Why so many electric vehicle startups fail

As the electric vehicle industry faces a string of high-profile failures, several startups that have surfaced in recent years have underestimated their capital needs by billions of dollars, industry insiders said. Many of the companies that have tried to bring products to market or go public, especially through Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, are … Read more

How BYD grew from a battery maker to EV juggernaut, overtaking Tesla

In the U.S., Tesla may be at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, but abroad, the carmaker has some serious competition. In China, the world’s largest EV market, Tesla has been losing ground to domestic automakers who are increasingly building better cars at unbeatable prices, and chief among them is Warren Buffet-backed BYD. In … Read more

India approves e-vehicle policy with tax relief to rev up manufacturing hub dream; boosts Tesla entry plans

The Indian government has given the green light to a new electric vehicle scheme with tax relief aimed at positioning India as a prime manufacturing hub. This comes at a time when the Asian nation seeks to attract foreign money for local production from the likes of Tesla. India plans to lower import taxes on … Read more

Why California faces high gas prices

California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according to the organization’s data. In California, the average was $4.87, more than any other state. Several factors go into what drivers pay for … Read more

For Mack Trucks, the 18-wheeled big rig future is still going to be EV

Mack MD electric trucks. Mack Trucks Mack Trucks, founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, is renowned for its 18-wheelers, diesel-powered big rigs with a trademark bulldog mounted on the hood. In 2021, that iconic ornament debuted in copper, rather than its usual gold hue, signifying the venerable manufacturer’s first foray into battery-electric vehicles. Appropriately, … Read more

Hertz makes ‘agile’ decision to shift strategy and sell EVs, Teslas

A Hertz Tesla electric vehicle is displayed during the Hertz Corporation IPO at the Nasdaq Market site in Times Square in New York City, U.S., November 9, 2021.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Hertz surprised many onlookers last week when the car-rental company announced it would be selling about a third of its global electric vehicle … Read more

Nio earnings report Q3 2023

Nio’s ET5 stands on display at the Central China International Auto Show on May 25, 2023, in Wuhan, China. Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty Images Nio on Tuesday reported narrowing losses in the third quarter, but gave a revenue forecast below market expectations. Here’s how Nio did in the third quarter, according … Read more