Tesla’s China deals concerns chair of US Congressional Committee

By Maria Merano Posted on April 10, 2023 The chair of a U.S. Congressional Committee expressed concern over Tesla’s alleged dependency on China.  Tesla Giga Shanghai has contributed significantly to the Texas-based automaker for a few years. Tesla recently announced another factory in China dedicated to producing Megapack units. “I’m concerned about this,” said Mike Gallagher, a …

Indonesia seeks limited free trade agreement with US for battery-related minerals: report

By Maria Merano Posted on April 10, 2023 Indonesia is expected to propose a limited free trade agreement (FTA) for specific battery-related minerals that are shipped to the United States. The proposal seeks to allow companies involved in the electric vehicle battery supply chain in the country to benefit from the US’ tax credits under …

Tesla hit with 40th NHTSA probe into autonomous driving system

By William Johnson Posted on April 8, 2023 Tesla is now facing its 40th NHTSA investigation regarding its autonomous driving systems. Besides its electric vehicle offerings generally, Tesla’s most controversial product is its suite of autonomous driving offerings. And while owners are consistently amazed by the capabilities of these systems, which operate without mistake for …