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- Reuters
PepsiCo to expand EV fleet in California with Tesla semis, Ford vans
The beverage maker said the move would help "step-change" the electrification of its equipment services fleet across California as it tries to reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2040. PepsiCo first placed an order for 100 Tesla Semis in 2017, making it the biggest public order for the vehicles at the time. The Tesla semi trucks announced today will operate from its Fresno, California manufacturing facility.
- Benzinga
Despite US-China Tensions, Baidu Boosts Ties with Apple and Tesla For Major Role in AI and Autonomous Tech
Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) is forming tighter connections with U.S. tech giants like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), leveraging China’s overseas data transfer restrictions to expand its focus beyond its traditional search business. Reports indicated that Apple has engaged in preliminary discussions to incorporate Baidu’s generative AI technology into its devices. CEO Tim Cook’s Shanghai store launch highlights Apple’s ambitions in the country despite geopolitical tensions. Baid
- Associated Press Finance
Group of Tesla shareholders ask investors to vote against Musk's compensation package
A group of Tesla shareholders is asking investors to vote against a compensation package worth more than $40 billion for CEO Elon Musk, saying that it's not in the electric vehicle maker's best interest. Tesla is struggling with falling global sales, slowing electric vehicle demand, an aging model lineup and a stock price that has tumbled 30% this year. The shareholder group, which includes New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, SOC Investment Group and Amalgamated Bank, said in a letter to shareholders that ratification of Musk's pay package would do nothing to promote Tesla's long-term growth and stability.
