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Why Storytelling is the New Must-Have Skill for Business Leaders

Storytelling is becoming increasingly crucial in the process of making a business successful in recent years. As social media and digital marketing have grown so rapidly,...

Tesla has one more time slashed its electric car prices intending to drive in more sales. Tesla announced the price drop following the record sales of 422,875 cars across the globe in the first quarter of 2023. Tesla's more costly Model S and Model X vehicles are included in the price drop, which ranges from 2% to over 6%. Tesla has reduced the cost of its Model S and Model X vehicles by $5,000 to $84,990 and $94,990, respectively. These models have been selling less quickly. The cost of the more cost-effective Model 3 and Model Y vehicles has also decreased by $1,000 and $2,000, respectively. These price reductions result in the following current pricing for Tesla vehicles: Model S: $84,990 Model S Plaid: $104,990 Model 3: $41,990 Model 3 Performance: $52,990 Model X: $94,990 Model X Plaid: $104,990 Model Y Long Range: $52,990 Model Y Performance: $56,990 Also Read: Biden Administration Issues Rules for Electric Vehicle Tax Credits, Restricting Eligibility Based on Sourcing Requirements Elon Musk, Tesla's head, is stressing the need of lowering the current prices of Tesla vehicles for two reasons. The first one is increasing customer demand. Second, he seems in the favor of making Tesla vehicles more affordable. Musk had recently remarked, "Price plays a crucial role. A lot of customers want to purchase Tesla vehicles, but they can not do so because of high prices. Provided that, these price drops make a difference for average customers." Also Read: Middle East on ‘radar’ of global investors as it enjoys IPO boom Potential buyers are happy to hear that Tesla's car prices have begun to go down and that increasing affordability is "essential to become a multimillion vehicle maker." Existing Tesla owners, though, might not be as thrilled by the price drop. Their automobiles' resale prices have fallen as a result of the price reductions. The price drops have garnered several mixed responses. Some worry about the effect on the resale value of their current Tesla vehicles, while some view it as a means to encourage more people to purchase electric vehicles. But, Tesla's move to lower pricing could put pressure on other electric car manufacturers to lower the price of their vehicles too. The latest price drops in Tesla's cars come to attract more customers and rebrand itself into the affordable car maker category. Making automobiles more inexpensive is essential if Tesla wants to grow into a multimillion-dollar automaker. Notwithstanding conflicting opinions on the price drops, Tesla's action could persuade other manufacturers of electric vehicles to do the same and lower their pricing.

Business3 years ago

Tesla’s Latest Price Cuts Put Pressure on Other Electric Vehicle Manufacturers

Tesla has one more time slashed its electric car prices intending to drive in more sales. Tesla announced the price drop following the record sales of...

The Biden administration has proposed new rules on how it will implement the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provisions, which restrict which electric vehicles (EVs) are eligible for tax credits. The IRA, signed by President Biden in August, aims to reduce reliance on hostile nations like China and bolster domestic EV battery supply chains. The rules issued by the Treasury Department on Friday provide clarity on the sourcing requirements for critical minerals and battery components that automakers must use in EV batteries to ensure eligibility for the full $7,500 credit. The rules specify that 40% of critical minerals contained in an EV's battery must have been extracted or processed in the U.S. or countries with free trade agreements with the U.S. beginning in 2023. This share of critical minerals then increases by 10% each subsequent year until 2027 when 80% of minerals must be sourced under the conditions. Also, starting in 2023, at least 50% of an EV's battery components must be produced or assembled in North America, according to the regulations. In succeeding years, this proportion rises until it hits 90% in 2028. EVs that satisfy both the standards for key minerals and battery components are entitled to the full $7,500 credit, while those that satisfy only one of the requirements are only entitled to a $3,750 credit. Also Read: AI Creates Photo Evidence Of 2001 Earthquake That Never Happened While the rules provide clarity on how the administration plans to implement the IRA's tax provisions, there is still uncertainty regarding how the administration will implement the requirement that bars EVs assembled with any battery components or critical minerals sourced from a "foreign entity of concern" beginning in 2024 and 2025, respectively. This provision would disqualify EVs with chinese-sourced components and minerals from being eligible for the credit. Details on the implementation of this provision are expected to come at a later date. The rules may create uncertainty since it appears to open the door for companies to extract critical minerals in listed nations but process those minerals in an unlisted nation. The Biden administration officials told reporters that the rule was intended to incentivize companies to only extract and process minerals in listed nations. These new regulations are a step towards the Biden administration's goal of having 50% of new automobile sales be electric by 2030. According to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, IRA is improving supply chains, generating employment, and enhancing energy and national security while cutting costs for American consumers and constructing a strong industrial base.

Business3 years ago

Biden Administration Issues Rules for Electric Vehicle Tax Credits, Restricting Eligibility Based on Sourcing Requirements

The Biden administration has proposed new rules on how it will implement the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provisions, which restrict which electric vehicles (EVs) are eligible...

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13 Things You Should Never Say At Work

Photo Credit: Getty Darlene Price, author of Well Said! Presentations and Conversations That Get Results, concurs. “Words matter,” she says. “They are a key component of...

How Vinicius Junior And Carlo Ancelotti Can Shape Brazil’s Future

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How Vinicius Junior And Carlo Ancelotti Can Shape Brazil’s Future

Brazil’s forward Vinicius Junior (C) is marked by Morocco’s midfielder Sofyan Amrabat (L) and … [+] Morocco’s defender Nayef Aguerd during a friendly football match between...

The Walking Dead’s ‘Dead City’ Has A Release Date, And It’s Soon

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The Walking Dead’s ‘Dead City’ Has A Release Date, And It’s Soon

Dead City AMC The Walking Dead has entered its hydra phase, where you cut off one head and it spawns three more. That’s actually exactly what...

AI Creates Photo Evidence Of 2001 Earthquake That Never Happened

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AI Creates Photo Evidence Of 2001 Earthquake That Never Happened

Fake image created with AI depicting the fictional Cascadia earthquake of 2001, published with the … [+] caption “Amateur video captures the moment a magnitude 9.1...

The World’s Best Scotch Whisky—According To The San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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The World’s Best Scotch Whisky—According To The San Francisco World Spirits Competition

The award-winning 25-year-old single malt from Glen Scotia Glen Scotia We are less than a month out from the 2023 iteration of the San Francisco World...

New Apple Leaks Confirm iPhone 15 Dynamic Island Redesign

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New Apple Leaks Confirm iPhone 15 Dynamic Island Redesign

iPhone 15 Pro Max renders based on multiple leaks @HansTSaiz The Dynamic Island was the standout hit from last year’s iPhone 14 Pro models. But for...

A List Of Allegedly Leaked ‘Destiny 2’ Exotic Reworks For Season Of The Deep

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A List Of Allegedly Leaked ‘Destiny 2’ Exotic Reworks For Season Of The Deep

Destiny 2 Bungie There have been a lot of leaks circling Destiny 2 lately, datamines for the current season, but also a lot of stuff for...