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QOTD: Is Congestion Pricing a Good Idea?

The Truth About Cars

New York City has put off its congestion-pricing plan indefinitely. While I am all for reducing traffic and congestion and the environmental damage it does, as well as improving pedestrian safety and encouraging the use of public transportation, I don't think congestion pricing is the right approach. What say you?

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Tesla can rebound with these 10 turnaround ideas: Wedbush

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Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) can rebound with 10 turnaround ideas, according to a new note from Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush who has been routinely bullish on the stock, was one of the most vocal personalities on Wall Street yesterday as varying ideas surrounding the narrative of the Earnings Call circulated.

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Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The world’s lithium miners — facing an unprecedented demand surge and wild price swings — are shaking up the way the commodity is bought and sold. These sales are a significant step for lithium, which until relatively recently was largely sold at prices fixed in long-term contracts. Albemarle Corp. , Albemarle Corp. ,

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Ford asks suppliers for ideas to cut EV costs in an all-win-or-lose push for profitability

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In a new memo, Ford asked suppliers about ideas to cut EV costs after its Model e unit continued to bleed billions in Q1. Like many rivals, Ford introduced significant price reductions to keep up with Tesla’s price cuts. For example, after dropping Mustang Mach-E prices 17% earlier this year, volume shot up by 141%.

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Polestar 4 to make global debut at Shanghai auto show on Apr 18

CN EV Post

The all-electric high-performance SUV Polestar 4 will make its global debut on April 18, the first day of the Shanghai auto show, the premium electric vehicle maker owned by Geely and Volvo Cars announced on April 11. Polestar's booth at the Shanghai auto show is located in Hall 6.2, For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Panasonic cools on idea for third US plant for Tesla batteries

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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

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Rivian has cut prices on two of its entry-level vehicle configurations ahead of the automaker’s launch of its next-generation vehicle next month. After Rivian added two new range options for the R1T and R1S last week, the electric truck and SUV maker has also cut prices on some of its lineup.

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