The production version of the ID. CROZZ concept will be manufactured in Chattanooga, Tennessee from 2022 on. Volkswagen today officially marked the start of construction for its electric vehicle production facility at the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee, which will become VW’s North American assembly base for BEVs based on the MEB platform. The investment of… Continue reading VW Breaks Ground On Chattanooga Expansion For EV Production
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Tesla Pickup Truck: Predictions, Competition, What To Expect
What should we expect when it comes to potential pricing and specs? The all-electric Tesla Pickup Truck (Cybertruck) will make its highly anticipated and long-awaited debut next week. It’s hard to even realize that November 21st is just around the corner. In only a matter of days, we’ll all have a better idea of how… Continue reading Tesla Pickup Truck: Predictions, Competition, What To Expect
Despite Missing Some Major US Awards, Tesla Model 3 Wins Big In Germany
Didn’t Dieter Zetsche just assure us that German automakers would always lead? The Tesla Model 3 wasn’t named Motor Trend Car of the Year, nor did it get top honors from NACTOY, which is commonly referred to as the “Oscars of the Auto Industry.” Still, it’s important to note that the entry-level Tesla sedan has… Continue reading Despite Missing Some Major US Awards, Tesla Model 3 Wins Big In Germany
Official: Tesla Gigafactory 4 To Be Built In Germany (Berlin)
It will produce “batteries, powertrains and vehicles, starting with Model Y.” Elon Musk officially confirmed that Tesla’s new manufacturing plant in Europe, the Tesla Gigafactory 4, will be built in Germany. A more precise location at the moment is “in the Berlin area”, “Located near the new airport” (BER airport). It’s a surprise compared to previous… Continue reading Official: Tesla Gigafactory 4 To Be Built In Germany (Berlin)
Charging Etiquette: Never Unplug Another EV If Yours Need Juice
No EV would ever charge in public places should this lady’s example set the standard. There is a charging etiquette, but most of it is based on a single thing: the Golden Rule. You do not have to be religious to follow the principle that you should treat others as you would like others to… Continue reading Charging Etiquette: Never Unplug Another EV If Yours Need Juice
James May Says Cars Deserve To Be Electric, It’s Happening
Whether we like it or not, EVs are the better option. We ask ourselves, is James May suddenly all about electric cars since he just bought a Tesla Model S or does he really believe in the technology? The answer doesn’t really matter, though it’s the latter, which was likely fully realized due to the… Continue reading James May Says Cars Deserve To Be Electric, It’s Happening
Renault Australia Says Portable Chargers May Void Your EV Warranty
Is it because Renault wants to sell more wallboxes or are portable chargers harmful? Most of the time, we think it is very advisable to follow manufacturers’ recommendations, but this one from Renault Australia seems very strange. The Australian office sent its customers an email telling them portable chargers are harmful. Should they decide to… Continue reading Renault Australia Says Portable Chargers May Void Your EV Warranty
Happy Veterans Day From Tesla: Special Ops Model S Impresses
The Model S looks fantastic in camo. If you haven’t seen it yet, feast your eyes on this stunning “Special Ops” project from Tesla in conjunction with SS Customs. They’ve created an eye-catching camouflage Tesla that announces the company’s U.S. Veterans Program across the side of the vehicle. Check Out These Tesla Articles: This article comes to us courtesy… Continue reading Happy Veterans Day From Tesla: Special Ops Model S Impresses
Renault EV Batteries Find 2nd Life In Electric Passenger Boat
River cruisers are not only a perfect application for electric drive but possibly also second-life batteries. Meet the Black Swan, an all-electric passenger boat for 2-8 passengers, powered by “second life” lithium-ion batteries from Renault‘s electric cars. It was created by French specialist maritime company Seine Alliance (in partnership with Renault and electric propulsion experts… Continue reading Renault EV Batteries Find 2nd Life In Electric Passenger Boat
Audi E-Tron S Possibly Spied Testing At The Nurburgring Again
The new rear diffuser is a bit of a giveaway. We first spied a hotter version of the Audi E-Tron in May when our spy photographers caught the E-Tron S at the Nürburgring. We haven’t seen it since then. However, a new video shows what appears to be the Audi E-Tron S again at the… Continue reading Audi E-Tron S Possibly Spied Testing At The Nurburgring Again