Electric vehicles

FreightWaves Staff Wednesday, October 21, 2020

For Tesla, yet another profitable quarter

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported third-quarter revenue of $8.77 billion, a year-over-year increase of 39%. The total from the company came in higher than estimates of $8.26 billion. Automotive revenue was $7.6 billion. “This was achieved mainly through substantial growth in vehicle deliveries as well as growth in other parts of the business,” the company said in […]

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FreightWaves Staff Tuesday, October 13, 2020

S&P pushes Tesla debt rating closer to investment grade

S&P Global Ratings extended its bullish appraisal of electric vehicle maker Tesla (NASDAQL TSLA), upgrading the company’s debt rating from B+ to BB-. The raise puts the electric automaker just two notches from “investment grade” ratings. “The stable outlook reflects our view that Tesla’s competitive position remains solid and its credit metrics will stay in […]

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California governor bans sale of fossil fuel-powered cars starting in 2035

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to end the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-powered passenger cars in the state by 2035. Many heavy-duty trucks on the road would need to be zero-emission by 2045. Newsom said in a statement the ambitious order would reduce greenhouse gas pollution that contributes […]

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