Yamaha is doubling down on urban electrification in Japan with the launch of its new Jog E electric scooter – and in a twist that we’ve been waiting years to see, it runs on Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries. Yamaha shared on its social media that the Jog E is set to begin… Continue reading Yamaha launches new electric scooter with Honda’s swappable batteries
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Toyota’s new flagship EV for China should be sold everywhere
Toyota launched its new flagship electric sedan in China with pre-orders starting at under $30,000. The bZ7 is Toyota’s most advanced vehicle yet, offering far more tech and features than those sold in the US, Europe, and every other global market. Toyota’s flagship EV launches in China for under $30,000 How come China gets all… Continue reading Toyota’s new flagship EV for China should be sold everywhere
The new Nissan LEAF gets a price cut thanks to the UK EV grant
Nissan announced the new LEAF will start at just £32,249 in the UK after it became eligible for the maximum discount under the government’s Electric Car Grant. The new Nissan LEAF gets a price cut with UK EV grant After the UK government expanded the Electric Car Grant program on Friday, drivers will be able… Continue reading The new Nissan LEAF gets a price cut thanks to the UK EV grant
Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately
Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing the rapid expansion of its test fleet vehicles in new cities around the US as it looks to offer more driverless ride options to the public. The Alphabet Inc. subsidiary announced three new cities where test vehicles will roll out en route to commercial services, marking Waymo’s second expansion announcement… Continue reading Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately
Tesla deploys its first Superchargers owned by 3rd-party in the US
Tesla has officially deployed its first Supercharger station owned by a third party in the US, a step in the automaker’s effort to accelerate the charging infrastructure growth while reducing capital expenditure. The new station, located at a Suncoast Charging in Land O’Lakes, Florida, consists of 8 stalls and is now open to the public.… Continue reading Tesla deploys its first Superchargers owned by 3rd-party in the US
Elon Musk’s compensation could tank Tesla’s earnings for years if they lose the appeal
While everyone has been hyper-focused on Elon Musk’s latest “gaudy” pay package, the one the board just awarded him to compensate for the previous package canceled by a judge in Delaware is turning into a financial time bomb ticking that could blow up Tesla’s income statements. According to a new analysis from financial data tracker… Continue reading Elon Musk’s compensation could tank Tesla’s earnings for years if they lose the appeal
Tesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the automaker’s next-generation self-driving computer, known as AI5, will not be available in volume until mid-2027. The new timeline confirms that Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab, scheduled for 2026, will launch on current-generation AI4 hardware – raising more questions about the capability of the vehicle, which isn’t supposed to have… Continue reading Tesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware
Tesla lobbies CA to keep Robotaxi data hidden as Waymo pushes transparency
Tesla and Waymo and currently on opposite sides of a back-and-forth regarding how to proceed with California’s autonomous ride-hailing rules, and Tesla’s filings paint a different picture of its “Robotaxi” system’s capabilities than its CEO Elon Musk has in his public statements. Comments were filed this week in a proceeding with the California Public Utilities… Continue reading Tesla lobbies CA to keep Robotaxi data hidden as Waymo pushes transparency
Tesla obtains permit for its ‘Robotaxi’ with a safety driver in Arizona
Tesla has been granted a Transportation Network Company (TNC) permit by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), enabling the company to operate a paid ride-hailing service in the state officially. This will allow Tesla to launch its ‘Robotaxi’ similarly to how it does in California – meaning with Uber drivers using Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD).… Continue reading Tesla obtains permit for its ‘Robotaxi’ with a safety driver in Arizona
Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it
After watching every other major automaker, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Hyundai-Kia, and even the famously cautious Toyota, and just last week Volkswagen, jump ship from the clunky CCS standard to the elegant, proven, and reliable NACS connector, Stellantis was the last major legacy holdout. Well, the last domino has fallen, but the most interesting thing is… Continue reading Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it