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Proposed investment by Elon Musk’s company comes ahead of elections
And does leadership diversity boost margins?
Shares drop after car sales slip in first quarter
US carmaker reclaims crown as world’s largest seller of battery electric cars after Chinese rival suffers bigger drop
More competition and flagging demand in the Chinese market hit leading battery and plug-in hybrid vehicle makers
Chinese group’s biggest advantage is its stronghold in country’s smartphone and home appliances market
Expansion of production is far outstripping demand, raising fears of a misallocation of capital
Weeks after the tech giant abandons car project, Chinese tech company debuts model that out-accelerates Tesla and Porsche
CATL chief Robin Zeng says much-vaunted tech for electric vehicles is impractical and unsafe
EU car manufacturers warn that a wave of cheaper models from China will undercut those produced by local companies
Warren Buffett-backed company loses some market share to sanctions-hit Chinese telecoms group
EV giant has scope to sacrifice short-term profits to try to win a fierce battle for market share
The terminal decline of factories devoted to the internal combustion engine presents a challenge for Beijing
Chief executive says ‘we cannot do this alone’ as carmaker responds to threat from Chinese rivals
Reprisals expected just as company from China eyes investment in Midlands battery gigafactory
Parts manufacturer suggests suppliers are being told to switch focus from EVs to hybrid models amid waning interest
Joint-venture partners plan to invest $5bn by 2030 and cut costs through increased local sourcing
Auto sector says final EPA rule presents ‘more reasonable’ goals for adoption of electric vehicles
Private equity-backed car rental group is struggling as US drivers shun electric vehicles
Plant being built in South Carolina by parent Volkswagen among options available to German brand
Seven in 10 customers paid more than €40,000 for add-ons last year, says carmaker
Industry grappling with slowdown in sales growth and rise of cheaper models from China
Gap with Toyota is set to widen and low-priced Chinese electric cars are a threat
Insolvency documents show company owed £200mn
Electro-thermal batteries’ selling point is they can heat up bricks and rocks using cheapest six hours of electricity in any given day
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