Independent
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2023-05-31
US and China ‘intertwined like conjoined twins,’ says Musk
Elon Musk is on a surprise visit to China – his first in over three years
AP
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2023-05-30
Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relations
China’s foreign minister has met Tesla CEO Elon Musk and said U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect” while touting the promise of the country’s electric vehicle industry. U.S.-Chinese relations are especially tense after Washington shot down a Chinese balloon that was believed to be gathering intelligence and warned Beijing against supplying arms to Russia for its war against Ukraine. Qin Gang said the two governments “need to keep the steering wheel in the right direction of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.” He gave no details of steps to improve relations. Musk’s visit comes at a time when the ruling Communist Party is trying to revive investor interest in China's slowing economy.
The Washington Post
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2023-05-30
How the U.S. wants to pressure China to help avert climate catastrophe
U.S.-China relations will determine the future of global warming, but it's difficult to set aside superpower rivalries in the bid to reduce emissions.
Bloomberg
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2023-05-30
Ford Hands Tesla a Big Win in VHS Versus Betamax-Like Battle
If the charging networks carmakers have relied upon don’t step up their game, Tesla’s connectors may well win out.
AP
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2023-05-25
Ford electric vehicle owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network starting next spring
All of Ford‘s current and future electric vehicles will have access to about 12,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada starting next spring. Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the agreement Thursday during a “Twitter Spaces” audio chat. Farley said the agreement is a huge move for the auto industry and all electric vehicle customers. Musk said he didn’t want Tesla’s network to be a “walled garden." He said he wants to use it to support sustainable transportation. The event came off without the embarrassing technical glitches that plagued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement Wednesday that he was running for president.