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Microsoft Corp. Co-Founder Bill Gates shared his skeptical views on Bitcoin, distinguishing himself from other tech and celebrity figures who have embraced the cryptocurrency. Gates expressed concern over the volatile nature of Bitcoin, especially how its value could be significantly influenced by social media activity, notably mentioning Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk’s posts on X as an example of factors that can sway cryptocurrency prices. In 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, causing it...

A Tesla Inc. Megapack battery system recently led the state of Hawaii to bid farewell to its last coal power plant, ushering in a new era powered by clean, renewable energy. The system, called the Kapolei Energy Storage (KES), is now operational on the west side of Oahu, Hawaii, signaling the end of an era dominated by polluting power sources. Driving Hawaii's Clean Energy Goals Owned and operated by Plus Power, this groundbreaking project represents the pinnacle of grid-scale battery energy sto...

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla Inc., has often credited his challenging upbringing with shaping his resilience and determination to tackle some of the world’s most formidable challenges. Despite his astounding success, Musk harbors concerns about his children not experiencing the same level of adversity, which he believes is crucial for personal development. At a 2011 awards ceremony hosted by the Churchill Club, Musk discussed the adversity he faced growing up and...

There’s revolution, or better said, evolution, brewing on the EV battery front. Last year, Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) announced its plans of releasing an EV by 2028 that will recharge in only 10 min while traveling 1,000 kilometers. But the fact that even the EV king, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) isn’t providing updates on the battery front shows how daunting this pursuit is. After all, it’s not only about a battery that gets recharged quickly, but also about packing as much possible energy into as lit...

As demand for electric vehicles slows, car buyers are shifting focus to hybrids, Dunne Insights CEO Michael Dunne tells Yahoo Finance. Dunne argues we've reached "the end of the honeymoon" for pure electric cars like Tesla (TSLA). After an initial surge, consumers now want “a better alternative” due to the high costs and unreliable charging infrastructure for EVs. With consumers desiring something more “practical,” Dunne sees “a surge in demand” for hybrids. Additionally, global EV demand is declining as "range anxiety" persists, Dunne notes. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith...

Tesla has confirmed that it will restart operations at Giga Berlin following a production halt due to ongoing Houthi militia attacks on component suppliers using Red Sea transport routes...

STOCK ALERT Tesla made fewer cars in China in January than it did in December. The stock is rising in midday trading because production achieved a modest year-over-year gain. But that doesn’t change the fact that Wall Street’s forecasts for 2024 first-quarter deliveries are coming down...

Volkswagen is sticking with plans to launch 25 electric vehicle models in North America across its group brands by 2030, but is ready to adjust as the market shifts, Pablo Di Si, head of Volkswagen's North American business, told Reuters on Thursday. "When I look at the data from January, the (EV) segment continues to grow," Di Si said in a video interview ahead of a speech on the sidelines of the Chicago Auto Show. Electric vehicles accounted for 8.5% of North American vehicle sales in January, up from just under 8% last year, he said...