Tesla Gets Relief In Europe, Ford's Electrification Struggles, Lucid Boasts Of Tech Leadership And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
The EV sector saw mixed developments this week. Tesla received a tariff cut in Europe but lost its BEV crown to BMW. Lucid claimed tech leadership over Tesla, while Ford scaled back its EV plans. Workhorse reported poor earnings, and Canoo faced executive departures. The KraneShares EV ETF rose 3.44% for the week.
August 24, 2024 | 2:00 pm
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Ford announced it will scrap plans for all-electric SUVs and delay its next-gen electric truck, focusing instead on hybrids and a new electric van.
Ford's decision to scale back EV plans and delay new models may be seen negatively by investors, as it suggests challenges in competing with low-cost EV manufacturers.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Canoo's CTO, Sohel Merchant, resigned amid company reorganization and austerity measures.
The resignation of a key executive during a reorganization suggests internal challenges, likely impacting investor sentiment negatively.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Workhorse reported disappointing Q2 results with revenue missing expectations and issued a going concern warning.
The poor earnings report and going concern warning are significant negative factors, likely leading to a decline in investor confidence and stock price.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Tesla received a tariff cut in Europe, reducing duties on its made-in-China EVs from 20.8% to 9%. However, it lost its BEV crown to BMW in July. Another executive departure was noted, with Sreela Venkataratnam leaving the company.
The tariff cut is positive for Tesla's European sales, but losing the BEV crown to BMW and executive departures may offset this benefit. The overall impact is neutral.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF rose 3.44% for the week, reflecting overall positive sentiment in the EV sector.
The ETF's rise indicates positive investor sentiment towards the EV sector, likely driven by broader market trends and specific positive developments.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Lucid's CEO claimed the company has taken the tech leadership mantle from Tesla. Lucid is on track to expand its Arizona plant and increase production.
Lucid's claim of tech leadership and production expansion are positive signals for the company's growth prospects, likely boosting investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70