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China’s top automaker, BYD, is under investigation by the European Union for violating the EU’s electric vehicle (EV) subsidy rules. According to the Financial Times, BYD received unfair subsidies from China which were used in its electric car plant in Hungary. Subsidies from the Chinese government are the main reason the EU Commission decided to … Read more
Tesla attacks have been deemed a federal crime by the FBI’s Las Vegas Field Office after several Tesla vehicles were shot at and set on fire in Sin City. “To those who might think that something like this is justifiable or potentially even admirable, we want you to know this is a federal crime,” commented … Read more
Starlink rival Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans to invest $20 million in Indonesia. Similar to SpaceX’s Starlink internet services, Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low earth orbit (LEO) connection service. The initial investment will go toward building six gateway stations in the country as Amazon prepares to start Kuiper operations. Amazon plans to invest up to $90 … Read more
SpaceX is in talks with another potential Starlink partner in India: Vodafone Idea Ltd. The Indian telecom company has not confirmed a partnership with SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services to its customers. “We are in exploratory talks with various Satcom providers, including Starlink,” commented Vodafone. Vodafone Idea’s share price was up by 4.93% on … Read more
Tesla has been kicked from a popular automotive show as the organizers of the massive event have succumbed to the pressure of protestors and others who oppose the electric vehicle maker. The Vancouver Auto Show in Canada announced that it would not allow Tesla to establish a presence at the event this year, citing concerns … Read more
Tesla has been announced as the most recent member to join an industry group of electricity and energy businesses in Australia, coming amidst a wave of grid- and home-scale battery deployments in the country from the U.S. manufacturer. Last week, Tesla Australia officially joined the Australian Energy Council (AEC) as the group’s newest member, contributing … Read more
Ahead of Tesla’s plans to roll out a fleet of commercial robotaxis, the company has gained its first permit in a series of those needed to begin operating driverless ride-hailing services in California. On Monday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced the approval of Tesla’s application for a charter-party carrier permit, which licenses the … Read more
Tesla FSD rivalry is heating up in China as another competitor, Zeekr, launches a free version of its advanced driver-assistance system. Zeekr’s driver-assist system will enable car owners to drive nearly autonomously from one location to a pre-set destination. Drivers are required to keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times during the … Read more
russia-elon-musk-collab-mars-flights Russia is seeking a collaboration with Elon Musk for its own Mars flights. United States President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, March 18. President Trump will reportedly try to convince President Putin to accept a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and end the three-year war. While … Read more
Tesla has been excluded from electric vehicle (EV) incentive programs in Canada in recent weeks, as officials attempt to retaliate against CEO Elon Musk and the Trump administration’s recent tariffs. In a press conference on Monday, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said that the city would no longer provide tax incentives for Tesla vehicles for ride-hailing … Read more