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☆ A Tesla supplier says it's still in limbo 2 weeks after Elon Musk fired the entire Supercharger team
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewElon Musk's recent firing of Tesla's entire Supercharger team seems to be causing chaos at some of its suppliers. Elon Musk's decision to lay off Tesla's entire Supercharger team, reportedly around 500 employees, shocked the EV industry. "It sounds like an existing Tesla team from a different department has been inserted to manage the charging division," said Pinter. His comments were echoed by Pinter, who described Musk's reorganization of Tesla as a "blessing in disguise" for Bullet EV Charging. Advertisement"We have already hired several members of the former Tesla charging team and are diversifying our customer base to focus more on fleet and auto dealership charging," Pinter said.

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☆ The EV market isn't in peril. It's just changing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The rate of EV sales has been slowing for about a year, major automakers have pulled back on their previously lofty EV goals, and even electric car-giant Tesla is faltering. Demand for electric vehicles hasn't dried up completelyDemand for expensive EVs has softened significantly, but an opening exists in the affordable market. A new generation of electric car shoppers are looking for different options than their early-adopting counterparts. Essentially every major automotive company at this point has built its future around selling more electric vehicles. The real divide here is not between hybrids and EVs, but between legacy car companies and EV-only startups.

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☆ Tesla may try to rehire some of the employees it laid off
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Tesla CEO may be rehiring some of the laid off staff, according to a Bloomberg report. Musk confirmed a slower growth rate for Tesla, which could impact other EV carmakers. Still, the job cuts concerned EV executives at companies like Rivian, Ford, and General Motors, according to the Bloomberg report. AdvertisementThe departure of the senior director for charging infrastructure, Rebecca Tinucci, meant these brands lost a main point of communication, the Bloomberg report said. "It may be possible Mr. Musk will reconstitute the EV charger team in a bigger, badder, more Muskian way," Pinter said.

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☆ No, the electric vehicle market isn’t crashing. It just needs recharging.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The second is the rate of EV sales growth is slowing, at least temporarily. The EV market is not collapsing, experts say, it’s just entering a new phase. Teslas still make up slightly more than half of all the electric vehicles sold in America, according to a report from Cox Automotive. But, just one year ago, Tesla produced more than 60% of all the EVs sold America. After having trouble cranking up production of its new generation of electric vehicles, GM seems to be accelerating.

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☆ Elon Musk says Tesla still plans to grow Supercharging network after eliminating global team, but 'at a slower pace'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The employees behind Tesla's Supercharging stations are being laid off, BI previously reported. Musk said following the cuts that Tesla will keep growing its charger network "at a slower pace." Tesla will now focus on "100% uptime and expansion of existing locations," Musk said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "Tesla still plans to grow the Supercharger network, just at a slower pace for new locations and more focus on 100% uptime and expansion of existing locations," Musk wrote in a post on X.

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☆ Tesla shares drop nearly 6% after Musk cuts about 500 jobs in Supercharger team
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Tesla shares fell nearly 6% on Tuesday following news that CEO Elon Musk was pressing ahead with more job cuts at Tesla , impacting an estimated 500 employees in its Supercharger team. In the email, Musk also expressed consternation that Tesla management hadn't thinned out the company's staff more promptly at his direction. Other laid-off Tesla employees posted publicly about Tesla shrinking the Supercharger team. In cutting that group, Tesla revealed it's throttling the expansion of its Supercharger network in the U.S. The move comes after Tesla struck partnerships with Ford , GM and other industry players ensuring they would manufacture cars using the Tesla NACS (North American Charging Standard) for compatibility with Tesla charging stations, and allowing those companies' customers to use Tesla stations.

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☆ Tesla Fires Many on Charger Team, Raising Doubts About Expansion
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Jack Ewing | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk has gutted the part of Tesla responsible for building electric vehicle charging stations, sowing uncertainty about the future of the largest and most reliable U.S. charging network. Tesla’s agreements with other makers of electric cars assured buyers that they would be able to find fast chargers on road trips, addressing one of the main reasons that many people are hesitant to buy such cars. It was also seen as a coup for Mr. Musk, validating Tesla’s technology and giving the company outsize influence over the auto industry. Almost all major manufacturers announced plans to switch the hardware and software in their cars to make them compatible with Tesla’s chargers. Ford has been mailing adapters to owners of its older electric vehicles so they can connect to Tesla’s chargers.

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☆ I was desperate to have a second baby because I disliked being an only child
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Janine Clements | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When it came to having kids, I wanted a big, noisy family. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI wasn't always an only child; I became one when I was 4 and my brother, who was 18 months old, died. Desperate for my daughter not to be an only child, I couldn't give up. But my fears were unfounded, and we were blessed with a healthy baby girl — and a sibling for my daughter.

