Elon Musk, in Search of Profit, Cuts Tesla’s Work Force
The automaker said the 9 percent reduction, mostly limited to salaried employees, was part of a broad reorganization and would not affect production.
Tesla to Cut 9% of Its Work Force, Elon Musk Says
The company said the move, almost entirely limited to salaried employees, was part of a broader reorganization meant to make the automaker profitable.
Volkswagen quantum computers, Daimler diesel recall, and Tesla tax credits: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen wants to use quantum computers to develop tailor-made electric-car batteries. Daimler has recalled hundreds of thousands of diesel cars in Europe. The results are in from our latest Twitter poll asking what electric car readers would buy when Tesla's tax credits begin to sunset. And the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer flunk the... Quantum computers could make specialized batteries for Volkswagen EVs
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