Automotive

Tesla Rushes Model 3s to China Before Trade-War Truce Expires

February 13, 2019

At least three ships roughly the length of two football fields are slated to arrive at ports in China by the end of this month, each carrying precious cargo from Elon Musk.

Landmark Lithium Deal Aims to Boost Battery Manufacturing in Chile

February 4, 2019

Bloomberg

The country holding the world’s largest reserves of lithium says it’s one step closer to becoming a manufacturing hub for rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles.

The Great Brexit Stockpile: How Corporate Britain Is Bracing for No Deal

January 21, 2019

Bloomberg

Brexit is unlikely to feature in the annals of military history, but Britain is getting a taste of wartime stockpiling again.

Global Gloom Is Spreading Across Industries

January 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Trade wars, China’s slowdown, erratic stock markets: The outlook is getting grimmer for an increasing number of companies across the globe.

A Perfect Storm: Carmakers in Europe Face Uncertainty Beyond Brexit

January 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Demand in the region fizzled late in 2018 due to a combination of emissions-testing bottlenecks and economic headwinds — and more pain could lie ahead.

Daimler Offers Self-Driving Big Rigs as Tesla Plots Debut

January 8, 2019

Bloomberg

Daimler AG will start selling a heavy-duty truck in the U.S. this year that’s able to brake, accelerate and steer at all speeds on its own.

Tesla's New China Plant Comes at a Fateful Time

January 8, 2019

Bloomberg

After four years of planning, Tesla Inc. is finally breaking ground on its $5bn factory in the world’s biggest auto market. But the timing couldn’t be more inauspicious.

Seven Key Issues to Watch This Week in U.S.-China Trade Talks

January 7, 2019

Bloomberg

U.S. and Chinese officials are set to begin trade negotiations on Monday in the hope of reaching a deal during a 90-day truce between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Race to Next-Gen Battery Supremacy Has an Early Leader

January 7, 2019

Bloomberg

To deliver an electric vehicle that’s cheaper, safer and capable of traveling 500 miles on a single charge, the auto industry needs a breakthrough in battery technology.

These Are the Key Dates in Trump's Packed 2019 Trade Agenda

January 3, 2019

Bloomberg

The first quarter of 2019 will be pivotal, as the U.S. and China are trying to deescalate a trade war and Trump will have to decide whether to hit car imports with tariffs.

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