Much of the sales target will come from Europe, where the company has pledged to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup to electric power by that year.
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Bezos will pass baton to new Amazon CEO on July 5
Andy Jassy will take over on that date, which is the anniversary of the company’s incorporation in 1994.
GM’s newest vehicle: Off-road, self-driving rover for the moon
The automaker is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to produce light yet rugged vehicles that will travel farther and faster than the lunar rovers that carried NASA’s Apollo astronauts in the early 1970s.
Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and ‘Shark Tank’
The $8.45 billion deal is the latest in the media industry that’s aimed at boosting streaming services to compete against Netflix and Disney+.
Countries that rely on tourism are racing to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
The patchwork of rules around the globe can be hard to follow for anyone planning a trip.
Prosecutors convene grand jury for next stage of criminal investigation into Trump
The development signals that the Manhattan district attorney’s office was moving toward seeking charges as a result of its two-year investigation.
Prosecutor in Trump probe convenes grand jury to hear evidence, consider charges
Investigators scrutinized Donald Trump’s business practices before he was president, including whether the value of properties in the Trump Organization’s portfolio were manipulated.
Consumer confidence ticks down in May, but remains strong
With restrictions easing, economists anticipate a rise in spending.
Fast-cash house flippers flood poor neighborhoods in U.S.
Wholesalers have taken advantage of low interest rates and the tight housing market.
Maine bill to require companies to pay for packaging disposal clears committee
Companies could reduce their liability by creating independent recycling programs or reducing the amount of packaging on the products they sell.