/tags/tesla tesla en-US WLRN Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:00:00 GMT /economy/2023-02-02/tesla-slashed-its-prices-across-the-board-were-now-starting-to-see-the-consequences Tesla's recent price cuts continue to reverberate, forcing Ford to follow suit while leaving Tesla owners feeling aggrieved. Here's how the move by the market leader has shaken the car industry. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:00:00 GMT /economy/2023-02-02/tesla-slashed-its-prices-across-the-board-were-now-starting-to-see-the-consequences Camila Domonoske /business/2023-01-26/teslas-profits-soared-to-a-record-but-challenges-are-mounting The company has seen its share value drop sharply, and rivals are edging into the electric vehicle market. But after doubling its profits in a year, Tesla says it has no plans to slow down. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:30:00 GMT /business/2023-01-26/teslas-profits-soared-to-a-record-but-challenges-are-mounting Camila Domonoske /economy/2023-01-06/teslas-stock-lost-over-700-billion-in-value-elon-musks-twitter-deal-didnt-help The transformational automaker's market cap has dropped by a staggering amount over the past year. Blame new competition, sales that fell short of a lofty target — and a distracted CEO. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT /economy/2023-01-06/teslas-stock-lost-over-700-billion-in-value-elon-musks-twitter-deal-didnt-help Camila Domonoske /technology/2022-11-03/chinese-tesla-competitor-unveils-plans-for-flying-car Xpeng shared designs of the first full-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVToL) flying car on Oct. 24. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT /technology/2022-11-03/chinese-tesla-competitor-unveils-plans-for-flying-car Giulia Heyward /news/2022-09-02/a-tesla-burst-into-flames-during-a-crash-test-the-organizer-admitted-it-was-staged The insurance firm Axa said it regretted that its crash test caused confusion and admitted that electric vehicles don't catch fire any more often than combustion-engine automobiles. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-02/a-tesla-burst-into-flames-during-a-crash-test-the-organizer-admitted-it-was-staged Joe Hernandez /news/2022-03-04/elon-musk-dares-united-autoworkers-to-try-to-unionize-tesla Unfair labor practice charges have previously been filed against Tesla, Musk and other company executives for allegedly blocking union organizing attempts at the company. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:08:39 GMT /news/2022-03-04/elon-musk-dares-united-autoworkers-to-try-to-unionize-tesla Jaclyn Diaz /2021-10-25/teslas-market-value-hits-1-trillion-after-hertz-agrees-to-buy-100-000-of-its-cars Tesla shares surged after Hertz announced a deal to buy Model 3s for rental at airports across the world. Analysts say it could boost sales of electric vehicles. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:11:00 GMT /2021-10-25/teslas-market-value-hits-1-trillion-after-hertz-agrees-to-buy-100-000-of-its-cars Camila Domonoske /2021-08-09/fius-fall-semester-amid-covid-spike-fort-lauderdale-beach-tunnel-and-managed-retreat What can public universities do to protect students and staff from COVID? Plus, Fort Lauderdale officials are considering a plan to build underground tunnels under the city. And what if we have to retreat from South Florida? Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:25:25 GMT /2021-08-09/fius-fall-semester-amid-covid-spike-fort-lauderdale-beach-tunnel-and-managed-retreat Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Chris Remington /news/2021-02-18/what-will-teslas-new-german-gigafactory-mean-for-germanys-auto-industry The electric automaker plans to start building cars outside Berlin this summer, threatening to upend Germany's traditional combustion engine car culture. It's Tesla's first European production site. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:49:56 GMT /news/2021-02-18/what-will-teslas-new-german-gigafactory-mean-for-germanys-auto-industry Rob Schmitz /2020-12-03/utility-gets-backing-from-florida-regulators-on-vehicle-charging-stations-small-business-plans The five-year FPL pilot, in part, is expected to include the utility owning what are known as “fast charging’ stations that would allow motorists to more quickly charge vehicles than they could, for example, at home. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:54:55 GMT /2020-12-03/utility-gets-backing-from-florida-regulators-on-vehicle-charging-stations-small-business-plans The News Service of Florida