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Internal Memo Has Tesla Employees Worried About Layoffs

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Tesla has the best-selling EV in the world, but that hasn’t made the automaker immune to cost-cutting measures. Some employees saw their biannual performance reviews canceled as part of the move, leading many to speculate that job cuts are on the horizon. Image: Michael Vi via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Volvo is Breaking Up With Polestar - Mostly

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Though Polestar has a slew of interesting EVs on the horizon, the company recently announced layoffs of up to 15 percent of its workforce. For Volvo, this decision will help it focus more on its upcoming EV rollouts, which have been plagued by software-related delays. Image: Polestar] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Ford's EV Business is Becoming a Real Drag

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Ford said it would delay some of the planned EV investments after seeing less demand and more price pressure than expected. Ford said it would delay some of the planned EV investments after seeing less demand and more price pressure than expected. It lost $1.3 billion before taxes and interest, and Ford noted a $4.5

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GM to Use Software and Automation to Boost EV Production in 2024

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Automakers have pumped billions into EV development and production, but it will take even more work and money for them to reach the market share goals laid out by the companies. GM has several new models on the horizon and will need to get the launches right. Having enough supply is one thing, and quality must be maintained.

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Rivian CFO: Company Plans Simpler, Cheaper Battery Configurations

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Rivian’s truck and SUV are two of the more compelling EV options on sale now, but the automaker wants to streamline its operations to increase volume and reduce costs. McDonough said that Rivian plans to introduce a new standard battery for the R1 vehicles that lowers the starting price to appeal to a wider audience.

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Mazda Unveils Sleek Iconic SP Concept EV

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Mazda’s electrification plans have been a little all over the map, as the automaker released a super-short-range EV and then stopped selling it before re-releasing it with a rotary range extender. The company recently displayed an exciting electric concept, but it retains the range extender, a complete oddity in today’s world.

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Real Life Energy Independence : Sustainable Living & Tata Nexon EV

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They also own a Tata Nexon EV. Video : Real Life Energy Independence : Sustainable Living & Tata Nexon EV Reva was India’s first electric car. So it was nice to meet another Reva, Reva Malik, who drives a Nexon EV. Abnormal is the new normal. Get some healthy snacks and enjoy the video/writeup below!

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