Elon Musk Tweet Sparks Mercedes-Tesla Talks Over Electric Van Project
Elon Musk’s praise for Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van triggered talks between the German manufacturer and Tesla Inc. over potential cooperation on an electric version.
Tesla Cuts Model 3 Price for Second Time This Year
Tesla Inc. is cutting the price of its Model 3 sedan for the second time this year, citing the end of a customer-referral program that was a more costly incentive than the company realized.
Volkswagen to Use Tesla Batteries at Car-Charging Stations
Tesla Inc.’s battery systems will be installed at more than 100 electric-vehicle U.S. charging stations this year.
Tesla to Buy Battery-Tech Firm Maxwell for $218 Million in Stock
Tesla Inc. agreed to acquire battery-technology company Maxwell Technologies Inc. for about $218 million in stock, as Elon Musk’s electric-car maker adds expertise in energy storage and power delivery.
New Mexico State Senate Panel Passes Tesla-Backed Bill
A state Senate bill that would allow electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla and others to open stores and service centers in New Mexico was approved by the Public Affairs Committee on Jan. 31.
Tesla’s Sales Top Expectations, but Earnings Disappoint
Tesla on Jan. 30 reported fourth-quarter results that included better-than-expected sales — but its earnings supported CEO Elon Musk’s assertion from earlier this month that the electric-car maker has a “very difficult” road ahead in 2019.
Tesla CFO Steps Down for Second Time
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed Chief Financial Officer Deepak Ahuja will retire a second time, reinforcing Tesla’s reputation for having an active revolving door of top executives.
Ford CEO Jim Hackett, Tesla’s Elon Musk Urge Workers to Help Boost Profits
Ford Motor Co.’s Jim Hackett and Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk are rallying the troops with similar appeals to make more money.
January 25, 2019Tesla Gets Green Light to Start Delivering Model 3 in Europe
Tesla Inc. received permission to start selling its Model 3 in Europe, clearing the final hurdle in bringing the electric-car maker’s top seller to the home turf of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Tesla Cuts Jobs on the Road to Making an Affordable Electric Car
Tesla, recognizing as imperative its ability to produce a cheaper electric car, told employees Jan. 18 that it must cut 7% of its workforce.
January 18, 2019