Tesla is reportedly considering bringing its “Tesla Center” strategy to China and closing some retail stores in high-rent locations.
Last year, Electrek exclusively reported on Tesla implementing a new retail strategy in North America that involves moving away from showrooms in fancy malls and, instead, focusing on cheaper locations, remote management of the test drive fleet, and delivery…
Veo, which touts itself as the first profitable shared micromobility company, has just unveiled its latest light electric vehicle known as the Apollo. But unlike typical e-scooters or e-bikes, this one isn’t just a two-wheeler. It’s also a two-seater.
The Apollo (not…
Einride officially launches its autonomous freight in EU’s largest transportation market
September 15, 2022
EV freight technology company Einride has announced its expansion into Germany, the EU’s largest transportation market. The company will bring its electrified and autonomous freight shipping technology to the country, backed by a new Einride regional office and local…
Ford, LG Energy supplier using lithium extraction with ‘minimal environmental impact’ to produce EV battery metals
September 15, 2022
Compass Mineral International, a leading supplier of essential minerals like salt and sulfate of potash (used in plant fertilizer), has been pivoting to focus on the “new gold” rush, lithium. The minerals company, which has deals to supply lithium for EV leaders like Ford and LG Energy, is doubling down by using a new extraction technology to obtain the mineral with minimal impact on the…
Tesla (TSLA) loses infamous ‘most shorted stock’ title to Apple (AAPL)
September 15, 2022
Tesla (TSLA) has officially lost its infamous “most shorted stock” title as the short position on Apple’s stock (AAPL) rises above Tesla’s.
CEO Elon Musk has often warned people not to bet against Tesla on the stock market. He went as far as predicting a “next…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday released a study stating that 80% of US coal power plant sites could be converted to nuclear power plant sites in order to help the US achieve net zero by 2050.
Out of 157 retired coal plant sites and 237 operating coal plant…
Tesla is rumored to host a visit from Canadian minister of industry amid factory talks
September 15, 2022
Tesla is rumored to be hosting a visit from Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s industry and innovation minister, amid talks of the automaker building a factory in Canada.
Over the past few months, we have been reporting on mounting evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada for its next Gigafactory. Tesla plans to ramp up production to 20 million electric…
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September 15, 2022
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Global EV charging infrastructure company ABB E-mobility today announced that it will spend $4 million to open an EV charger factory in Columbia, South Carolina.
The new South Carolina facility will be capable of producing up to 10,000 EV chargers per year. The chargers…
Tesla opens Supercharger network to all electric vehicles in Iceland
September 15, 2022
Tesla has opened its first Supercharger stations to non-Tesla electric vehicles in Iceland as part of its pilot program.
Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla ramping up its effort to open the Supercharger network, its extensive global network of fast-charging stations, to electric vehicles from other automakers. In November 2021, we saw Tesla take its first step in that direction…
