Nikola Paying $125M to Settle with SEC

Nikola Corp. agreed to pay $125 million to settle civil charges levied against the company by the Securities and Exchange Commission claiming it defrauded investors by making false claims about its vehicles.  Nikola’s settlement with the SEC still holds the … Continue reading

Rivian Going Public, But Can It Hit Its Own $80B Target?

Nascent electric vehicle makers have been going public fairly regularly since the start of 2020 and the latest, and perhaps strongest, is Rivian. The battery-electric truck maker, which already has an impressive bankroll, believes it could be worth as much … Continue reading

Uber’s Stock Takes Hit After Mixed Q1 Results

The impact of Uber Inc.’s long legal battle about the classification of its drivers in the U.K. — which it ultimately lost — came to light: $600 million. The union representing Uber drivers in the UK secured a legal victory … Continue reading

Texas Energy Costs Enter Orbit – But, No, You Won’t Pay $900 to Charge Your Tesla

On a normal day, charging a Tesla Model S would cost between $2 and $15 to charge from empty. Charging up the long-range version of the Tesla Model S, with its 100 kilowatt-hour battery, runs less than $15 in most … Continue reading

Chrysler is No More as Stellantis Comes to Life

  Is this the last logo that will use the Chrysler name? Chrysler is dead. Perhaps a bit dramatic, but nevertheless, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. became effective today, resulting in Stellantis N.V. Shares of … Continue reading

Ford Asks Other Automakers to Support California Emissions Plans

Ford’s Kumar Galhotra asked other automakers to support California’s emissions plans. Last week, General Motors switched sides of the California emissions debate, siding with the Golden State in its ongoing legal battle against the Trump administration to set its own … Continue reading