Robert Ferris

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Multimedia Reporter at CNBC

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Why Tesla's turn to robots has divided Wall Street

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Robert Ferris

In just a decade, Tesla grew its electric vehicle sales from 32,000 units to 1.8 million — making it, for most of that stretch, the world's largest seller of pure EVs. But while it was aggressively ramping up EV production, the company was also changing its mission. In 2006, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla's purpose was to transition the world from fossil fuels to solar power and EVs. In recent years, Musk has turned his focus elsewhere.
Why investors are divided on Tesla's turn to robots and self-driving cars

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Robert Ferris

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailWhy investors are divided on Tesla's turn to robots and self-driving carsTesla is one of the largest EV makers in the world, but the company seems to have changed its mission. CEO Elon Musk has invested billions into autonomous cars and humanoid robots - $10 billion into autonomy and driver assistance alone.
Why some EV researchers are skeptical of BYD's fast charging tech

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Robert Ferris

Chinese automaker BYD is rapidly seizing the title of the world's leading name in electric vehicles. It passed Tesla in global revenues in 2024 — though it sold slightly fewer EVs. Including hybrids, BYD's volume is about twice that of its American rival. Shares are up more than 40% since the beginning of 2025. Tesla's have declined by roughly the same amount in the same period.
Why some EV researchers are skeptical of BYD's fast charging tech

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Robert Ferris |Jason Reginato |Tala Hadavi |Darren Geeter

16 hours agoAI is becoming a part of our daily lives. To stay on top of dinner conversations, here are the important terms you need to know. Given that more than half of Americans regularly use AI, it's quickly becoming a normal part of our daily lives. ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot are pushing …
Why some EV researchers are skeptical of BYD's fast charging tech

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Robert Ferris

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailWhy some EV researchers are skeptical of BYD's fast charging techChinese auto maker BYD's new 5-minute EV charging technology might be one of the biggest breakthroughs the industry has seen so far. But experts say there's reason to temper enthusiasm. Still, BYD has gone from low-cost battery maker to global automotive giant in a short time.
Insights from ASCO GI and the Future of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Solid Tumors

2 weeks ago | targetedonc.com | Robert Ferris

The recent American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, California, presents an important update of this heterogeneous group of cancers and novel therapies and combinations for a generally immune-resistant set of cancers.
Why tariffs could push car prices even higher

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Robert Ferris

President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles and parts stands to raise prices on vehicles by thousands of dollars, according to industry economists and other analysts. Sticker prices are already near record highs — just shy of $50,000 on average, Cox Automotive. A record number of buyers are delinquent on their auto loan payments, according to Fitch Ratings. Tariffs threaten to raise prices by around $6,000 per vehicle on average, according to Cox Automotive.
Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Robert Ferris

A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud. It's called "smishing" — a portmanteau of "phishing," the practice of tricking people into sharing financial information or downloading malware, and "SMS," the software protocol used for text messages. Scammers can not only extract cash from victims but can also gain access to their devices and steal their financial information or identities.
Why 'unpaid toll' texts are a scam

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Robert Ferris

All over the country, people are receiving texts telling them they have unpaid tolls. It's a type of scam called "smishing", and it is everywhere–scammers are impersonating the agencies and companies that collect money for all kinds of things. Some are even fake scam warnings. It is a new kind of old crime, enabled by the rise of smartphones and cashless billing. CNBC talked to toll collectors and crime experts about the rise of this problem, how to know a text is fake and what to do about it.
How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt - or help - Tesla

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Robert Ferris

Elon Musk has become, in some people's words, President Donald Trump's 'first buddy.' But the Trump administration's moves to strip away a lot of EV-friendly policies have led some Tesla investors, analysts, and EV researchers to insist this will all be disastrous for the company, the largest U.S. EV maker by far. More bullish analysts say otherwise: That Musk's White House presence could be a boon for Tesla, whose future lies in autonomous driving and robotics.