Every delivery number, every FSD build, every factory move, every filing. Tesla is the most-covered manufacturer on EVXL — this is the desk that watches them.
Slate Auto, an upstart electric vehicle manufacturer, is making waves with a $700 million fundraising haul backed by Jeff Bezos’s investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. The funding, confirmed by Newsweek, spans Series A and B rounds, with the final close in late 2024, setting the stage for Slate to challenge the EV market with its no-frills,…
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…
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is setting its sights on global expansion, aiming for half of its sales to come from outside China by 2030, according to a recent report from CNEVPost. The company plans to drive growth primarily through Europe and Latin America, positioning itself to compete with the world’s largest automakers. BYD’s…
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…
On May 8, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that the $7,500 federal EV tax credit is more likely to be eliminated than retained, a decision that could impact electric vehicle adoption across the U.S. According to a report by Autoblog, Johnson told Bloomberg, “I think there is a better chance we kill it than…
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…
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