A naukri.com initiative
Electric Vehicles News
Teslarati
4w
213
Image Credit: Teslarati
Tesla Giga Berlin to receive petition from IG Metall union
- Approximately 3,086 Tesla Giga Berlin workers signed a union petition requesting longer breaks and more staff at the factory.
- IG Metall union representatives plan to present the petition during a works council meeting on March 20, 2025.
- 80% of 7,500 Giga Berlin workers surveyed reported being satisfied with their jobs, with 5% expressing dissatisfaction.
- Tesla recently provided permanent contracts to 300 temporary workers, but concerns remain about meeting increased demand for the new Model Y.
Read Full Article
12 Likes
Insideevs
4w
75
Image Credit: Insideevs
Tesla's Missing $1.4 Billion Has Accounting Experts Asking Questions
- Accounting experts are questioning $1.4 billion in unaccounted funds in Tesla's books, pointing to discrepancies in capital expenditures and asset valuation.
- With Tesla's stock price declining and concerns over financial controls, scrutiny over the missing funds raises questions about the company's transparency.
- Hyundai remains unfazed by Trump's EV policies, leveraging its $12.6 billion investment in domestic manufacturing to mitigate policy uncertainties.
- Hyundai's strategic localization and investments position the brand favorably against policy swings, ensuring stability and operational flexibility.
- Rivian extends support to Fisker Ocean owners with a structured buyback offer, providing relief amidst Fisker's financial turmoil.
- Under the agreement, Rivian offers to buy back or allow trade-ins for Fisker Oceans, potentially alleviating owners' financial burdens.
- Fisker Ocean owners receive fixed-price buyback offers, prompting varied reactions from frustration to acceptance given the circumstances.
- The involvement of Rivian in the buyback deal raises questions about motivations and implications for the electric vehicle market.
- As Fisker owners navigate their options post-buyback offer, concerns over trusting startup EV brands like Rivian emerge following past experiences.
- The question arises whether consumers would invest in new startup EV brands post-Fisker, considering trust issues and potential financial risks.
- The dynamics of the EV market and consumer perceptions post-Fisker's challenges prompt reflection on industry trust and investment decisions.
Read Full Article
4 Likes
Cybersecurity-Insiders
4w
0
Image Credit: Cybersecurity-Insiders
Elon Musk Faces Backlash After Hackers Target Tesla Customers raising data security concerns
- A hacker group has launched a cyberattack targeting Tesla customers, resulting in a massive data breach.
- The website 'DOGEQUEST' displays personal information of Tesla owners, including names, addresses, and ownership records.
- Tesla owners' information will remain public unless they can prove they have sold their vehicles.
- Elon Musk condemned the hackers' actions as 'domestic terrorism', and the FBI is demanding a formal investigation.
Read Full Article
Like
Chargedevs
4w
440
Image Credit: Chargedevs
Lithium Americas receives $250 million investment from Orion Resource Partners for Thacker Pass lithium project
- Lithium Americas receives $250 million investment from Orion Resource Partners for Thacker Pass lithium project.
- Orion Resource Partners has made a strategic investment of $250 million in Lithium Americas to support the development and construction of Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada.
- Orion has entered a production payment agreement with Lithium Americas, paying $25 million in exchange for a share of the minerals processed and gross revenue from Thacker Pass.
- Orion is also evaluating the potential to provide up to $500 million in financing for Phase 2 of the project.
Read Full Article
26 Likes
Chargedevs
4w
187
Image Credit: Chargedevs
LG Chem to produce precursor-free battery cathode materials
- Battery manufacturer LG Chem plans to start mass production of precursor-free battery cathode materials in South Korea in the first half of this year.
- LG Chem produces its LG Precursor Free (LPF) materials by directly calcinating custom-designed metals without precursors, improving power performance at low temperatures and shortening development time.
- The company plans to expand LPF technology applications across new products, providing customers with differentiated, customized options.
- LG Chem is also introducing next-generation materials, including safety solutions like Nexul (aerogel thermal barrier), flame barrier foams, and flame barrier sheets, which prevent or delay fires and limit thermal propagation in batteries.
Read Full Article
11 Likes
Chargedevs
4w
195
Image Credit: Chargedevs
Northern Graphite starts sampling LDI graphite for battery anode materials
- Canadian producer Northern Graphite is supplying samples of three standard battery anode material (BAM) products and its Porocarb material.
- The samples are being provided to manufacturers of lithium-ion and solid-state batteries.
- The BAM products are engineered to improve battery performance and meet industry standards.
- Northern Graphite's Battery Materials division was formed through the acquisition of Heraeus' battery assets and R&D team.
Read Full Article
11 Likes
Teslarati
4w
418
Image Credit: Teslarati
2025 Tesla Cybertruck recall announced affecting 40K+ units
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted a recall about the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, potentially affecting around 46,096 units.
