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The electric vehicle (EV) sector is experiencing a substantial transformation driven by global supply chain shifts and rising geopolitical tensions. Key developments in the industry involve efforts to mitigate range anxiety through enhanced charging infrastructure and the strategic localization of production facilities to respond to changing trade dynamics. Notably, the evolving landscape is shaped by ambitious government targets and increased tariffs, which are prompting automakers to adapt.....

Stock futures were rising Friday, pointing to fresh record highs, as investors continued to shrug off the government shutdown. Tesla was rising 1.2% in premarket trading after falling 5.1% on Thursday even as the electric-vehicle maker reported third-quarter deliveries of 497,099 cars, a record for any quarter. The stock drop Thursday ended a four-session winning streak...

As Tesla says farewell to EV tax breaks, its most optimistic forecasts rely on another kind of special government assistance...