheel drive variant at $44,990, which drops to $37,490 after a $7,500 federal tax credit. This move, reported by Reuters, aims to boost sales amid a 13% quarterly sales drop—the weakest in nearly three years—driven by rising…
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