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Tesla is unlikely to receive a special tax treatment to sell its cars in India. The EV company may have to operate through sweeteners offered to foreign investments, and for accelerated adoption of electric mobility in the country. There could also be some leeway in allowing Tesla's Chinese vendors to set up production bases in India after the experience of Apple's contract manufacturers — who were finding it difficult to seed the local ecosystem as they ramped up production and exports from India.

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Tesla are meeting up with Indian government officials to discuss its foray into the country, the US-based electric vehicle manufacturer has picked up office space in Pune’s Viman Nagar locality. The company’s India arm, Tesla India Motor & Energy, has leased the office spread over 5,850 sq ft in a coworking center on the first floor of one of the towers in Panchshil Business Park. The lease will have a total term of five years starting from October 1 with a lock-in period of three years.

Refining rare earths for the green energy transition is hard. Just ask MP Materials and Lynas. The world's two biggest rare earths companies outside of China are facing challenges turning rock from their mines into the building blocks for magnets used across the global economy, from Apple's iPhone to Tesla's Model 3 to Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet.

When Mario Silvera steers his Chinese-made electric vehicle around the streets of Sydney, he is driving the consumer trend that has inspired two Australian companies to invest $104.9 million on the creation of a homegrown, value-added lithium product.

reliance on imports from China for critical components like battery cells used in electric vehicles. Previously, Mint reported that A delegation of high-ranking Tesla executives, including key members from the public policy, supply chain, and business development teams, is currently in India to actively interact with various government stakeholders and gain valuable insights into the local market.

India could consider allowing Tesla's foreign vendors, notably those based in China, to manufacture critical components in the country but the government is not in favour of any company-specific exemptions, sources aware of the matter said. This assumes significance as some key components of electric vehicles such as battery cells are imported from China. Tesla has expressed interest in bringing its own supply chain ecosystem to India.

U.S. auto safety regulators have opened another investigation into safety problems with Tesla vehicles

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challenges the very foundations of traditional finance. As we navigate this complex landscape, one question persists: Can cryptocurrencies truly reshape the future of finance and payments or are they merely another fleeting trend in the vast sea of technological advancements?Shattering financial norms Cryptocurrencies provide a solution to the limitations of traditional financial systems in our increasingly borderless world. Foreign exchange fees, long transfer times, and high transaction costs have long been pain points for businesses and individuals alike. While conventional wire transfers can take up to 5 days to settle, cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Stellar, and Solana offer transaction times ranging from mere seconds to a few milliseconds. This enhanced speed not only improves business flexibility but also facilitates improved cash flow. Transaction fees further exacerbate the challenges faced by businesses operating in traditional financial systems.

Tata Motors imports battery cells from China.

Indian officials have advised Tesla—building a plant in India—to follow Apple in finding “local firms to partner with any Chinese suppliers involved" Reuters reported Tuesday citing government sources having direct knowledge of the matter. The company is in talks with New Delhi about setting up a factory in India but strained India-China ties—after 2020 border clashes—complicate Tesla's plans for bringing in Chinese suppliers crucial for components as India does not have local suppliers for the same.

Tesla examines building a plant in India, officials have asked the company to emulate Apple in finding local firms to partner with any Chinese suppliers involved, according to three government sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Tesla has been in talks with India for weeks about setting up a factory which will potentially build a $24,000 car for local sales and exports, however strained India-China ties threaten to complicate Tesla's plans for bringing in Chinese suppliers.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Panasonic (OTC:PCRFY) Holdings posted a 42% rise in first quarter operating profit on Monday, buoyed by a weaker yen and stronger sales in its automotive and energy segments, while it stuck to its full-year outlook.

driverless car reportedly was seen moving autonomously without any human assistance, capturing the attention of onlookers. The footage, taken by a spectator (unknown) while driving their own four-wheeler, showed the driverless vehicle smoothly passing other cars on the road.

Magic Eden, the largest NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain,  announced the appointment of Linus Chung, a former executive at Coinbase, as its Head of Product, according to a PRNewsWire report on July 20, 2023. Chung brings nearly two decades of experience in technology and web3 to the role, where he will lead product development, enhance user experience, drive growth, and develop long-term strategy.

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Investing.com — Here is your weekly Pro Recap of the past week's biggest headlines in the electric vehicle space: Tesla is knocking on India’s door; Stellantis and rivals come together to challenge Tesla's charging-standard dominance; and an electrifying alliance between Volkswagen and Xpeng.

Silicon Valley's technology hub San Francisco, Elon Musk said in a post. The Tesla and Space X founder & CEO said that X received ‘rich incentives’ to move its headquarters out of San Francisco but he has refused the offers. “Many have offered rich incentives for X (fka Twitter) to move its HQ out of San Francisco.

The backup Uber driver involved in the first death involving a fully autonomous vehicle has pleaded guilty to endangerment