tesla Tesla Promotes Paint Director to Lead Fremont Factory Amid Reopening Clash Tesla names Richard Miller as the new head of production at its Fremont factory just as Elon Musk defiantly reopens the facility in violation of local health orders. The leadership shakeup occurs while the company faces a lawsuit and ongoing conflict with Alameda County officials.
nio Chinese EV Maker Nio Lands $1 Billion From State Investors Nio secures a $1 billion investment from Chinese state-owned entities by agreeing to move its headquarters to Hefei and relinquish a minority stake in its new Nio China business unit.
tesla Tesla Slashes Nevada Gigafactory Workforce by 75% Amid Pandemic Tesla drastically reduces on-site staff at its Nevada Gigafactory by 75% as COVID-19 continues to spread. This decision follows a similar move by partner Panasonic to temporarily pull all of its employees from the facility.
tesla Tesla Raises $2 Billion in Surprise Stock Offering Tesla prices a $2 billion secondary stock offering at $767 per share, reversing its earlier stance against raising capital. The automaker plans to use the funds to strengthen its balance sheet amid rising capital expenditure forecasts.
tesla Tesla Experiences Record Volatility Amid Massive Short Squeeze and Virus Fears Tesla stock swings wildly as a massive short squeeze drives shares to nearly $970 before coronavirus fears trigger a sharp reversal. Unprecedented trading volume highlights the extreme investor frenzy surrounding the electric vehicle maker.
amazon Amazon Launches Electric Autonomous Delivery Robots in Washington State Amazon introduces Scout, a small, fully-electric autonomous delivery device that rolls along sidewalks to bring packages to customers in Snohomish County.
automotive Automotive Innovations and EV Growth Mark the End of the Decade As the decade closes, the auto industry shows strong momentum toward electric vehicles and emissions reduction. From Tesla's Chinese manufacturing to VW's ambitious production targets, the future of driving is rapidly changing.
tesla Tesla Nears Final Land Agreement for Massive European Gigafactory Tesla is finalizing a contract to secure 740 acres of land in Brandenburg, Germany for its upcoming European Gigafactory. The company also submits environmental impact documents as it prepares to build vehicles and batteries near Berlin.
tesla Tesla Adds Stardew Valley to In-Dash Display in Holiday Update Tesla's upcoming holiday software update brings the popular farming RPG Stardew Valley to the car's in-dash display. The game joins a growing list of parking-only entertainment options designed to occupy drivers while charging.
volkswagen Volkswagen Plans Autonomous Electric Shuttle Network in Qatar Volkswagen and Qatar partner to launch a fleet of self-driving electric shuttles and buses in Doha by 2022.
nio Electric Vehicle Startup Nio Cuts 141 Jobs at San Jose Headquarters Nio lays off 141 employees at its North American headquarters as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures following a difficult year of losses and vehicle recalls.
tesla Tesla Cybertruck Reaches 200,000 Refundable Orders Despite Shattered Windows Elon Musk reveals that Tesla's Cybertruck accumulates 200,000 orders shortly after its dramatic debut. The fully refundable $100 deposits highlight intense public curiosity despite Tesla's history of delayed production timelines.
tesla Tesla Unveils Surprise Electric ATV Alongside Cybertruck Tesla reveals a functional all-electric ATV designed to pair with the Cybertruck, featuring in-bed charging capabilities.
tesla Tesla Cybertruck to Offer Optional Solar Charging Capability Tesla plans to offer an optional solar charging system for its newly revealed Cybertruck. The setup adds up to 15 miles of range per day, with potential for more using deployable solar wings.
tesla Tesla Stock Drops 6% as Wall Street Skeptical of Cybertruck Reveal Tesla shares fall over 6% after the polarizing Cybertruck reveal, with experts questioning the pickup's unusual design and a botched window demonstration.