electric vehicles

Nikola Fined $125M for Investor Fraud
Risk & Compliance

Nikola Fined $125M for Investor Fraud

The SEC says the electric vehicle maker misled investors about key aspects of its business, including its technology and a partnership with General Motors.
By Matthew Heller | December 21, 2021
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Biden Orders Federal Carbon-Free Push
Sustainability

Biden Orders Federal Carbon-Free Push

The White House plan sets a 2050 target date for the federal government to be carbon-neutral, with an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2035.
By Matthew Heller | December 8, 2021
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Why Tesla Appears to Be Feeling the Pinch Of Supply Chain Constraints
Supply Chain

Why Tesla Appears to Be Feeling the Pinch Of Supply Chain Constraints

Fourth-quarter production numbers may show whether the impact will stretch beyond new models and begin to hurt the production of existing models.
By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2021
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Rivian to Raise $11.9B From Mega-IPO
IPOs

Rivian to Raise $11.9B From Mega-IPO

The startup's valuation "highlights the belief on Wall Street that the fast-growing electric vehicle market is still a wide-open field."
By Matthew Heller | November 10, 2021
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Ford to Repurchase $5B in High-Yield Bonds
Credit & Capital

Ford to Repurchase $5B in High-Yield Bonds

“We think it’s the time to aggressively restructure the balance sheet, lower our interest costs, and really clear the decks for 2022 and beyond."
By Matthew Heller | November 4, 2021
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CFO Q&A: Power Surge
Predictive Analytics

CFO Q&A: Power Surge

Charging network company Volta lays a foundation for the mass adoption of all-electric vehicles.
By Vincent Ryan | August 4, 2021
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Tesla Beats $1B, Posts Record Profit in Q2
Financial Performance

Tesla Beats $1B, Posts Record Profit in Q2

Tesla was profitable without regulatory credits, which it sells to rival automakers, for the first time since the end of 2019.
By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2021
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GM Anticipates Up to $3B Hit from Chip Shortage, Inflation
Strategy

GM Anticipates Up to $3B Hit from Chip Shortage, Inflation

At the same time, the automaker raised its planned spending on electric and autonomous vehicles to $35 billion through 2025.
By Lauren Muskett | June 17, 2021
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EV Startup Faces SEC Investigation
Risk & Compliance

EV Startup Faces SEC Investigation

The investigation follows a string of executive departures and the loss of a key automotive deal.
By Lauren Muskett | May 18, 2021
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Italian Watchdog Fines Google in Antitrust Case
Technology

Italian Watchdog Fines Google in Antitrust Case

The Italian Competition Authority said Google abused its dominant market position by excluding a third-party app from Android Auto.
By Matthew Heller | May 13, 2021
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Lordstown Motors Responds to Short Seller
M&A

Lordstown Motors Responds to Short Seller

A Hindenburg Research report alleged that the truckmaker's product orders "appear largely fictitious and [are] used as a prop to raise capital."
By Vincent Ryan | March 12, 2021
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How the Biden Administration Could Benefit EV Players in the U.S.
Risk & Compliance

How the Biden Administration Could Benefit EV Players in the U.S.

The incoming administration's focus on environmental issues and reducing the domestic carbon footprint will likely have a dramatic impact, says one analyst.
By Vincent Ryan | November 24, 2020
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Feds Subpoena Nikola as Part of Fraud Probe
Risk & Compliance

Feds Subpoena Nikola as Part of Fraud Probe

The electric vehicle maker has been under scrutiny since a short-seller accused it of misleading investors about its technology.
By Matthew Heller | November 11, 2020
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GM Names Delta Executive Paul Jacobson as CFO
People

GM Names Delta Executive Paul Jacobson as CFO

“Jacobson is an important hire for GM as it enters into new ventures and continues to restructure its business operations toward all-electric vehicles."
By Matthew Heller | November 2, 2020
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GM Takes 11% Stake in EV Truck Maker Nikola
M&A

GM Takes 11% Stake in EV Truck Maker Nikola

The deal will enable GM to deploy its Ultium electric battery system and Hydrotec fuel cells in pickups and big rigs.
By Matthew Heller | September 8, 2020
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