Articles written by Ramakrishnan M - Benzinga

California Asks: Should You Pay Per Mile You Drive? New Pilot Program Targets Road Funding As EV Boom Shrinks Gas Tax Revenue

The pilot program, dubbed California Road Charge, kicks off this August.

Musk Goes All In For Mega-Payday As Tesla Targets Growing Retail Investor Army With Dedicated Website, Strategic Advisor (CORRECTED)

A dedicated "Vote Tesla" website targets retail investors, who hold an estimated 42% of Tesla's shares.

Tesla Semi Scores Another S&P 500 Name After Pepsi And Walmart? Video Shows Big-Box Retailer Using EV Giant's Heavy Truck

It remains unclear whether the Semi is undergoing testing or has been purchased by the retail giant.

Tesla's Biggest Layoffs Mapped: Has EV Giant Cut More Jobs In America Than Abroad? (UPDATED)

The company has decided to cut over 10% of its workforce or about 14,000 jobs. But where have the maximum slashings taken place?

Billionaire Investor Chamath Palihapitiya Ranks Tesla's Non-EV Businesses, Picks This As No. 1 'Absolute Probably By An Order Of Magnitude'

While ride-sharing took the pole position, Palihapitiya said the second-biggest opportunity was in Tesla's energy business.

'SPAC King' Chamath Palihapitiya Reveals He Was Interviewed By Steve Jobs And Almost Became Head Of iPhone: 'I Was Like A Believer Meeting Jesus'

"And I was adamant that I would never work for anybody until I heard it was Steve Jobs. And I was like, I will do whatever he says."

Tesla's Robotaxi To Be Called 'Cybercab?' Elon Musk Says Self-Driving Fleet Will Be Like 'Combination Of Airbnb And Uber'

According to Musk's biographer Walter Isaacson, the design for the robotaxi, as well as the now-scrapped $25,000 EV, were inspired by the Cybertruck.

If You Had Invested $1000 In Tesla Stock When EV Giant Entered China Exactly 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

In 2024, Tesla boasts over 1.7 million Chinese customers, nearly a third of its global base.

Caitlin Clark's $76K WNBA Salary Leaves Even President Biden Befuddled With Startling Gender Pay Gap: What Gives?

The NBA's top pick, Victor Wembanyama, will make nearly 159 times more, as per a report.

Will Bitcoin Hit $100K Sooner Than Expected, Thanks To Chinese Asset Managers And Hong Kong's Major ETF Push?

Despite China’s firm ban on cryptocurrency trading, Hong Kong, closely tied to the mainland, could inadvertently play a pivotal role in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) ascent to a

Hertz's Mega Tesla Gamble Backfired Due To Sky-High Repair Costs, Unusually High Accident Rates And Customers' Charging Anxiety, Report Reveals

A new report sheds light on the reasons behind the spectacular Hertz-Tesla deal failure, raising questions about the viability of large-scale EV adoption for rental companies.

How Much Will Baltimore Bridge Damage Cost — And Who Will Pay For It?

The insurance sector anticipates significant liabilities, as per the Financial Times, with insurers expected to cover extensive losses, including bridge damage, port disruptions, and potential loss of life.

Step Aside, Dogecoin: 'Father Of MEMEs' Richard Dawkins Gets Crypto Named After Him As Birthday Present, Elon Musk LOLs At Dawkoin

Richard Dawkins, the renowned evolutionary biologist who coined the term “meme” in his 1976 book “The Selfish Gene,” received a unique birthday present this year: a cryptocurrency named after him — the

Forget California, Tesla Goes National: Electric Domination Spreads Across 7 States In One Year

Tesla secured the top spot in seven states and Washington D.C., clocking a remarkable 700% increase from its single-state dominance in 2022.

Tesla Tumble Topples Elon Musk Behind Jeff Bezos And Bernard Arnault To Third On World's Richest List

Tesla has been the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 this year. Analysts cite concerns about eroding margins from aggressive price cuts and a slowdown in the EV market.

EVs Just Got A Whole Lot Cheaper Again, But Could They Actually Be Draining More Taxes And Fees Than Gas-Powered Cars? Here's What A New Study Reveals

While the upfront EV cost now appears attractive, a new study paints a different picture for some owners, particularly those reliant on public charging stations.

Bitcoin Blasts Past $70,000, Ethereum Breaks $4K Barrier: What's Driving Crypto Higher?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged past the $70,000 mark early Monday, reversing some recent minor losses an

Apple Poured $1B A Year Into Car Project Concocted By Steve Jobs For A Decade Before Realizing It 'Needed To Be Put Out Of Its Misery,' Report Reveals

The project, known internally as "Titan," was plagued by leadership indecision, technical hurdles, and shifting ambitions, ultimately leading to its cancellation in February, as per a report by Bloomberg.

Can Tesla's Cybertruck Dethrone Ford's F-150 As America's Favorite Pickup Truck? Here's What Experts And Consumers Say

Given Tesla's track record of shattering records, can the company replicate the Model Y's success with its hulking, stainless-steel Cybertruck?

Elon Musk Claims Tesla Worker Who Died In Fiery 2022 Crash 'Unfortunately' Never Downloaded FSD: 'Accident Probably Would Not Have Happened'

The Washington Post presented footage and evidence suggesting the accident could be the first involving FSD.