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☆ Jeff Bezos' hard-driving approach is good for business but may lack empathy, Harvard professor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Harvard Business School professor was asked to break down Jeff Bezos' leadership style on a recent podcast. But good leadership also requires empathy, an area where Bezos is seemingly lacking, Gupta said. His inventiveness, fearlessness, and focus have all played a key role in Amazon's growth, said Sunil Gupta, a Harvard Business School professor who has studied Bezos for years. Gupta broke down how Bezos's character has helped Amazon grow on a recent episode of Harvard Business Review's "On Strategy" podcast. Amazon workers rally in support of unionization efforts, March 2021.

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☆ How a Ford dealership saved me from a charging disaster my first time driving a Tesla Cybertruck
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Graham Rapier | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tesla owners have told me for years that the Supercharger network was a huge selling point, and this trip proved that to be true. On the return trip, I simply plugged in a Supercharger along my route into the computer and headed down the road. The truck immediately began charging at warp speed compared to my other two tries, adding 140 miles of range every hour. I dropped off the truck with about 125 miles of range right next to a Supercharger. On my next road trip in an EV, I'll double-check my adapters — and not count on random ones to get the job done.

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☆ NYC's EV revolution is riding on Uber and Lyft drivers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

For Uber and Lyft drivers, time is money, so widely accessible charging is key to the EV switch. A study by the US Department of Energy found that 1,000 fast chargers were needed for every 20,000 EV drivers on the road. A mad dash for EV licensesThe transition is getting an early test this year now that thousands more ride-hailing drivers have licenses. AdvertisementIn October, the Taxi & Limousine Commission opened applications for this gig work for the first time in five years — but for EV drivers only. In exchange, Uber drivers will get up to a 25% discount when they charge.

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☆ I've traveled over 10,000 miles on the open road — after technology failed me, I'll never make these 3 mistakes again
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Sheryl Stillman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Here are the backup solutions I now put in place before leaving home — and why you might want to try them if you're traveling anytime soon. AdvertisementBut when stopping for fuel 600 miles away from home, with 1,100 miles remaining, "Key battery low, replace soon" appeared on my car's display. I didn't bring my spare smart key fob, let alone a flathead screwdriver or a replacement battery. The smart lock wouldn't let us lock the door. If it's a smart lock, I ask for a contingency plan in case the tech isn't so bright.

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☆ The most electric vehicle-friendly states, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

EV Charger Reviews evaluated the most electric vehicle-friendly states. They evaluated states based on factors including electricity costs and state tax credits. Maine was ranked the top state for EVs, followed by Colorado and Vermont. EV Charger Reviews used data from sources such as the US Department of Energy, the US Census Bureau, and the US Energy Information Administration to evaluate the EV factors in all 50 states. Each factor was assigned a numerical score and ranking, which helped determine the states' overall scores.

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☆ I test-drive dozens of cars every year for work and I won't buy an EV yet — I'm happy with my hybrid
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Jules Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My wife and I bought a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid in December 2022 for $75,000. As an automotive journalist and the senior editor of vehicle testing at US News and World Report, I test-drive dozens of vehicles every year. I still love the choice we made to purchase this full-size hybrid SUV. AdvertisementThe plug-in hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xeThe interior of the Jeep. In a perfect world, you never notice the transitions between running on gas, running as a hybrid, or running as electric.

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☆ Elon Musk is heading to India. He could deliver a big win for Tesla and Narendra Modi
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Diksha Madhok | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Apart from Tesla (TSLA), Musk is also the boss of rocket company SpaceX and X, formerly Twitter. If the investment in India is announced, it would be a boost to Modi’s efforts to make India a major global manufacturing hub. “We will support the growth of the automobile industry and its transition to EV manufacturing,” the manifesto said. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Tesla briefly lost its crown as the leader in global EV sales to Chinese automaker BYD. It recaptured the EV sales title from BYD in the first quarter, despite the drop in sales.

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☆ Google is trying to solve one of Americans' top concerns about having an EV
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Americans' top concerns about buying an EV are finding chargers and "range anxiety." Google is updating in-car maps and its travel site with more information about EV chargers. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFinding a charger is one of the top concerns about buying an electric vehicle, whether drivers are running errands or planning a longer road trip. Google is trying to make that easier with several new updates to its maps and travel site.

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☆ Can’t sleep? Blame the beaming bright glow of new technology
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Some manufacturers say indicator lights can sometimes serve a practical purpose. For example, an indicator light could show that a device is charging or plugged in and working properly. The light has a long lifespan and doesn’t generate excess heat — important qualities for a technology that’s used every day. “As a manufacturer, adding an LED light does cost something, so to add one just to add one seems quite wasteful. Linhares Jr. also said the lights can be helpful as night lights.

