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During the 13 years informing about Tesla And his CEO, ELON ALMIZCLEI have seen the ascent, fall, close to the failures and go up again from the company and its multimillionaire leader. Musk, known for his willingness to take risks, has admitted how close the company came to be declared in bankruptcy before changing it.
It was the story of “we against them” that helped make Musk a symbol of innovation.
His political alignment with President Trump, and what is more important, his activities as an unofficial leader of the Government's efficiency department, has changed the public perception of Musk. But it is Tesla who is receiving the greatest success, including a fall in the sales of the first quarter, the global demolition protests of Tesla and a fall in the price of the shares. And car manufacturers, who have long followed Tesla in EV sales, are taking advantage of this opening by offering sweet exchange agreements and other incentives.
The Senior Rebecca Bellan reporter has documented the moments in recent months that have affected Tesla. Your article will be updated periodically, so be sure to consult again.
Can Tesla recover? Recent rates announced by Trump could help Tesla since their vehicles, and many of its components are made here in the United States. It is possible that it is not enough protection to stop bleeding. And tariffs will probably damage the Tesla energy storage business.
The chaos surrounding the rates implemented by Trump will persist. We are starting to see how automobile manufacturers are reacting and adjusting. Some, like FordThey are trying to advance and provide discounts to increase short -term sales. AND Volkswagen He has told the concessionaires to plan Add an import rate At the price of imported cars sold in the United States, according to the New York Times.
A bird
A bird told us that while Tesla It definitely seems to be ready to launch a Robotaxi service in Austin this summer, the scope of the car manufacturer to the city has been thin. Others like Waymo and Cruise (when Cruise was one thing) have tried to go down to the right foot connecting with the greatest amount of stakeholders in the city before its launch.
Some government officials also shared security concerns about the Tesla autonomy brand. They care about Tesla's cars could have a more limited consciousness of the surroundings, since they only depend on the cameras, instead of lidar and radar, for perception.
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Business!
All quiet in the front of the deal this week. Even so, it was worth pointing out some.
Obvious batteryAn advance of advanced battery inspection technology based in Massachusetts, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/evident-battery-secures-3-2-million-to-revolutionize-ev-battery-pack-inspection-technology-for-a-greener-future-and-launches-pilot-product-302416153.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>raised $ 3.2 million In an initial financing round directed by Ibex investors. Nationwide Ventures, Automotive Ventures and Ávest Fund also joined.
FourierThe hydrogen startup raised $ 18.5 million in a round of Serie A generally directed by Catalyst and Paramark Ventures. Other participating investors include Airbus Ventures, Borusan Ventures, GSBackers, MCJ Collective and Positive Ventures.
Windrose technologyAn EV manufacturer based in Belgium and with Chinese roots, plans to request an opi in the US. The New York Times reported.
Notable readings and other little things
Autonomous vehicles
Techcrunch reporter Maxwell Zeff Interviewed to the mayor of San Francisco Daniel Lurieand autonomous vehicles arise. Watch the video here.
Super has He associated with the Dubai road and transport authority In an agreement that paves the way for the company to operate AVS in the city of the United Arab Emirates. Uber does not have its own AV, so it will depend on the associations. His first in Dubai will be with the Chinese company They took place.
Speaking of Weride, the AV company has obtained an operating permit and public road tests without driver <a target="_blank" href="https://ir.weride.ai/news-releases/news-release-details/weride-obtains-frances-level-4-driverless-permit-becoming-only” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>In France.
Electric vehicles, load and batteries
Herald, An Middle Service manufacturer, officially began production and has manufactured its first 100 shallow units, the company told TechCrunch. It is a remarkable milestone for the Startup based in California, which was founded in 2021. These vehicles will go to several customers, including the RV Thor Industries giant.
Meanwhile, Harbinger has also been inserted in EV startup bankruptcy procedures Canoao. Harbinger presented an objection to the sale of Canoo assets to his CEO, potentially throwing a key in the case of bankruptcy of 2 months.
Riviano He delivered only 8,640 vehicles in the first three months of 2025, the worst quarterly brand of the company since the late 2022. The company says that it still hopes to deliver between 46,000 and 51,000 electric vehicles at the end of 2025.
Dryya materialsThe startup of battery and recycling materials founded by the former Tesla CTO JB StraubelHe opened a research and development center in San Francisco. The installation of 15,000 square feet located in the city design district is equipped with laboratory space to support engineers who will eventually work at each point in the battery ecosystem, from chemical engineering and cauling science to software and electrical engineering.
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