Tesla is losing money insuring its own cars

Tesla’s insurance products are currently unsustainable, according to a new report that shows the company is losing money insuring its own cars.

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First electric boat crosses Mediteranean, sailing from Europe to Africa

In a historic first for electric marine travel, a Swedish team has successfully crossed the Mediterranean in an electric boat – and not just any electric boat, but one that flies. The voyage marks a major milestone in the future of clean maritime transport and shows that electric boats aren’t just ready for lakes and calm harbors – they’re ready for open sea.

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Two Tesla (TSLA) insiders close to Elon Musk just sold almost $200 million worth of stocks

Two Tesla board members close to Elon Musk, Ira Ehrenpreis and Kimbal Musk, just sold almost $200 million worth of Tesla (TSLA) stocks.

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Tesla can’t buy land in Australia because CEO Elon Musk is so ‘[redacted]’ 

Tesla is trying to use a piece of property in Australia, near Adelaide, in order to build a battery factory and Tesla showroom. But it’s facing steep opposition from locals, most of whom cite dissatisfaction with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as their reason to oppose the project.

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Plenty of Tesla alternatives and a new Ford Pro team to help pay for them

For years, Tesla has been the go-to EV recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first electric cars, but Elon Musk’s political antics are causing people to shop elsewhere. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ll discuss some options … and how you might be able to pay for them!

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BYD takes control in another key EV market as its global push heats up

The world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) maker is rapidly expanding overseas. After taking control of vehicle sales in Germany last year, BYD is about to do the same in another key overseas EV market.

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RJ Scaringe teases R2’s rear suspension, telling followers the new Rivian EV is ‘sooo good’

Less than a week after sending a beautifully wrapped fleet of R2 validation prototypes out into the wild, Rivian founder and CEO has shared more of the design work at HQ, including a look at the EV’s multi-link rear suspension.

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The world’s largest floating wind platform will snap together like IKEA furniture

Floating offshore wind tech company Aikido is working with Norway’s Marin Energy Test Centre (METCentre) to launch a massive 15-megawatt (MW) demonstration project called AO60. Scheduled for deployment in 2027 off the coast of Haugesund, AO60 will be one of the largest floating wind platforms ever built.

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Tesla spotted with design and feature update for Model S and Model X

Tesla has been spotted working on what appears to be a mild design update for the Model S and Model X, two vehicle programs that have been in decline.

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Kia’s Niro is getting a fresh new look, but is the EV version about to be axed?

The affordable crossover SUV is due for a facelift, and it already appears to be an improvement. The Niro will arrive with a fresh new look, featuring elements from new Kia EV models, such as the larger EV9. Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Kia may phase out the Niro EV, as the EV3 is now rolling out.

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