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☆ Children’s ‘Yoto Mini’ speaker recalled for burn and fire hazards
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( John Towfighi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A children’s mini speaker is being recalled for potential burn and fire hazards. Parents are advised to remove the Yoto Mini from their children’s reach immediately, but recalled units do not need to be discarded. Those who own the speaker should contact Yoto to receive a free Yoto Mini Smart Cable, which can charge the speaker battery to a safe level, Yoto said in a statement. “Anyone who has a Yoto Mini can now register to receive one Yoto Mini Smart Cable per device through our dedicated website. Yoto also said it implemented an automatic software update across all Yoto Mini speakers to “improve battery management,” according to a company statement.

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☆ The Toyota 4Runner is finally entering the future with a hybrid
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It’s been almost 15 years since there has been any major change to the popular Toyota 4Runner SUV, a fan favorite among off-road enthusiasts. The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner, like the Tacoma, will be available with Toyota’s iForce Max hybrid system, adding another popular model to Toyota’s broadening hybrid line-up. It comes as more consumers, who may be wary of buying fully electric vehicles, are increasingly turning to hybrids. Toyota’s hybrid compromiseAdding a hybrid option to the 4Runner is part of Toyota’s broad strategy to “electrify” nearly every model in the automaker’s line-up while, for now, offering few fully electric vehicles. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner will also be available in a more luxurious Limited trim.

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☆ A 'nesting' divorce, where the kids stay in the same house and my ex and I take turns staying there, minimized the chaos of separation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Cordelia Newlin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Nesting — where the kids stay in the family home, and parents are the ones packing up and changing house — was the obvious choice for us. But we didn't just keep the kids in the home they were used to and move ourselves in and out. Keeping our kids in one place means their routines aren't disruptedFirst off, the kids stay in their same "zen dens," which is what we call their bedrooms. It helps keep my expenses down, and since they stay in the city, they don't have any long commutes. Courtesy Cordelia NewlinBoth kids have also come to the conclusion that life is mostly the same.

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☆ Son of Dominican Republic Politician Is Fatally Shot in Houston, Police Say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Jesus Jiménez | More About Jesus Jiménez | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The son of a politician from the Dominican Republic was fatally shot outside a gas station in Houston on Monday night in what the police said they believed was a “targeted” drive-by shooting. The Houston Police Department on Wednesday identified the man who was killed as Luis Alfredo Pacheco Rojas, 34, son of Alfredo Pacheco, the president of the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic. Another 29-year-old man who was injured by gunfire in the attack had not yet been publicly identified. The incident began around 7 p.m. on Monday, when Mr. Pacheco and three men in a black Cadillac Escalade stopped at a gas station in southeast Houston, according to the Police Department. The four men went inside the gas station, and immediately afterward they returned to the Escalade.

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☆ Electric vehicles are changing how America goes camping
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

While still a small minority, campers are more likely to own an electric vehicle than those who don’t go camping, according to a survey by Kampgrounds of America, the nation’s largest campground operator. Only about 1% of Americans currently have an electric vehicle, according to KOA, but about 4% of regular campers do. “We’ve had customers cross coasts, all the way up to Canada, all the way across Canada and back down, all with an electric vehicle,” said Bowlus CEO Geneva Long. Courtesy RivianThe physical layout of most EV chargers can be a challenge for campers. The vast majority of EV chargers are placed at the ends of parking spaces so vehicles have to either pull in, nosing the front bumper up to the charger, or reverse back in.

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☆ YouTube wants to become the next go-to shopping platform. But can it convince creators to jump on board?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementFive talent managers working with YouTube creators told BI their clients have yet to use YouTube's affiliate program or that they weren't familiar with the program. Some creators, like Kristen McGowan, have started using YouTube's affiliate program alongside other tools. She hasn't used YouTube's affiliate tools yet because she's concerned about tying all her revenue to a single platform, she said. AdvertisementOne other creator told BI they'd love to use YouTube's affiliate program, but they weren't eligible. She said she hopes YouTube will eventually lower the requirements for the affiliate program so that smaller creators can join.

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Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April's total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America. Look no further back than the last U.S. total solar eclipse in 2017 to understand the concern, said Tom Traub, who is part of NASA's eclipse ambassador program. “You had gas stations running out of gas," said Traub, who also serves on the board that runs the Martz-Kohl Observatory near Frewsburg, New York. "And hopefully that won’t be the case.”CELLPHONES MIGHT NOT WORKIn central Texas, emergency officials in Hays County recommend a "solar eclipse survival bag” stocked with items including a mobile phone and charger. And with all the extra traffic, there also will likely be more crash injuries, said Raetzke.

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☆ Stellantis is recalling 285,000 sedans because side curtain airbag inflators could break open
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Stellantis is recalling almost 285,000 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans in the United States because they have side curtain airbag inflators that could burst, sending metal shrapnel flying through the cabin. Airbag inflators rely on a chemical reaction that produces gas that rapidly inflates the airbag. The airbag inflators involved in this recall were not installed in any other Stellantis models, according to the documents. Beginning in early May, Stellantis will mail letters to Charger and 300 owners with cars that could have the problem. There were five known instances in which the airbag inflators burst.

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