Tesla Cybertruck’s stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns -experts

By Akash Sriram and Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters) -The angular design of Tesla’s Cybertruck has safety experts concerned the electric pickup truck’s stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists and damage other vehicles on roads. Reuters spoke to six safety professors and officials who viewed videos of crash tests conducted by Tesla on its first…

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Factbox-US corporate bankruptcies set for highest level since 2020

By Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -Bankruptcy filings by U.S. companies this year are on track to hit their highest since the pandemic, amid high interest rates and sticky inflation, with WeWork being the latest to succumb after grappling with expensive leases and work-from-home trends. There were 34 corporate bankruptcy petitions in November, according to data…

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Fear of cheap Chinese EVs spurs automaker dash for affordable cars

By Nick Carey and Paul Lienert LONDON/DETROIT (Reuters) – The rise of inexpensive Chinese electric vehicles has upped the pressure on legacy automakers who have turned to suppliers, from battery materials makers to chipmakers, to squeeze out costs and develop affordable EVs quicker than previously planned. “Automakers are really now only turning to affordable vehicles,…

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