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Tesla
Don’t expect Tesla to knock on your door to sell its solar roofs
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Jed Kim
Aug 7, 2017
Tesla has installed its first solar roofs on the homes of some of its company executives. Instead of large panels, these roofs use tiles that look virtually indistinguishable from regular roofs. Solar power that looks nice and protects your home? Sounds like an idea that could sell itself. At least, that’s what Tesla’s counting on. […]
Ford can’t seem to catch a break
Jul 26, 2017
Ford shares have been on a steady slide for the past three years now. That’s quite a remarkable place for Ford to be, especially given the company continues to put out the F-150 pickup, the hottest selling truck in the world. Shareholders don’t seem very impressed by Ford’s plans to transition into a future powered […]
Volvo says the combustion engine is a thing of the past
Jul 5, 2017
Volvo will launch several electric models in the near future.
The Tesla for the rest of us is here
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Scott Tong
Jul 3, 2017
The $35,000 Model 3 is on track for production this week.
Tesla skips prototype phase to get Model 3 to market faster
Apr 24, 2017
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is known for taking big risks. It’s a reputation that helped him raise billions of dollars for his various companies over the years. Musk’s latest gamble is a decision to fast-track the assembly-line strategy for the new Tesla Model 3 electric car. Typically, carmakers do a prototype buildout before going to […]
Tesla’s market capitalization is now greater than Ford’s
Apr 3, 2017
Some interesting news in the automotive space today: Tesla, the maker of high-end electric cars, has now surpassed Ford in terms of market capitalization (the total value of all outstanding shares). It seems investors are betting big that Elon Musk can meet growth targets ahead of the much-anticipated release of the Model 3 sedan later this […]
Tesla outgrows a sweet perk: no free charging for new Tesla buyers
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Jed Kim
Nov 8, 2016
New buyers will be capped at 1,000 miles of electricity a year.
For public good, not for profit.
Tesla and SolarCity $2.6-billion deal will create an Elon Musk megacompany
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Donna Tam
Aug 1, 2016
The sustainable energy-focused companies say they will save $150 million with the merger.
Tesla's talking about buying its cousin, SolarCity
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Andy Uhler
Jun 22, 2016
Elon Musk, a board member on both companies, called the move "a no-brainer."