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Tesla is struggling while BYD sales are storming ahead
- BYD, Tesla's Chinese rival, reported a 60% increase in sales in the first three months of 2025.
- In contrast, Tesla announced its worst quarterly sales since 2022.
- BYD's success is driven by surging sales both in China and internationally, while Tesla is facing challenges in Europe and protests against CEO Elon Musk.
- BYD is also undercutting Tesla on price and overtaking it on innovation, causing Tesla's stock price to falter.
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MAGA Republicans Overwhelmingly Support EV Investments In America: Poll
- A new bipartisan poll reveals that a significant portion of Republican voters support federal government support for EVs, despite President Trump's actions against EV funding.
- While most Republicans do not intend to purchase EVs soon, they believe in the importance of affordable EVs, American jobs in the EV industry, and improved charging infrastructure.
- The survey, conducted by Meeting Street Insights and Hart Research, demonstrates that 80% of Republican respondents advocate for supporting American EV manufacturers and workers.
- Additionally, 62% of Republicans emphasize the necessity of the U.S. outperforming China in EV manufacturing.
- Although many Republicans do not plan to buy an EV as their next vehicle, a majority see the benefits of EVs to the auto industry as a whole.
- The survey also reveals that there is strong bipartisan support for measures like the federal clean vehicle credit, with 72% of respondents in favor of it.
- Furthermore, the poll indicates that a significant number of voters, including Republicans, endorse EV-related investments and rebates for affordable EV chargers.
- Republican-majority districts that have received federal funding for EV infrastructure show high levels of support for EV advancements and job creation in the EV sector.
- The changing perception of EVs among Republicans suggests a shift towards recognizing the benefits of EV technology and the importance of staying competitive with countries like China.
- Despite previous criticisms from President Trump, the survey indicates growing support for EVs across party lines and an acknowledgment of their positive impact on the U.S. economy.
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TDK offers lead-free NTC thermistors for automotive
- Japanese electronics company TDK Electronics has launched its L862 (B57862L) NTC thermistors with bendable wires and the L871 (B57871L) lead spacing NTC thermistors that can be used in automotive and industrial applications.
- The thermistors can be used in automotive battery packs as well as power banks, energy storage and drones. They offer short response time and high measuring accuracy.
- Both series are lead-free and can measure temperatures between -40° C and +155° C with a tolerance of ±1% and ±3% respectively. At room temperature, their maximum power dissipation is 60 mW. Both series are available with different rated resistances between 1 kΩ and 100 kΩ and different R/T characteristics. After 10,000 h at +70° C, the deviation of the resistance at room temperature R25 is less than 3%.
- The sensor element of the L862 is 2.6 x 6.5 mm (D x H) in size, encapsulated with a black epoxy coating, and has insulated leads of silver-plated nickel wire. The L871 sensor element is 2.8 x 6.0 mm (D x H) in size, encapsulated with a black epoxy coating, and has copper-clad steel wires with a spacing of 2.5 mm.
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Power Integrations launches new LLC Switcher IC delivering 1,650 W of continuous output power
- Power Integrations has launched a new LLC Switcher IC that delivers 1,650 W of continuous output power.
- The new device features half-bridge switch technology and an innovative package, enabling over 98% efficiency and brief peak loads of 2.5 kW.
- It is designed for use in industrial power supplies, e-scooter chargers, and outdoor power tools.
- The HiperLCS-2 chipset reduces component count and board area by 30-60% in power converters of 50 W and higher.
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Rideshare/EV charging provider Revel expands to the West Coast, opens first Bay Area charging station
- Rideshare/EV charging provider Revel has expanded to the West Coast, opening its first EV fast charging station in the Bay Area.
- The charging station is located in San Francisco’s Mission District and features twelve 320 kW chargers, accessible to all makes and models of EVs.
- Revel plans to deploy over 125 chargers in the urban cores of San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and South San Francisco within the next year.
- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie welcomed Revel to the city and expressed excitement for the new chargers, making EV adoption easier for residents.
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Tesla shares Optimus’ improved walk in new update video
- Tesla aims to produce its first legion of humanoid robots in 2025, as revealed by CEO Elon Musk.
- A new update video shared by Musk showcases Optimus, the humanoid robot, walking more humanlike than its previous versions.
- The robot's walk features straight knees, smoother heel-to-toe gait, and swaying arms.
