Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.
The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch’s tech didn’t work properly.
The search for a new CEO, which lasted over a year following the sudden resignation of Peter Rawlinson, is finally over.
Slate Auto’s latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.
Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.
All resources at its U.S. factory are aimed at the upcoming Atlas SUV.
Forget debating charging speeds: the $13,000 Aion RT Super swaps its entire CATL battery pack in 99 seconds, covers 314 miles on a charge, and could signal a turning point in how affordable EVs tackle range anxiety globally.
Tesla’s headcount fell from 21,191 workers to 16,506 workers in 2025, according to a report, as it grappled with its second straight year of declining sales.
The company’s deliveries in the first quarter were just 6% higher than last year, and Tesla now faces a third straight year of falling sales.
The company struggled with quality issues when Gravity production started last year, and the new recall shows it’s not out of the woods yet.