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Tesla Unveils Under-US$40,000 Versions of its Top-Selling EVs

Despite coming off a record quarter of vehicle deliveries, Tesla’s global sales have fallen around six per cent year-to-date Bloomberg News While the company started building a more affordable model in June, they opted to put off production until after the U.S. phased out up to US$7,500 federal tax credits. Photo by Mike Stewart/AP Photo/Postmedia files …

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US Will Return to Treasury $13 Billion That Was Slated for Renewables and EVs, Energy Secretary Says

(Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said at a press conference in New York that his department would announce on Wednesday the return to the U.S. Treasury of $13 billion that was slated to subsidize wind, solar, batteries and electric vehicles. Reporting by Timothy Gardner; Editing by Mark Porter

Tesla Ordered by Florida Jury to Pay $243 Million in Fatal Autopilot Crash

Summary Verdict could lead to more lawsuits, experts say One died, one injured in Model S crash in 2019 Tesla to appeal, blames driver Tesla shares down 1.8% on Friday, 25% this year (Reuters) – A Florida jury on Friday found Tesla liable to pay $243 million to victims of a 2019 fatal crash of an …

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Tesla Signs $4.3 Billion Battery Deal with LGES, Source Says, Reducing China Reliance

Summary LGES to provide Tesla with LFP batteries for energy storage systems from US factory -source Tesla has been looking to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers amid tariff, policy headwinds LGES says supply contract to last from August 2027 to July 2030 (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES)  has signed a $4.3 billion deal …

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Ford Promises a Parade of Affordable Electric Vehicles

The pickup giant will also pivot to hybrids and extended-range EV models, sustainability chief Bob Holycross says. By Kyle Stock An electric Ford Explorer sports utility vehicle (SUV) on an assembly line in Cologne, Germany, in 2023.Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg Ford Motor Co.’s cheapest electric vehicle can be had for just shy of $38,000. That’s 22% …

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US Electric Vehicle Tax Breaks Will Expire on Sept. 30

By David Shepardson July 3 (Reuters) – It is the end of the line for U.S. electric vehicle tax credits. Sweeping tax and budget legislation approved by Congress on Thursday means $7,500 tax credits for buying or leasing new electric vehicles will end on September 30, as well as a $4,000 used EV credit, that …

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Electric Cars Losing Appeal Among New Drivers: Shell Survey

Nine in 10 current EV drivers indicated they would consider a similar purchase for their next vehicle Bloomberg News Electric cars are losing their appeal for new drivers in Western nations, even as existing owners report increasing satisfaction with their battery-powered vehicles, according to a survey conducted by Shell Plc. The findings show that high upfront cost …

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NY State Public Service Commission Approves 29 Power Projects, Valued at $636.2 Million

June 12 (Reuters) – The New York State Public Service Commission approved 29 infrastructure projects worth $636.2 million, enabling 642 megawatts of electrification upgrades, the commission said on Thursday. These projects were proposed by Consolidated Edison (ED.N), Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG), and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation …

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Tesla Hit With Pair of Downgrades Amid Fallout From Trump Feud

Shares are down about 27 per cent in 2025, making it the weakest performer of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks Bloomberg News Tesla Inc. received a pair of downgrades on Monday, with analysts warning that Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company is facing a highly uncertain outlook, especially on the political front. The stock fell 1.1 per cent in …

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Musk Departs U.S. Government With Business Empire in Flux

By law, Musk’s status as a temporary government official was set to run out as soon as May 30 By Gregory Korte, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Dana Hull Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that his time as formal adviser to United States President Donald Trump is coming to a close, raising questions about the future …

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