Tesla Proposes Building Battery Storage Factory In India -Sources
Tesla has drawn up plans to make and sell battery storage systems in India and submitted a proposal to officials seeking incentives to build a factory, two people aware of the plan said, as Elon Musk continues a push to…
Ev Makers’ Use Of Chinese Suppliers Raises Concerns About Forced Labor
Tesla boasts that its electric vehicles are a marvel not just of innovation but also ethics, pledging in annual reports that it will “not knowingly accept products or services from suppliers that include forced labour or human trafficking in any form.” The…
India To Draft New Ev Investment Policy
India will come up with a new policy to attract electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and encourage greater investment in the sector, the commerce minister said on Wednesday. Piyush Goyal’s comments come as U.S. EV maker Tesla (TSLA.O) continues talks with…
Tesla Almost Doubles Ev Share In China As Sales Rebound
After passenger vehicle sales dropped in June and July, the Chinese auto market recovered in August with a return to growth. In the same month, Tesla almost doubled its market share in the country, amidst increased discounts and tax exemptions…
Tesla, Chinese Brands Take Center Stage At Munich Car Show
Tesla and Chinese carmakers showed off their newest electric models at the Munich auto fair on Monday, throwing down the gauntlet to their European rivals as competition in the sector intensifies. The industry-wide shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) was on…
Tesla Rival Xpeng Acquires Chinese Giant DiDi’s Smart EV Assets For $744 mn
In a bid to challenge Tesla’s dominance, ride hailing giant Didi Global on Monday sold its smart EV assets to electric vehicle company Xpeng for nearly $744 million. DiDi Global and XPeng jointly announced a strategic cooperation where the two…
With Tesla Push, India Mulls Import Tax Cut If EV Makers Build Locally
India is working on a new electric vehicle policy that would slash import taxes for automakers that commit to some local manufacturing, following a proposal by Tesla which is considering entering the domestic market, people with direct knowledge said. The…
Nikkei Analysis Finds Tesla Relies On China For 40% Of Battery Supply Chain
An analysis by Nikkei in Japan concludes that nearly 40% of the suppliers for materials used in Tesla’s electric vehicle batteries are Chinese companies. Nikkei sent a letter to Tesla asking about its dependence on Chinese suppliers but said that it had…
Tesla Relies On China For 40% Of Battery Supply Chain
Nearly 40% of the suppliers for materials used in Tesla’s electric vehicle batteries are Chinese companies, a Nikkei analysis finds, underscoring China’s strong presence in a strategically important sector. China was the largest supplier of materials for the lithium-ion batteries used in Tesla’s…
BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV Outsold Tesla Model Y In Sweden Last Month
The Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best-selling car overall in the first half of this year, but competition from Chinese automakers is already starting to show its teeth. While it may or may not be a sign of things to…
