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The article reports on the efforts by Tesla and its chief executive Elon Musk to convince Wall Street that the company's future lies not in the grinding business of making and selling cars but in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Topics discussed include one of Tesla's main AI-based businesses according to Musk, competition to be faced by Tesla's technology, and types of driver-assistance software for the cars being sold by Tesla.

The article suggests renting as an affordable option for those wanting to try an electric vehicle. Topics discussed include percentage of the cars sold by manufacturers to rental companies that were electric in 2023, the importance of the potential that rental companies can have in reshaping consumer behavior and helping to promote adoption, and finding of Hertz and other rental car companies on offering customers electric vehicles at a profit.

The article focuses on Tesla's chief executive officer Elon Musk's posting of his social and political views on social media and its impact on the sales of Tesla. Topics discussed include results of a survey on the effect of Musk's behavior on consumers' views of Tesla, a decline in the company's global sales in the second quarter of 2024, and other reasons behind a decline in the company's market share in several countries.

The article suggests Japanese automaker Toyota to boost the production and sales of electric vehicles to stay on top of the automobile industry. It discusses the economic and environmental implications of the business decisions of Toyota and takes a look at the company's struggle to keep with the progress toward zero emissions compared with automakers in China and the U.S. It reports on the production techniques and innovative battery technology being worked on by Toyota.

The article focuses on the challenge of persuading people to adopt renewable energy technologies by tailoring messaging to highlight practical benefits rather than focusing on climate change. It mentions the efforts to promote green energy require demonstrating economic advantages, emphasizing cost savings, job creation, and performance improvements, while avoiding discussions about climate change.

The article discusses German automaker Volkswagen's planned 5-billion-dollar investment in electric truck maker Rivian as of June 26, 2024. Topics covered include the partnership's possible provision of software expertise to Volkswagen, and of manufacturing expertise to Rivian, the investment's help in launching Rivian's midsize R2 S.U.V. which would sell for about 45,000 dollars, and the resulting jump of Rivian stock. Also noted is the separate marketing Volkswagen and Rivian vehicles.

The article reports on the move by Tesla shareholders to approve the proposed pay package for chief executive officer Elon Musk following its court rejection in a legal challenge. The shareholder support to Musk could persuade Court of Chancery Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick to reinstate the award. Also cited is the shareholders' approval of the proposal to move Tesla's corporate registration to Texas.

The article considers the Tesla shareholder vote over Elon Musk's pay as a referendum on the performance of the company and its chief executive in some ways. Topics discussed include implication of Tesla's stock price for investors even before the vote concludes, competition faced by the company, and decline in Tesla's profit in the first quarter of 2024.

The article reports on the decision to be made by Tesla shareholders if the pay package of Elon Musk is too much. It states that Musk became a billionaire many times over while generating huge profits for investors. Shareholders approved the pay formula in 2018 but are voting on it for a second time after a judge in Delaware voided the package in January 2024. Tesla's largest shareholders that have said they will vote against the pay package are mentioned.

The article reports on the initiative of automakers including Ford Motor, General Motors, BMW in exploring how electric car batteries could be used to store excess renewable energy to help utilities deal with fluctuations in power supply and demand. It discusses concerns and challenges including faster wearing down of batteries due to constant charging and discharging and preference of utilities and state regulators for running centralized grids.

The article talks about the growing accessibility of electric vehicles to not just elites but to more blue-collar and entry-level white-collar people in the U.S. as cars become more affordable. Cited are the factors behind the decline in prices, including increased competition, electric vehicle makers that are planning to transition to mass market, and the risks facing the U.S. electric vehicle industry, such as the expected increase in the price of lithium-ion batteries from China.

The article reports on the public campaign of Elon Musk, chief executive officer of electric carmaker Tesla, on the social media platform X to seek support from shareholders to reapprove his pay package from the company. It shows the appeal of Musk to shareholders as he needs to maintain control over Tesla as the company ramps up its artificial intelligence efforts. It presents the opinion of proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommending Tesla shareholders to reject Musk's compensation package.

The article reports on the voting of workers at German carmaker Mercedes-Benz in Alabama on whether to join the United Automobile Workers union. It raises concern of conservative political leaders about the threat posed by the union campaign to organize workers to the regional economy, jobs and values. It discusses union activists' complaint about low wages, compliant workers, work schedules and unfair labor practices at Mercedes-Benz and in Alabama.

The article discusses the implications to the electric vehicle (EV) sector of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's reversal of his plans to build EV charging stations in the U.S. Topics discussed include Musk's lay off of the team responsible for installing EV charging stations, the role of government subsidies and private capital in the increase in construction of charging stations outside Tesla, and the call on electric utilities to upgrade their equipment to support EV charging options.

