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A dramatic incident unfolded in the Pacific Ocean late Monday when the Morning Midas, a car carrier transporting electric vehicles (EVs), sank after a fire raged on its deck for weeks. The 600-foot-long vessel, which had been adrift since June 3, succumbed to heavy weather and sank approximately 400 miles off the Alaska coast. This…
On June 22, 2025, Tesla rolled out its robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas, marking a pivotal step for electric vehicle (EV) autonomy. The limited launch, featuring a dozen autonomous Tesla Model Ys, drew praise from select riders, including investors and influencers, while sparking debate over its cautious approach with safety monitors. This move underscores Tesla’s…
Tesla has officially rolled out its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking a significant milestone for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and the autonomous driving industry. Launched on Sunday, June 22, 2025, this service introduces a select group of invitees to driverless rides in Tesla Model Y vehicles, equipped with an advanced version of the…
Ford Motor Co. has issued a global recall of approximately 300,000 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers due to a 12-volt battery issue that can prevent doors from unlocking, potentially locking passengers out or trapping them inside. The stop-delivery order, reported by Automotive News, affects dealers worldwide and halts demonstrations until a fix is deployed. Battery Malfunction…
Tesla has extended its highly sought-after 1.99% APR financing promotion for the new Model Y All-Wheel Drive (AWD) in the U.S., pushing the deadline from June 16 to June 30, 2025. This move offers electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and potential buyers a rare opportunity to secure affordable financing on one of the market’s leading electric…
Swedish pension fund AP7 has made headlines by blacklisting Tesla and selling its entire stake in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker, citing violations of union rights. The decision, announced on June 13, 2025, reflects growing scrutiny of labor practices within the EV industry and could signal a shift in investment strategies for sustainable portfolios,…
Tesla’s Model Y is staging a remarkable comeback, with CEO Elon Musk announcing a “major rebound in demand” during a recent interview on CNBC. This resurgence follows a challenging first quarter marked by a global factory changeover and production shutdowns. As the electric vehicle (EV) industry watches closely, new sales data and the upcoming Robotaxi…
Elon Musk is steering Tesla toward a bold new future, shifting the company’s focus from electric vehicles (EVs) to robotics, with a potential rollout of driverless cars as early as this month in Austin, Texas. This pivot, detailed in a recent Wall Street Journal article, marks a significant evolution for Tesla, which began nearly 22…
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