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Tesla will stop making the Model S and Model X and repurpose factory space — Static01.nyt.com

Tesla will stop making the Model S and Model X and repurpose factory space

On Wednesday, Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, announced that the company would stop making the Model S and the Model X and use the space in a California factory for robot production, the New York Times reported on Jan. 30, 2026. Introduced in 2012, the Model S was widely

Why solid-state batteries aren’t in iPhones yet — Zdnet.com

Why solid-state batteries aren’t in iPhones yet

Solid-state batteries promise higher energy density, improved safety and longer life, but they are not in iPhones yet because the technology and supply chain are not ready to produce the billions of cells needed; people in the industry expect large-scale production by the early 2030s, the ZDNET article says. Solid-state

G.M. forecasts large 2026 profit rise and plans up to $6 billion buyback — Static01.nyt.com

G.M. forecasts large 2026 profit rise and plans up to $6 billion buyback

General Motors said it expects a substantial rise in profits in 2026 and will buy back up to $6 billion of its stock, news that sent its shares up more than 4 percent in premarket trading. The company reported $2.7 billion in net income for 2025, down from $6

BYD executive says shifting government EV policies are slowing the transition — I.insider.com

BYD executive says shifting government EV policies are slowing the transition

Businessinsider reports that Stella Li, executive vice president of BYD, said at a panel on the second day at Davos that frequent changes in government EV policy are slowing the global transition to electric vehicles. Li said governments 'go back and forth' on EV rules, and that the

Canada and China agree tariff cuts for Chinese EVs and Canadian canola — Static01.nyt.com

Canada and China agree tariff cuts for Chinese EVs and Canadian canola

In Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a tariff-reduction deal that will, as of March 1, allow the import of 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada at a 6.1 percent tariff, down from 100 percent. In exchange, China will remove its 100 percent tariffs on Canadian canola meal

Carney announces preliminary trade deal as Canada seeks new partnership with China — I.guim.co.uk

Carney announces preliminary trade deal as Canada seeks new partnership with China

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, hailed a “new strategic partnership” with China after talks in Beijing with President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by a Canadian leader to China in eight years. Addressing Xi in the Great Hall of the People, Carney said the two countries could “build

Canada lowers tariffs on some Chinese electric vehicles; China eases canola duties — Static01.nyt.com

Canada lowers tariffs on some Chinese electric vehicles; China eases canola duties

Canada will lower tariffs on some Chinese electric vehicles and China will cut its own tariffs on Canadian canola products, the two countries announced during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s state visit to Beijing. Under the change, Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian

China posts record $1.189tn trade surplus in 2025 despite US tariffs — I.guim.co.uk

China posts record $1.189tn trade surplus in 2025 despite US tariffs

China reported a record $1.189tn full-year trade surplus for 2025, customs data showed, while its producers prepare for three more years of a Trump administration set on shifting US orders to other markets. Outbound shipments grew 6.6% year-on-year in December after a 5.9% rise in November, beating

Silver holds above $80 as analysts outline what could push it to $100 in 2026 — Assets.beincrypto.com

Silver holds above $80 as analysts outline what could push it to $100 in 2026

Beincrypto reports silver is holding above $80 after a roughly 20% year-to-date surge, driven by safe-haven demand, a weakening U.S. dollar and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The rally has been reinforced by strong industrial demand from electric vehicles, solar and electronics and by tight mining supply amid

Survey finds US buyers prefer home charging as EV interest stays limited — Cdn.arstechnica.net

Survey finds US buyers prefer home charging as EV interest stays limited

A Deloitte survey found most US car buyers would prefer to charge electric vehicles at home: 77 percent said they would prefer home charging, while 13 percent said they would prefer charging at work. Respondents cited lower fuel costs as the top reason to choose an EV (52 percent), ahead

Volkswagen U.S. sales fall 20% as tariffs and end of EV incentives bite — Static01.nyt.com

Volkswagen U.S. sales fall 20% as tariffs and end of EV incentives bite

Volkswagen’s sales in the United States fell 20 percent in the last three months of 2025, the German automaker said, a decline the company and analysts attributed to tariffs, trade conflict and the withdrawal of tax credits and other incentives for electric vehicles. Industry observers say Volkswagen’s experience

General Motors to record $7.1 billion loss as it scales back electric vehicle plans — Static01.nyt.com

General Motors to record $7.1 billion loss as it scales back electric vehicle plans

General Motors said it will record a $7.1 billion loss for the last quarter of 2025, primarily to reflect the diminished value of its battery factories and electric-vehicle assembly lines after federal policy changes reduced demand for EVs. The company said the charge also includes compensation it will pay

Road-trip checklist: car maintenance, apps and EV range tips — Static01.nyt.com

Road-trip checklist: car maintenance, apps and EV range tips

Whether you’re heading out to visit family or touring America’s great attractions, drivers should plan for traffic, bad weather and car trouble and take steps to maximize comfort and minimize hiccups. Prepare the car with emergency essentials including water, a phone charger and power bank, a flashlight, extra

SEMA says aftermarket should not be forced into EV-only future — Cdn.arstechnica.net

SEMA says aftermarket should not be forced into EV-only future

At the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s yearly tradeshow in Las Vegas, SEMA leaders told attendees the automotive aftermarket should not be compelled to adopt a single propulsion technology amid shifting federal policy and industry investment in electric vehicles. Senior vice president Karen Bailey-Chapman said, "Thirty-three percent of our

BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s largest electric-car seller — Static01.nyt.com

BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s largest electric-car seller

China’s BYD sold more electric cars in 2025 than Tesla, ending Tesla’s run as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles after Congress and President Trump eliminated federal tax credits that had encouraged Americans to buy those cars. Tesla said its car sales fell 16 percent in

BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Top Electric-Car Seller After U.S. Policy Shift — Static01.nyt.com

BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Top Electric-Car Seller After U.S. Policy Shift

China’s BYD surpassed Tesla as the world’s largest seller of electric cars in 2025, highlighting a shift in the global EV market after U.S. policy changes removed federal incentives. Tesla said it delivered 1.64 million cars worldwide in 2025, down from almost 1.8 million in

China's BYD surpasses Tesla as world's top EV seller for first time — Image.cnbcfm.com

China's BYD surpasses Tesla as world's top EV seller for first time

Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken U.S. rival Tesla as the world's largest seller of electric vehicles on a calendar-year basis, the companies reported. BYD said sales of its battery-powered cars rose nearly 28% to 2.26 million units. Tesla reported it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in

The Prius Helped Turn Electric Cars Into a Political Issue — Static01.nyt.com

The Prius Helped Turn Electric Cars Into a Political Issue

What might have been treated as a technical shift in the auto industry instead picked up heavy political meaning over two decades, turning battery-powered and hybrid cars into symbols in a broader culture war. Some experts trace the politicization back to Toyota’s 2001 Prius. Its marketing framed the car

BYD Surpasses Tesla in Fully Electric Vehicle Deliveries in 2025

BYD Surpasses Tesla in Fully Electric Vehicle Deliveries in 2025

China’s BYD overtook Elon Musk’s Tesla in deliveries of fully electric vehicles in 2025, marking a notable shift in the electric vehicle market. The change reflects a competitive reshaping of leadership among major automakers focused on battery-electric models. The milestone is defined by the count of fully electric