Today we sat down with Angie Twardawa, Co-Founder of RoadLites, a safety lighting solutions brand. She shares insights into their innovative products, the latest advancements in safety lighting, and how regulations and features differ between Europe and the U.S.
This isn’t the freight recovery we were promised… and Q1 earnings make that painfully clear.
In the latest episode of "The FreightCaviar Podcast", we sit down with Grace Maher and Jonathan McCormack of OTR Solutions. They shared their take on the current freight market, freight fraud, and talked about OTR's new platform for carriers.
No matter the outcome of the auto labor disputes, Tesla seems poised to come out on top.
Amidst the turbulence of labor disputes shaking the auto sector, one name sails smoothly ahead: Elon Musk's Tesla. This electric car pioneer isn't just skirting the storm; it's leveraging the chaos to its advantage.
Efficiency Over Tradition:
While heavyweights like GM, Stellantis, and Ford grapple with hourly labor costs around $66, Tesla operates at a sleek $45. A potential UAW strike could drive Detroit's Big Three labor costs to a staggering $136 per hour, making Tesla's edge even sharper.
Playing It Smart:
With their cost benefits, Tesla has tactically slashed vehicle prices, further enticing consumers. The result? A 20% jump in Q2 profits, despite price cuts, solidifying its market share in the EV segment.
UAW's Stance
Source: Morning Brew
#BigThree CEO"s need to settle with the @UAW and set about leveling the playing field with Tesla, not take it out on their work force @RBReich. If #BigThree CEO's cause the unionization of Tesla's operations, they create a level playing field, one in which they can compete. https://t.co/MlUX1xu4xX
— jthomascrowne.com: The View From Here (@40ford2) September 20, 2023
Nikola Corporation, once valued at $30 billion and hailed as the future of EV trucking, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s stock plummeted 40% today, marking a staggering 99% decline from its 2020 peak of $1,977 per share to just $0.45.
Windrose Semi reveals striking similarities to Tesla's design. Here are the features, performance, and industry implications of their electric truck.
Tesla ramps up electric semi-truck production with 26 new units spotted. New dedicated facility under construction, set to open in 2025.
Tesla unveils plans for a massive Semi factory, aiming to produce 50,000 electric trucks annually. But with only 140 built so far, can they catch up to diesel dominance?
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