A new ride hailing startup bets on Teslas to differentiate itself

Jul 6, 2018
Teslyne, a new startup in Denver, is banking on customers paying more than they would for Uber or Lyft for the chance to ride in an electric Tesla. Unlike with Uber or Lyft, the company owns the Teslas and though it interacts with riders through an app, Teslyne CEO Kyle Ewing says it is “more […]

Tesla gets a reality check

Jun 14, 2018
The automaker has had a rough 2018. Here's how it might turn things around.
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Wall Street nervous? No apologies from Elon Musk

May 3, 2018
Tesla stocks fell 8 percent when the market opened today following the company’s earnings call May 2. Elon Musk says Tesla will be a year late on its promise to deliver 5,000 Model 3 cars per week. Right now Tesla has more than 450,000 customers still waiting for their Model 3s. Click the audio player above to […]

Investors are anxious about Tesla fairy tale

May 2, 2018
Cache, yes, and, lots of questions for electric carmaker Tesla. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

The most dangerous stage in self-driving innovation

May 2, 2018
Self-driving cars are on the road now, but they need human supervision. Is that safe?
A driver presents a Cruising Chauffeur, a hands free self-driving system designed for motorways during a media event by Continental to showcase new automotive technologies on June 20, 2017 in Hannover, Germany. 
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Launching a satellite? Watch out for space junk

The amount of debris in space is complicating private satellite launches.
A SpaceX rocket awaits launch in 2017 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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Can Elon Musk deliver on Tesla's Model 3s?

Feb 20, 2018
One reporter took it upon himself to determine how many cars the company is making

For public good, not for profit.

GM aims to cut billons as it eyes driverless vehicle service

Feb 6, 2018
General Motors reports fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens today. Analysts are expecting an earnings increase for the big carmaker, which retook the lead from Tesla in market valuation last year. GM stock rallied 20 percent in 2017 as the company unveiled bold plans for driverless taxis. Click the above audio player to hear the […]

The number of electrical car charging stations is rising, but does that mean wider adoption of electrical cars will follow?

Dec 11, 2017
Charging electric vehicles in 2017 can still be a hassle, and it leads some to rethink their purchase. Here’s how the industry, and even some government entities, are trying to address that.
A new electric vehicle charging station is seen near San Francisco city hall.
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Tesla unveils an electric truck, but will it catch on?

Nov 17, 2017
CEO Elon Musk said the new electric Tesla trucks will have a range of about 300 miles. But truckers may not want to pay for the cleaner ride. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.