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Ford vs. GM: Old Rivals Battle for Share of the EV Truck Market

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Ford and GM recently introduced their first electric pickup trucks. WSJ auto reporter Mike Colias breaks down the different strategies the two legacy auto manufacturers are pursuing to bring their EVs to market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ

Elon Musk’s Banner Year: Milestones on Earth and in Space

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

This year, billionaire CEO Elon Musk reached several milestones across Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink. WSJ reporters Rebecca Elliott and Micah Maidenberg break down some of his biggest moments in 2021 and what’s to come in 2022. Illustration: Tom Grillo

Strikes Sweep Labor Market as Workers Flex New Leverage

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Tens of thousands of American workers are on strike and thousands more are attempting to unionize. WSJ examines the roots of this new labor activity and speaks with a labor economist for more context on U.S. labor’s changing landscape. Photo: Alyssa Keown/AP

Could Autonomous Trucks Help Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:05:39 GMT

As driverless vehicle companies Aurora and Embark are making their stock-market debut this month, WSJ’s George Downs spoke with the CEOs about why they’re focusing on autonomous trucks and whether that could spell a solution for the U.S. truck-driver shortage.

iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Reveals Its First Electric-Vehicle Prototypes

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Foxconn, the Taiwanese company known for assembling Apple products, has unveiled three electric-vehicle prototypes. WSJ’s Stephanie Yang attended the launch event to see how the company is diversifying its business to gain a foothold in the auto industry. Photo: I-Hwa Cheng/Bloomberg News

Elon Musk Welcomes Visitors to Tesla’s First Gigafactory in Europe

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:27:00 GMT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday turned his first European Gigafactory near Berlin into a fairground where visitors could tour the facility. The project faced some delays and local resistance but Musk said the company expects to start production in November. Photo: Patrick Pleul/Associated Press

Elon Musk Explains Why Tesla Is Moving to Austin

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:25:00 GMT

Tesla will move its headquarters to Austin, Texas, said CEO Elon Musk, comparing the current crowded operations at the factory in Fremont, Calif., to ‘Spam in a can.’ He said the electric-vehicle maker would continue expanding in California. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

Tesla Prepares for Wider Release of Its Driver-Assistance Software

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Tesla is expanding access to the company’s city-driving tool to some customers. In this video, WSJ explains what’s in the new software and the controversy surrounding its limited release. Photo: Tesla

What China's New Data Rules Mean for Tesla and the Auto Industry

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:30:00 GMT

Cars today offer high-tech features and gather troves of data to train algorithms. As China steps up controls over new technologies, WSJ looks at the risks for Tesla and other global brands that are now required to keep data within the country. Screenshot: Tesla China

Flying Taxi Startups Seek a Quiet Takeoff

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:17:08 GMT

If eVTOL aircraft companies are to achieve their commercial ambition of becoming flying taxis, then first they’ll need to ensure their aircrafts are quiet enough to work in cities without disturbing residents. WSJ’s George Downs looks into just how quiet these crafts need to be to take off. Photo composite: George Downs