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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

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Major car suppliers in Germany say they are struggling with the high upfront costs of shifting to EVs and “slow demand,” with companies looking to lay off thousands of workers, as much as 20% of total staff in some cases, in the coming years. The company employs 165,000 people around the world.

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Tesla fans bid farewell to the OG Model 3, a true electric driver’s car

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With the change, Tesla effectively phased out the original Model 3. It was the end of an era, and numerous electric vehicle enthusiasts expressed their appreciation for the vehicle. As we bid farewell to the original Model 3, it seems pertinent to look behind the vehicle that changed it all for the electric vehicle movement.

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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

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It now seems that Tesla is following suit, despite repeated promises that it would develop a mass-market EV at a reasonable price. The car, which was projected to start in the mid-$20,000 range, would have helped Tesla compete against the increasingly fierce Chinese auto industry. Image: Tesla] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Elon Musk sets expectations for next-gen Tesla Roadster production

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The Tesla Roadster was originally teased a few years ago alongside the Tesla Semi. We expect to complete the engineering and design of the next-gen Tesla Roadster this year,” he replied. “We We expect to complete the engineering and design of the next-gen Tesla Roadster this year,” he replied. Tesla Roadster 2.0

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Canadian Minister confirms talks with Tesla about a factory

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Canada and Tesla are having a conversation about building a factory, according to its Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. Minister Champagne told reporters in Vancouver that he’s talking with Tesla as well as all of the automakers around the world, Reuters reported. Her full statement is below. “We

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

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Volvo Cars has acquired a stake in mobile EV rapid charging company FreeWire Technologies ( earlier post ) via the Volvo Cars Tech Fund. FreeWire is a San Francisco-based company that has been a pioneer in flexible fast-charging technology for electric cars. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5

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Visiting Ford EV Center, Biden says, “The future of the auto industry is electric”

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This week, President Joe Biden visited the Ford Motor Company Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, getting a preview of the all-electric version of their F-150 pickup truck, the highest-selling vehicle in the country. The future of the auto industry is electric,” said President Biden.