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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New Jersey is removing Tesla chargers from its turnpike. What about Mass.?
The removal of more than 60 Tesla Superchargers is underway from the super highway connecting northern and southern New Jersey. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) made the decision to instead go with a sole third-party charging provider to serve the state's turnpike and has not allowed Tesla to co-locate, the business wrote on X. '... NJTA requested 64 existing Supercharger stalls on the New Jersey Turnpike to not be renewed and be decommissioned,' the post reads. 'We have been preparing for three years for this potential outcome by building 116 stalls off the New Jersey Turnpike, ensuring no interruption for our customers.' Service areas on the New Jersey Turnpike will begin transitioning fully to Universal Open Access EV chargers on June 6, NJTA wrote on May 30 in a statement. The chargers, provided by Applegren Electric, are compatible with all makes and models of EVs. Tesla called the decision to eliminate the charging stations a setback for EV users on the highway, adding that it offered the NJTA above-market commercial terms, including an offer to build Superchargers at all New Jersey service plazas and with equipment upgrades like screens and NACS with CCS1 'magic docks.' 'Tesla always advocates for more infrastructure and co-location with additional third-party charging providers,' Tesla wrote. 'This drives down costs through optionality and accelerates EV adoption by having sufficient capacity to shoulder peaks.' Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, there are 97 Tesla Supercharger locations, according to Loan Center. While the majority of these locations are contracted with a business, four are located in plazas owned by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the agency told MassLive. 'MassDOT has contracted with Tesla to host Superchargers at 4 service plazas: Charlton East, Charlton West, Newton and Lexington,' the agency told MassLive. None of these locations will be canceled, MassDOT added. Tesla hopes that NJTA or New Jersey's Gov. Phil Murphy will change their minds regarding the state's cancelation. 'We are willing to invest in New Jersey Turnpike sites if the New Jersey Turnpike or Murphy want to reverse this decision,' the X post reads. 'Otherwise, we will continue to build out the best possible infrastructure off the Turnpike to serve Tesla owners and the electric vehicle drivers of New Jersey.' Read the original article on MassLive.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Adil Rashid backs Brook to balance white-ball captaincy with Test role
London [UK], : Ahead of his side's one-off Test against Zimbabwe on May 22 at Nottingham, England spin veteran Adil Rashid expressed that the newly-appointed white-ball captain Harry Brook can thrive as a leader in ODIs and T20Is while also fulfilling his commitments in Test cricket as a pure batter in non-captaincy role. Brook was announced as England's new white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation from the position over a dismal and winless ICC Champions Trophy campaign. Buttler had also fumbled England's ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC T20 World Cup title defences. Brook will lead both squads in his first series against the West Indies at home from May 29 onwards. Speaking ahead of the match as quoted by Sky Sports, Rashid said, "I am sure he is ready, but when someone takes over the captaincy, it is not an overnight thing. He has got time; he has done well so far with what he has done. "At Superchargers, he did well and has got a real positive mindset. He is quiet, but that is a good thing as well because he has that respect in the dressing room on and off the pitch." "I am sure he will be a very good leader, and going forward, he will do wonders for England cricket," he continued. Rashid said that Brook will not take his role lightly, and there is a lot of thought that has gone into his elevation as a captain. "It is a big task, it is a big thing, but they gave it to him because he thinks he can be the one." "We all believe he can be the leader and captain of the ODIs and T20. It will be tricky [to balance], but I am sure he has got the capability, the mindset, the hunger and drive to do that and lead England to wins and World Cups," he added. Rashid, who turned 37 in February, is still keen to be around as a crucial figure in the white-ball era under skipper Brook and head coach Brendon McCullum. He has featured in 292 international matches and was solid in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with three wickets in three matches. He aims to help England get back to their dominant ways ahead of next year's T20 World Cup, taking place in India and Sri Lanka. "Yeah, 100 per cent looking forward to it. It is a new era, with a new captain and new faces as well, so looking forward to it," Rashid reflected. "Baz McCullum is coming in, this will be his first time coaching at home as England's white-ball head coach. An exciting challenge, a new era and looking forward to that." "The next assignment we have is the 2026 World Cup. We are building towards that and making sure when we get to that stage, we are ready," he concluded.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Photos of the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland, an Outdoorsy EV SUV