- Tesla is targeting production of 5,000 Optimus robots this year, with the potential capacity for 10,000 to 12,000 units.
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ENC to include InductEV’s wireless charging system on its electric buses
- California-based bus manufacturer ENC plans to begin offering wireless inductive charging hardware from InductEV on its electric buses.
- ENC will initially offer InductEV’s wireless charging system on its battery-electric Axess EVO-BE bus, which is offered in different lengths and features Proterra Powered battery packs and a BAE Systems GEN3 powertrain.
- InductEV’s wireless charging system allows a bus to be charged with no driver intervention and can extend battery life. It is currently in use in several bus fleets in different states.
- ENC aims to become a major force in North American transit by embracing InductEV's wireless inductive charging technology for its new product line.
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Accelera to unveil battery-electric powertrain for Isuzu F-Series medium-duty truck
- Accelera, the EV-oriented business segment of Cummins, will unveil a battery-electric powertrain for the Isuzu F-Series medium-duty truck.
- The powertrain, scheduled for production in 2027, will feature Accelera's next-generation battery, eAxle, accessories, and controls.
- Key features of the powertrain include Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) tiered-platform batteries, 14Xe eAxle, and Power Controls and Accessory Systems (PCAS) 3.0.
- The components, including batteries, eAxles, inverters, and PCAS, are manufactured or assembled in the US by Accelera.
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Tesla (TSLA) shares date for “Company Update” and Q1 2025 earnings call
- Tesla has announced the date for its upcoming Q1 2025 earnings call, which will be held on April 22, 2025.
- The earnings call will be live-streamed and an archived version will be shared on Tesla's website.
- In addition to the earnings call, Tesla will also be holding a 'Company Update' on the same day, during which they are expected to discuss highly anticipated projects.
- These projects may include new affordable vehicle models that are scheduled to start production in the first half of 2025.
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Tesla China sees 156% month-over-month sales increase in March
- Tesla China saw a sharp rise in sales last month with a 156.87% month-over-month increase in March.
- In March, Tesla China sold 78,828 vehicles wholesale, representing an 11.49% year-over-year decrease.
- For the first quarter, Tesla China sold 172,754 vehicles wholesale, a 21.79% year-over-year decrease.
- The new Model Y became the best-selling vehicle in China in March, with 43,370 units sold.
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Tesla stock drops after big first-quarter deliveries miss and as China competition stiffens
- Tesla stock tumbled after disappointing first-quarter deliveries.
- The company delivered 336,000 total cars for the quarter, 13% lower than the same period last year.
- Tesla's business in China is facing increasing competition.
- Chinese competitor BYD sold 371,419 vehicles in March, while Tesla sold 78,828 EVs, marking an 11.5% drop year-on-year.
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The Toyota BZ4X And Subaru Solterra Sales Shot Up In Q1
- The Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra both saw significant sales increases in Q1.
- The Toyota bZ4X had a year-over-year sales increase of 195.7% in Q1 2025.
- Toyota sold 5,610 bZ4Xs in Q1 2025 compared to 1,897 in Q1 2024.
- The Subaru Solterra had a year-over-year sales increase of 172.9% in Q1 2025, selling 3,131 vehicles.
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Tesla (TSLA) reports 336,681 vehicle deliveries for Q1 2025
- Tesla delivered 336,681 vehicles globally in Q1 2025.
- Analysts expected 377,592 vehicle deliveries in the first quarter.
- Tesla produced 362,615 vehicles in Q1 2025 across its factories globally.
- Investors are not too disappointed as TSLA stock is down 1.87%.
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Tesla sales and production slumped heavily in Q1 2025
- Tesla's Q1 2025 sales and production numbers have shown a significant slump.
- Total vehicle production decreased by 16.3% compared to Q1 2024, with 362,615 vehicles produced.
- However, Tesla was able to match production with demand, delivering 336,681 electric vehicles in Q1 2025.
- Sales of the Models 3 and Y declined by 12.4% year over year, with 323,800 units sold in Q1 2025.
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Volvo EV Sales In The U.S. Are Up. It's Not As Rosy Everywhere Else
- Volvo EV sales in the U.S. experienced a significant growth in the first quarter.
- However, overall Volvo sales numbers were negative in all regions except the U.S.
- In Europe, all-electric model sales went down by 29%, while plug-in hybrid sales increased by 18%.
- In China, overall sales decreased by 12%, with full-electric models dropping by 15%.
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