Electric vehicles
Here’s why Trump’s pursuit of Greenland is really about the control over the Arctic
President Donald Trump has reiterated his desire to buy Greenland, and refused to rule out using military or economic coercion to achieve his goal of controlling the autonomous territory of Denmark. . However, the United States isn’t the only country with an eye on the region. In 2018, a Chinese state-owned company bid roughly $550 […]
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This ETF provider launches a new way to play Tesla
ETF Edge This ETF provider launches a new way to play Tesla Published Sat, Jan 11 202511:00 AM EST Krysta Escobar WATCH LIVE Source
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Tesla launches refreshed Model Y in China to fend off domestic rivals
Tesla launched a revamped version of its Model Y in China. Tesla Tesla on Friday announced a revamped version of its popular Model Y in China, as the U.S. electric car giant looks to fend off challenges from domestic rivals. The Model Y will start at 263,500 Chinese yuan ($35,935), with deliveries set to begin […]
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VW’s Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share
Scout Terra pickup truck and Scout Traveler SUV concepts Scout LAS VEGAS — Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume. Volkswagen revived Scout, which was an American brand from 1961 to 1980, and revealed production-intent vehicles of its Terra pickup truck […]
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BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas, Reuters reports
A drone view shows BYD’s new electric vehicle (EV) factory’s construction site in Camacari, Brazil December 26, 2024. Joa Souza | Reuters Electric vehicle producer BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil, a key labor inspector told Reuters on Tuesday, adding the company has pledged to comply with local labor laws for the workers remaining in the country. A total of 163 […]
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Volkswagen and Xpeng to build super-fast charging network in China for EVs
Top Volkswagen and Xpeng executives pose at the German automaker’s launch event in Beijing, China, on Aug. 24, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Volkswagen and Xpeng both rose on Monday after the two firms announced plans to expand their partnership in electric vehicle charging stations in China. The German automaker and […]
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Tesla’s China sales rise to record high in 2024, bucking global decline
A Tesla Bot on display as people look at a Tesla Cybertruck in a showroom in New York City on Jan. 2, 2025. Adam Gray | Reuters U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla said on Friday its sales rose 8.8% to a record high of more than 657,000 cars in 2024, a strong performance in a competitive market […]
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Brazil says workers at BYD construction site victims of human trafficking
A drone view shows BYD’s new electric vehicle (EV) factory’s construction site in Camacari, Brazil December 26, 2024. Joa Souza | Reuters Chinese workers found at a construction site for a factory owned by China’s electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil’s Bahia state are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday. BYD and contractor Jinjiang Group have agreed to assist […]
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China plans $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year, Reuters reports
Chinese national flags flutter in front of the Great Hall during the fifth plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 12, 2023 in Beijing, Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury […]
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Trump may cancel U.S. Postal Service electric mail truck contract: Reuters sources
The United States Postal Service unveils two of its battery-powered vehicles at an event announcing its plan on implementing electric vehicles, at the Postal Service Headquarters on December 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Donald Trump’s transition team is considering canceling the United States Postal Service’s contracts to electrify its delivery […]
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