Elon Musk says that Tesla’s “unsupervised self-driving begins,” but as usual with the CEO’s statements about self-driving, it’s just “corporate puffery.” Tesla has released a video showcasing that its vehicles coming out of Fremont factory can now drive themselves to the loading docks for transportation: Teslas now drive themselves from their birthplace at the factory… Continue reading Elon Musk says that Tesla ‘unsupervised self-driving begins’, but don’t get too excited
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Elon can’t get it up (past 325 kW), BP can, and GM hopes to keep it up in 2025
Despite mocking 350 kW as “a child’s toy” in 2016, the company is just rolling out 325 kW V4 chargers in 2025. Meanwhile companies like BP are celebrating 400 kW installations along major highways – and they’re making money doing it. All this and more on today’s thrilling January 47th episode of Quick Charge! We’ve also… Continue reading Elon can’t get it up (past 325 kW), BP can, and GM hopes to keep it up in 2025
Honda wants to launch an EV for under $30,000 in the US as early as next year
A new Honda EV for under $30,000? That’s the plan. And it could come as soon as next year. Honda plans to build the new electric car in the US as part of its new Honda 0 Series EV lineup. Here’s what we know so far. Is Honda launching an EV for $30,000 in the… Continue reading Honda wants to launch an EV for under $30,000 in the US as early as next year
GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025?
GM’s share of the US electric vehicle market doubled in the fourth quarter as the new Chevy Equinox EV became a top seller. With new electric Cadillac SUVs arriving this year, GM sees more growth opportunities in 2025. Meanwhile, it will likely face a few headwinds. Here’s what to expect. GM’s EV sales climb in… Continue reading GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025?
Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2024 earnings preview: here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q4 2024 and full-year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Here, we’ll look at what the street and retail investors expect for the quarterly results. Tesla Q4 2024 deliveries While… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2024 earnings preview: here’s what to expect
Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
Tesla has announced all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America, but for now, only the Cybertruck can take advantage of the upgraded power output. The current Supercharger situation can be quite confusing. Tesla has four different generations of its Superchargers, but things got mixed up with the latest V4 generation.… Continue reading Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
Tesla shareholders have a long list of questions about failed promises for TSLA earnings
Tesla shareholders have voted for the questions they want to ask Elon Musk and Tesla’s management at the upcoming earning results this week. The questions have something in common: they are primarily about failed promises. It should be interesting to see Elon Musk skate around all those questions. Tesla is going to release its Q4… Continue reading Tesla shareholders have a long list of questions about failed promises for TSLA earnings
New Tesla Model Y vs Old Model Y – which do you prefer?
Now that the new Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has been fully unveiled and we know all the details, which one do you prefer: the new one or the old Model Y? We are curious to get your opinion on the new Model Y design. Opinions appear divided as some see the update with the… Continue reading New Tesla Model Y vs Old Model Y – which do you prefer?
Tesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates
Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting the lowest rates of any automaker. Last summer, the European Commission revealed new tariff rates on Chinese-made EVs imported into the continent. The logic behind the tariffs was that the EU sees China as subsidizing electric vehicle production… Continue reading Tesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates
GM is using California wildfires to pilot mobile DC fast chargers
GM has deployed three of its HYDROTEC hydrogen gensets to the Los Angeles area as a way to help generate power for EV drivers and emergency vehicles recovering from the devastating effects of the recent wildfires. GM is providing a number of mobile charging solutions to Californians recovering from the recent wildfires – including a trio… Continue reading GM is using California wildfires to pilot mobile DC fast chargers