Read the Full Story The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is the brand's third EV, and the new mid-size EV SUV has a whole lot in common with the mechanically identical Subaru Trailseeker. The bZ Woodland is an adventure-ready electric SUV with 8.3 inches of ground clearance. With the proper equipment, you can mount a couple of bikes on the roof and tow up to 3500 pounds. Toyota gives every bZ Woodland all-wheel drive and 375 horsepower to work with. With its 67-kWh battery fully charged, Toyota estimates the bZ Woodland can travel up to 260 miles. Inside, the bZ Woodland has a prominent 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Along with a high-mounted digital gauge cluster, the bZ Woodland has a center console with dual wireless charging pads. The bZ Woodland shares a platform with the Subaru Trailseeker, and both have a NACS charge port to access Tesla's Superchargers. Toyota hasn't yet announced pricing, but we expect the 2026 bZ Woodland to start at around $50,000. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BYD's earnings spell more bad news for Tesla
Chinese automaker BYD (BYDDY) said its net profit doubled year-over-year in the first quarter, climbing to 9.15 billion yuan, or about $1.3 billion. The company, China's biggest carmaker, said operating revenues jumped 37% year-over-year to 170.4 billion yuan, or roughly $23.3 billion, according to Business Insider. Earnings increased 99% to 3.12 yuan per share, or around $0.43. BYD's earnings blew Tesla's (TSLA) out of the water. Elon Musk's firm reported a 70% net-revenue drop to $409 million in the first quarter. BYD had already overtaken Tesla on overall annual revenue last year when it reported $107 billion in revenue compared to Tesla's $98 billion. BYD's sales have pulled strongly ahead of Tesla's despite its vehicles not being available in the U.S. Sales rose 60% in the first quarter, while Tesla deliveries came in well below Wall Street's expectations. The Chinese automaker previously said it sold more than 318,000 passenger vehicles in February, up 161% year-over-year. Tesla's sales have plummeted in the face of consumer discontent over Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency. Sales of both new and used cars are down, while protestors have targeted the company's vehicles and facilities. On Wednesday, Tesla reported its lowest first-quarter revenue in three years — $19.3 billion, which was down 9% compared with the same period last year. The company reported that net income sank 71%, and its earnings were a double miss in both adjusted earnings-per-share and revenue. Total auto revenue fell 20% year-over-year during the period. Tesla also has seen its technology get lapped by BYD's advances in recent months. In March, BYD announced a new charging system that can give cars 292 miles of range in five minutes, or slightly longer than it takes to fuel up a gas-powered car. By comparison, Tesla's Superchargers can add 171 miles in 15 minutes. BYD's 1,000 kW chargers are four times as powerful as Tesla's current chargers, though Tesla has said it plans to roll out 500 kW chargers later this year. Despite its poor earnings and dreary sales figures, Tesla's stock is on the rise this week after Musk recommitted himself to his CEO role. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said in an analyst note this week that this was a 'turning point' for the automaker as the CEO looks to 'turn the corner from this dark chapter.' Ives wrote that the move was an off-ramp 'out of the Trump White House in our view as the global brand damage, political firestorm, and perfect storm chaos over the past few months' will come to an end. —Shannon Carroll and William Gavin contributed to this article. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
New challenge for Musk's Tesla? China's EV giant reveals next-gen battery with lightning-fast charging
China's battery powerhouse CATL has unveiled a new generation of electric vehicle technology that could threaten Tesla 's global dominance. The company, which already supplies batteries to Tesla's Shanghai factory, said its upgraded Shenxing battery offers longer range, quicker charging, and better performance in cold weather, a leap that could bring electric vehicles closer to matching petrol cars on both price and practicality, as per the New York Times . Announced at CATL's Tech Day in Shanghai, the new Shenxing battery boasts a 320-mile range and can deliver 200 miles of charge in just five minutes. By contrast, Tesla's Superchargers require 15 minutes to deliver the same mileage. 'Once again, we are pushing the boundaries of performance beyond limits,' said CATL's chief technology officer Gao Huan, who added that the goal is for the Shenxing battery to become the standard in EVs. The company also introduced a new sodium-ion battery, branded Naxtra, which CATL says is a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-based batteries. While these innovations are still a couple of years away from being widely available in production vehicles, CATL's announcement follows closely on the heels of a similar tech breakthrough by rival BYD , underlining the fierce innovation race within China's EV industry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo CATL, short for Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Ltd., currently produces around a third of the world's EV batteries and works with 16 of the top global carmakers. BYD, its main Chinese competitor, narrowly edged out Tesla in battery-powered EV production in 2024. It sold 1,777,965 units compared to Tesla's 1,773,443, aided by its dominance in plug-in hybrid sales and a rapid expansion of its ultra-fast charging infrastructure across China. Other major Chinese automakers like Great Wall, Geely, and Chery are also aggressively pushing into international markets, banking on innovation and affordability to win over buyers. Geely owns stakes in Volvo, Lotus, and Aston Martin, while Chery has sold more than 15 million vehicles overseas. These moves come as China's domestic market becomes saturated and increasingly competitive. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Master Value & Valuation with ET! Learn to invest smartly & decode financials. Limited seats at 33% off – Enroll now!
