June 22, 2025
Intangible Assets

Auto ancillary sector: Multibagger or IBC – Part 10: 4% R&D spend, 300 patents; this company’s DNA has changed for the better

Synopsis Sometimes, it’s the quiet ones you need to watch. This company spotted the EV shift in 2010, long before it was trendy, and has built a full-stack offering. Its latest EV tie-ups, including one that jacks up kit value to levels considered high in the industry, are a sign of how deep the EV

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Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch

Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi” in reference to its vehicles has been refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for being too generic, according to a new filing. Another application by Tesla to trademark the term “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-hailing service is still under examination by the office. In addition, applications

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GM drowning in unsold BrightDrop vans as mounting EV inventory sparks mass layoffs

General Motors’ all-electric CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario is halting production of BrightDrop delivery vans, Unifor said Friday. Unifor is Canada’s largest private sector union, representing 320,000 workers. The company will initiate temporary layoffs starting April 14 and production will stall for three weeks, Mike Van Boekel, plant chair for Unifor Local 88, which represents

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Fixed Assets

Heavy Transportation Equipment Stocks Q4 Teardown: Shyft (NASDAQ:SHYF) Vs The Rest

Heavy Transportation Equipment Stocks Q4 Teardown: Shyft (NASDAQ:SHYF) Vs The Rest The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Shyft (NASDAQ:SHYF) and the rest of the heavy transportation equipment stocks fared in

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Tech to End EV Fires in Seconds Patents Open by Renault

PARIS — In a sweeping move to enhance vehicle safety, Renault Group has announced it will make its Fireman Access patents freely available to the entire automotive industry. The decision, unveiled this week, will allow car manufacturers and parts suppliers to license the technology at no cost, with the condition that any improvements made will

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Tesla rival Lucid gets another $1.5 billion cash injection from Saudi Arabia to keep going through 2025

Lucid Group Inc. will get a cash infusion of as much as $1.5 billion from an affiliate of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund as the electric-car maker readies its first sport utility vehicle. Ayar Third Investment Company has agreed to make the investments by purchasing $750 million of convertible preferred stock and providing a $750

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Financial Assets

Sadiq Khan’s Ulez scrappage scheme running out of money as drivers risk fines

Thousands of drivers could be left out of pocket for scrapping their non-compliant Ulez vehicles despite being promised payment in return. The warning comes after official documents revealed that the Ulez scrappage scheme, which offers drivers money in exchange for their vehicle, is set to run out of funds. Transport for London expects to have

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