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Can Tesla join $1 trillion club with 5 major issues?
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3 years agoon
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Tesla’s performance in stock market remained fluctuated since CEO Elon Musk’s decision to buy $1.5 billion Bitcoin and rising concerns about safety and quality of Tesla vehicles from Chinese customers.
However, the company gained 30 percent at the S&P 500 after it registered record profit in second quarter.
Analysts predict another feat for the company when it will be publishing its positive results backed by strong shipments in the past three months despite hike in its prices due to a chip shortage and supply issues. With the potential positive financial results, the $870 billion carmaker could join the club of corporate titans like Amazon, Microsoft and Apple, which have over $1 trillion value.
Earlier this month, Musk claimed that his company can keep at least 50 percent annual growth rate in sales. He only considered the issue of shipment from China, playing down the chip shortage. But this problem would be wiped out with the opening of a new factory in Europe that would reduce burden of imports from China.
However, there are still 5 major issues that can create a hurdle for Tesla to join $1 trillion club.
Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg
Tesla’s upcoming project in Germany is facing a challenge from the local advocacy groups who are voicing concern over the plant’s effects on the region. A German television channel also run a documentary over the potential threats to the region’s water supply and the carmaker’s so-called anti-union policies. The company is depending on the plant for massive production for Europe and Musk wants to deliver the first Model Y vehicles from the factory before year-end. But Musk may have to demolish the plant if the site does not get final approval.
Cybertruck
Tesla has suddenly withdrawn its upcoming Cybertruck from its online ordering site without giving any explanation. The move shocked over one million customers who had already placed their orders. There are some speculations that Tesla pulled the vehicle due to rising cost or it was just like Musk’s previous decision when he cancelled the Model S Plaid+ this summer. This move may be risky for Tesla at the time when its rival Rivian is launching R1T.
Megapack
Tesla is working on storing renewable energy after soaring prices of various fossil fuels. The company has already installed its household Powerwall and industrial-size Megapack systems in Lathrop, California. Houston city is also set to install Tesla’s 100 MW battery farm. But the overall project is slowing down with the chips required for these products being supplied to the company’s cars.
Full Self-Driving beta
This month, Tesla gave early access of Full Self Driving beta program to its American customers. The move has created some risks as well. Analysts are raising questions that how the experimental technology can be given to customers. They are also of the view that the program’s name is misleading as it shows the system has the capability of self-driving which it does not have. Musk has also proposed that the program should not be handed over to the customers having poor driving records. Despite Musk’s suggestion, Tesla granted Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, access to the program, ignoring his terrible official safety score.
Tesla Bot
Tesla announced its Project Optimus in August to develop a humanoid robot prototype. Musk had claimed that the bot would be able to perform dangerous tasks. However, he also warned of threats of artificial intelligence. The project was launched jut weeks after Tesla’s South Korean rival Hyundai purchased Boston Dynamics to produce robots. Analysts are raising concern over Tesla’s project despite AI threats.
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Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.90 a litre, compared to Dh3.05 a litre in August, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.78 a litre, compared to Dh2.93 a litre the previous month. E-Plus category petrol will be available for Dh2.71 a litre, compared to Dh2.86 a litre in August, while diesel will now cost Dh2.78 a litre, compared to Dh2.95 a litre the previous month.
UAE Fuel Price Committee announces prices for September#WamNewshttps://t.co/Jwis5fd2Ah pic.twitter.com/qOspYYVge4
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 31, 2024
he UAE has been revising retail petrol prices on the last day of the month ever since the government deregulated oil prices in August 2015 to bring them at par with the global rates.
The approved fuel prices by the Ministry of Energy, according to the average global price of oil, whether up or down, after adding the operating costs of distribution companies.
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Secure Connection Brings Honeywell-Licensed Solutions to Saudi Market in Landmark Move
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SudhashreeSecure Connection, the Hong Kong-based electronic products manufacturer, announced its strategic expansion into the Saudi Arabian market with its complete range of Honeywell-licensed products. Secure Connection is an authorized trademark licensee for Honeywell International Inc. and has exclusive rights to manufacture, market, sell, and support a wide range of Honeywell-licensed products in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East Asia & Africa, covering a wide array of product categories such as Air Purifiers, Home and Personal Audio products, Mobile and IT accessories, and Structured Cabling Systems.
Mr. Mohit Anand, CEO, Secure Connection Limited, shared insights on the significance of this market expansion, stating, “Saudi Arabia presents an exciting opportunity for us. Saudi Arabia is known for its vibrant economy and dynamic consumer landscape and presents tremendous opportunities for our Honeywell-licensed product range. We are confident and excited about our launch in the Kingdom and look forward to delighting the consumers with our comprehensive product offerings. We are extremely happy to have partnered with SAMIR Trading & Marketing Company as our distribution partner in Saudi Arabia”.
Samir Trading & Marketing company a leading technology product distributor in Saudi Arabia who aligns with Secure Connection’s long-term vision and shares the commitment to deliver exceptional consumer experiences. Mr. Saed Al-Hindi, CEO, SAMIR Trading & Marketing Company “We are excited to embark on this partnership with Secure Connection. Our shared commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences aligns perfectly. Together, we will introduce innovative Honeywell-licensed products that cater to the evolving needs of Saudi consumers.”
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Burjuman or Union ? RTA reveals Dubai’s busiest metro station
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SudhashreeThe Dubai Metro was the top choice of public transport in the emirate, accounting for 37 per cent of all commuters in the first half of 2024. Overall public transport ridership clocked 361.2 million in the first six months of the year — a 6 per cent increase over the same period in 2023. BurJuman and Union stations saw the highest number of passengers, with BurJuman recording 7.8 million users and Union station 6.3 million users.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) counts Metro, Tram, public buses, marine transport, taxis, e-hail vehicles, smart rental vehicles, and on-demand buses while computing public transport ridership numbers. BurJuman and Union stations saw the highest number of passengers, with BurJuman recording 7.8 million users and Union station 6.3 million users.
#RTA announced that the number of users of public transport and shared mobility in Dubai—including Metro, Tram, public buses, marine transport, Taxis, e-hail vehicles, smart rental vehicles, and on-demand buses—reached about 361.2 million in the first half of 2024. This… pic.twitter.com/nirGThtXOT
— RTA (@rta_dubai) August 11, 2024
Announcing these figures on Sunday, theDubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the number of users of public transport and shared mobility means in Dubai, including Metro, Tram, public buses, marine transport, taxis, e-hail vehicles, smart rental vehicles, and on-demand buses—reached saw a six per cent increase compared to around 340.5 million users in the first half of 2023. The daily average number of riders in the first half of this year reached 1.98 million, compared to 1.88 million in the same period in 2023.
His excellency Mattar Al Tayer, director general, chairman of the board of executive directors of the RTA said the authority plans to improve public transport even further. He said: “RTA’s strategic and operational plans are based on achieving multi-modal integration of all public transport and shared mobility means to ensure smooth mobility across Dubai. This included developing and expanding road networks and all elements of public transport — metro, tram, buses, marine transport, first and last-mile solutions, and shared mobility— along with an enhanced and integrated pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
“The RTA also focuses on traffic management systems to maximise the efficiency of roads and public transport and implements policies to encourage the public to reduce reliance on private vehicles and increase the use of public and shared transport,” the RTA chief added.