The article talks about how the job cuts at the team responsible for building electric vehicle charging stations at automotive and clean energy company Tesla has sowed uncertainty about the future of the largest and most reliable U.S. charging network. Cited are the questions that the layoff has raised with regards to the deals that Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has signed with automotive leaders in 2023, and how the abrupt dismissal has caught the industry and employees off guard.

The article reports on the series of arrangements made by electric vehicle company Tesla with regulators and an artificial intelligence company in China to offer self-driving cars. It informs the approval obtained by Tesla and Chinese automakers from government authorities and the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers for data security precautions on car models. Also noted is the deal of Tesla with technology firm Baidu to obtain high-resolution maps of road lanes.

The article reports on the decision of the board of electric car company Tesla asking shareholders to endorse a compensation plan for company chief executive officer, Elon Musk. It informs about the proposal of the board to move Tesla's corporate headquarters to Texas from Delaware after a court struck down the pay package of Musk. It raises investors' response to arguments over fairness in the executive pay package and its contingency to carbon emissions and worker rights.

The article reports on the job cuts being planned by electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla. Topics discussed include the estimated number of employees to be laid off by the firm, the reasons behind the job cuts such as declining sales and increasing competition in the sector, and the business operations and performance of the firm under the leadership of chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk.

The article reports on the impact of the decline in quarterly sales of Tesla on its market dominance, as of April 2024. Topics discussed include significance of Tesla's status as market pioneer for electric vehicles with its Model 3 sedan and Model Y sport utility vehicle, the poor service complaint against Tesla, and decline in the number of cars delivered by Tesla in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

The article focuses on the value of electric cars, examining whether they are a good investment considering their higher purchase price and potential for faster depreciation compared to gasoline cars.

The article reports that the Joe Biden administration will allocate 1.7 billion in federal grants to car and auto parts factories across eight states to support the production of electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, including reopening a Jeep factory in Belvidere, Illinois.

The article reports that Tesla's market share of electric vehicles in the U.S. fell below 50 percent for the first time in the second quarter of the year, despite a surge in overall electric vehicle sales, due to increased competition from other automakers.

The article highlighted the auto industry's overall modest sales growth in the second quarter of the year, driven by factors like high interest rates, elevated vehicle prices, and economic uncertainty, though Tesla experienced a decline amidst increased competition from other automakers.

The article reports on the new regulation announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as of March 2024 to promote the adoption of electric heavy- and medium-sized trucks to help mitigate global warming. The rule will cover over 100 types of vehicles like ambulances, tractor-trailers, and garbage trucks. According to the EPA's Michael S. Regan, the rule will protect the future generation from climate change.

The article focuses on the reliance of Elon Musk, chief executive officer of automotive company Tesla, on the Chinese market and supply chain that drew criticisms from U.S. lawmakers. It shows the pro-China stance of Musk and informs about the emissions policy adopted by China in 2017 following its promotion by a Tesla lobby group. It reports the construction of a Tesla factory in Shanghai, China as well as the company's creation of a market for Chinese suppliers.

The article reports on the operation of electric car maker Tesla, particularly its challenges like the arson at its factory in Germany and declining sales amidst tough competition against brands like Volkswagen and BMW. Also cited are how the firm's troubles are revealing its longstanding mystiques and the claim by Tesla's Elon Musk that they will continue advancing innovative products.

The article highlights the novel approach of luxury automaker BMW to production that has helped it become one of the carmakers to challenge electric vehicle maker Tesla. It attributes the potential of BMW to survive the transition to electric vehicles to its engineering expertise on battery technology and design, brand, and profit margins that have allowed the company to invest in technology such as electric propulsion and autonomous driving features.

The article reports on German carmaker Volkswagen's plan to revive its brand and increase sales in the U.S. through the launch of electric vehicles (EVs). Topics discussed include Volkswagen's opening of a plant near Columbia, South Carolina that will manufacture vehicles bearing the Scout brand, its aim to double its market share in the U.S., and the dominant players in the EV sector in the U.S. which include Tesla, Hyundai and Volkswagen.

The article reports on the criticisms against electric car company Tesla board chairperson Robyn M. Denholm for her alleged failure to check chief executive officer Elon Musk's compensation package, which was worth over 50 billion dollars in 2018. Also cited is the move by Delaware Court of Chancery Judge Kathaleen St. J. McCormick to question Denholm's independence from Musk due to her actions and similar high compensation.

The article reports that a Delaware judge has voided the pay package of Tesla Inc. chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk. Topics discussed include Tesla's stock option package in 2018 wherein Musk will be paid only if the automotive company achieves exceptional revenue, profit and share price performance, the order to Musk to return excess pay, and the implications of the ruling to other companies that award excessive pay packages to their top executives.

