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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…
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…
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, has become the first known U.S. pension fund to stop buying new Tesla stock, citing concerns over CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and the company’s declining financial performance. According to a Business Insider report, the county’s pension board, which manages $500 million in assets, voted 4-2 on May 6, 2025, to pause…
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…
In a striking shift, Tesla’s battery storage division in Australia generated more revenue than its electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2024, highlighting the growing role of energy storage in the company’s portfolio. According to Tesla Motors Australia’s annual report filed with the Australian Securities and Exchange Commission, total revenue reached $5.1 billion, with battery storage…
Ford Motor has increased prices on three of its Mexico-produced electric vehicles (EVs), including the Mustang Mach-E, due to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The automaker announced the price hikes on May 7, 2025, citing mid-year pricing adjustments and the economic pressures of the tariffs, according to a Reuters report. This move signals…
On May 7, 2025, Northland Power Inc. announced the commercial operation of the Oneida Energy Storage Project, Canada’s largest battery energy storage system, located in Haldimand County, Ontario. This 250 MW / 1,000 MWh facility, completed ahead of schedule and under budget, strengthens grid reliability and supports the growing electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem by storing…
Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) sales in China took a hit in April, falling 6% year-over-year, as the U.S. automaker faces fierce competition from Chinese rivals and struggles with a tarnished image in Europe, according to a recent Reuters report. This marks the seventh consecutive month of declining sales for Tesla’s China-made vehicles, highlighting the challenges…
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