How can China make EVs that sell for less than $20,000?

Sep 9, 2024
Chinese carmakers can sell affordable EVs because of subsidies, fierce competition, a comprehensive supply chain and cheap labor.
“The problem with the market at the moment is that there’s a void of vehicles priced below $35,000. And there are plenty of buyers who want them,” says Sam Fiorani with AutoForecast Solutions.
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Why do we care about Tesla?

Oct 25, 2018
After years of posting heavy operating losses, the electric car maker Tesla has made it into the black. On Wednesday, the company reported earning more than a $300 million profit in the July to September months. We hear a lot about Tesla, even though it holds a tiny share of the auto market. So, does […]
A Tesla showroom stands in the Meatpacking district in Manhattan on June 6, 2018 in New York City.
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Why do we care about Tesla?

Oct 25, 2018
After years of posting heavy operating losses, the electric car maker Tesla has made it into the black. On Wednesday, the company reported earning more than a $300 million profit in the July to September months. We hear a lot about Tesla, even though it holds a tiny share of the auto market. So, does […]
A Tesla showroom stands in the Meatpacking district in Manhattan on June 6, 2018 in New York City.
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The new Tesla will be the largest connected device you own

Aug 7, 2018
What does that mean? Data collection, privacy settings and software updates ... for a car.
The day Tesla announced it was rolling out its new Model 3, Tesla stock had its best day since November 2015.
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Tesla gets a reality check

Jun 14, 2018
The automaker has had a rough 2018. Here's how it might turn things around.
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The number of electrical car charging stations is rising, but does that mean wider adoption of electrical cars will follow?

Dec 11, 2017
Charging electric vehicles in 2017 can still be a hassle, and it leads some to rethink their purchase. Here’s how the industry, and even some government entities, are trying to address that.
A new electric vehicle charging station is seen near San Francisco city hall.
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Will a national charging-station network boost electric vehicle sales?

Nov 3, 2016
Low EV sales has sparked action from the White House.
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Your electric car may be a carbon polluter

Aug 3, 2015
Some electric cars may cause more carbon pollution than a standard gasoline engine.

Tesla offering upgrade with 'Ludicrous' speed

Jul 17, 2015
Get to your destination four-tenths of a second faster.

Will Apple put the pedal to the metal?

Feb 20, 2015
There are reports that Apple is gearing up to build a car. Ok, we'll bite.