The article reports on the demand of Elon Musk, chief executive officer (CEO) of electric vehicle company Tesla, to the company's board to give him shares worth billions if it wants him to continue developing artificial intelligence (AI)-based products. It shows the reluctance of Musk in growing Tesla to be a leader in AI and robotics without a voting control. It suggests the possibility of assigning stock options to Musk only if he achieves milestones based on Tesla's stock market valuation.

The article reports on the sales growth recorded by electric vehicle maker Testa in the last quarter of 2023 after prices were reduced and customers took advantage of tax incentives. It informs about the competition facing Tesla from Chinese automaker BYD and European automakers Volkswagen and its Audi and Skoda divisions. It refers to the qualification of Tesla vehicles for federal tax credits in 2024 as its competitive edge over U.S. competitors like Ford and General Motors.

The article examines Tesla shareholders' decisive backing of Elon Musk's significant pay package, reinstating it after a court nullified the original approval earlier this year. It also discusses investor concerns about Musk's leadership amidst declining sales, the effect on Tesla's stock performance, and the strategic implications of the vote for Musk's ongoing influence and Tesla's future trajectory.

The article highlights that while attention ahead of Tesla's shareholder meeting has focused on Elon Musk's pay package and major shareholders from Nordic countries are prioritizing labor rights, particularly in response to a prolonged strike by Tesla mechanics in Sweden.

The article focuses on Donald J. Trump's opposition to electric vehicles and how, despite his stance, the market for electric cars in the U.S. has been rapidly growing, potentially reaching a tipping point for widespread adoption, although a Trump presidency could impede this transition.

The article discusses the last-minute agreement between the United Automobile Workers and Daimler Truck in North Carolina, securing 25 percent raises, profit sharing, cost-of-living increases, and equalized pay, thereby avoiding a strike and emphasizing the U.A.W.'s efforts.

The article discusses Honda's 11 billion U.S. dollars investment in electric vehicles (EV) in Canada, marking a significant shift as they aim for all-electric vehicles by 2040, aligning with Canada's push for an electric vehicle supply chain, which offers financial incentives and resources.

The article highlights Tesla's 55 percent profit drop in the first quarter due to weak car sales, sparking concerns about its strategy and ability to compete in the electric vehicle market under Elon Musk's leadership.

The article focuses on Tesla settling a lawsuit over its driver-assistance software's involvement in a 2018 fatal accident, avoiding a trial that would have scrutinized the technology before its self-driving taxi unveiling, with the settlement terms undisclosed.

The article focuses on workers at a Mercedes-Benz factory petitioning to join United Auto Workers, amid efforts to organize Southern car factories, and Johnson & Johnson acquiring Shockwave Medical for cardiovascular technology.

The article reports on the prison sentence imposed on Trevor Milton, founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of electric truck company Nikola, for securities and wire fraud. It reveals Milton's false claims about the value of Nikola stock and its production of prototypes of emission-free long-hail trucks and low-cost hydrogen fuel. Other electric vehicle startups that were scrutinized for corporate malfeasance include Mullen Automotive, Lordstown, Faraday Future, and

The article reports on the obstacle that could be suffered by efforts to fight global warming in 2024 when new rules reduce the number of electric cars that qualify for a federal tax credit. Topics discussed include the difficulty of qualifying for the subsidy on January 1, 2024, impact of the stricter rules on electric vehicles, and how carmakers can collect the full credit.

The article reports on the recall of two million vehicles by automotive manufacturer Tesla following the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into Tesla's Autopilot driver-assistance system. Topics discussed include the series of automotive accidents involving the Autopilot system, the driver safety concerns raised by federal regulators, and the recorded decline in the electric vehicle market share of Tesla.

The article reports on rules proposed by the U.S. government which aim to shift the manufacture of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and materials locally and limit China's role in EV sales. Topics discussed include the signing of climate law in 2022 which provides tax credits to consumers who buy EVs made in the U.S., the implications of the rules on automakers and automotive supply chains and the global EV industry's reliance on China which the largest EV producer and exporter in the world.

The article previews the Cybertruck pickup truck from Tesla.

The article reports on the challenges facing the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry in the U.S. amidst the move by the federal government to finalize its rules on the industry by citing the experiences of Huntsman Corp. as an example. Also cited are how Huntsman was adversely affected by the operations of Chinese firms producing ethylene carbonate used for producing EV batteries, and the tax credits proposed by the U.S. government to attract players in the EV sector.

The article reports on the legal battle between Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk and former service technician Lukasz Krupski, who sued the company due to alleged harassment, threat, and illegal dismissal following his complaint about grave safety issues at the firm's car plant in Norway. Also cited are Krupski's leak of data on Tesla's personnel data and driver-assistance software and the probe by the Netherlands Data Protection Authority on whether the leak breached data privacy laws.