- Tesla is recalling 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles due to an issue with the cant rail, the stainless-steel exterior trim panel, which can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
- Tesla will replace the cant rail assembly free of charge, and owners will be notified about the recall on May 19, 2025.
- The recall was initiated after Tesla received a vehicle owner questionnaire alleging cant rail panel detachment, with no reported collisions, injuries, or fatalities.
Read Full Article
25 Likes
Popsci
4w
342
Image Credit: Popsci
Most Cybertrucks recalled to ensure steel panels don’t fall off
- Tesla's Cybertruck has been recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- The recall is due to the potential delamination and detachment of a large strip of stainless steel exterior trim.
- Approximately 46,096 Cybertrucks are affected and qualify for free in-shop repairs.
- The NHTSA expects all Cybertruck owner notifications to be sent by May 19.
Read Full Article
20 Likes
Teslarati
4w
281
Image Credit: Teslarati
(Op-ed) A neutral look at Tesla’s upcoming Q1 2025 vehicle deliveries
- Tesla's Q1 2025 vehicle deliveries may underwhelm, missing the consensus estimate of 418,000 vehicles.
- The transition from the Model Y classic to the new Model Y could contribute to the decline in sales as Tesla implements the new version across its factories worldwide.
- While Elon Musk's political actions may affect Tesla's appeal to some consumers, it may not have a significant impact on the company's vehicle sales.
- The true performance of Tesla's deliveries and the effects of Musk's influence will become clearer in the coming quarters.
Read Full Article
16 Likes
Insideevs
4w
13
Image Credit: Insideevs
The Tesla Cybertruck May Soon Get A Significant Battery Upgrade: Report
- Tesla is planning to equip the Cybertruck with dry cathodes, reducing costs and complexity.
- The dry cathode technology could save Tesla $1 billion in production costs.
- The Cybertruck with upgraded cells is reportedly a couple of months away.
- The shift to dry cathodes is a significant step towards Tesla's long-promised battery innovations.
Read Full Article
Like
TechCrunch
4w
227
Image Credit: TechCrunch
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks for exterior panels that fall off
- Tesla is recalling around 46,000 Cybertrucks due to an issue with exterior panels.
- The recall is related to a steel trim panel on the side of the windshield that can peel off while in motion.
- The problem is caused by the 'structural adhesive' which is susceptible to environmental embrittlement.
- Tesla will fix the affected Cybertrucks by using a different adhesive and a nut to secure the panel.
Read Full Article
13 Likes
The Verge
4w
80
Image Credit: The Verge
Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off
- Tesla has issued a recall for 46,096 Cybertrucks in the US to fix a fault that was causing the steel trim on some vehicles to come loose or fly off while driving.
- This is the eighth recall for the Cybertruck since it launched in December 2023.
- The recall applies to every Cybertruck manufactured between November 13th, 2023, and February 27th, 2025.
- Tesla plans to replace the cant rail on recalled vehicles for free using new adhesive and clamping the panel to the vehicle with a nut.
Read Full Article
4 Likes
Insideevs
4w
303
Image Credit: Insideevs
Honda And Acura EV Owners Will Soon Get Tesla Supercharger Access
- Honda and Acura EV owners will soon have access to the Tesla Supercharger network in the US starting June.
- More than 20,000 Supercharger stalls will be available for Honda and Acura electric vehicles across the country.
- Honda and Acura will offer a manufacturer-approved NACS to CCS adapter required by Tesla.
- The charging adapters will be available at Honda and Acura dealerships in the US from June.
Read Full Article
18 Likes
The Verge
4w
356
Image Credit: The Verge
How the Tesla brand turned so toxic
- Protests against Tesla, branded as Tesla Takedown, have been on the rise as a reaction to Elon Musk's actions and the influence he wields.
- The protests are affecting Tesla's stock price and new car registrations, making ownership of a Tesla vehicle increasingly politically charged.
- Criticism of Tesla's products, such as the Cybertruck, and skepticism towards its self-driving technology have caused the hype around the company to fade.
- Ed Niedermeyer, author of a book on Tesla and an organizer of the Tesla protests, offers insights on the company's reality versus the myth and the global protest movement it has sparked.
Read Full Article
21 Likes
Guardian
4w
298
Image Credit: Guardian
Tesla stock falls after Trump official urges Americans to ‘invest in Elon Musk’
- Shares of Tesla fell after Donald Trump's commerce secretary urged Americans to invest in Elon Musk's electric car company.
- In the last month, Tesla shares have lost a third of their value.
- Musk's work for Trump has led to brand damage and protests, with Tesla dealerhips being vandalized.
- Concerns have been raised about conflicts of interest involving Musk and whether he is profiting from his government work.
Read Full Article
17 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app