A new report states that Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production at Gigafactory Shanghai for 3 weeks to upgrade the lines. The shutdown will extend beyond the regular Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is technically 2 weeks long, but the official holiday lasts a week, during which significant parts of… Continue reading Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production for 3 weeks for upgrades, report says
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Toyota funded climate deniers and Fred says Elon fudged the FSD numbers
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we look into a new study revealing that Toyota outspends all other automakers when it comes to funding climate change denying politicians and Fred accuses Elon of misrepresenting the data behind Full Self Driving (again). We’ve also got word that the recently redesigned Tesla Model Y is being built in… Continue reading Toyota funded climate deniers and Fred says Elon fudged the FSD numbers
Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report
Toyota has been revealed as the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US Congress, according to a report released today by Public Citizen. Toyota is the largest automaker in the world, having occasionally competed for that title with Volkswagen. It sells more gas-powered, polluting vehicles than any other company on Earth, and thus,… Continue reading Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report
Tesla confirms starting production of new Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla has confirmed that it is starting production of the new Model Y with a refreshed design at Gigafactory Berlin, but it hasn’t yet opened orders for it. Last week, Tesla unveiled the new Model Y in China and started taking orders in the country and a few other markets that Tesla supplies with its… Continue reading Tesla confirms starting production of new Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
Cybertruck goes solar, new Model Y takes off, and BYD tackles Toyota
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s redesigned Model Y is grabbing headlines, but the solar Cybertruck might be the thing for you. We’ve also got news from BYD, and an innovative new energy storage system in California. BYD is rolling out a new, monstrously powerful sport sedan in the Chinese market that’s set… Continue reading Cybertruck goes solar, new Model Y takes off, and BYD tackles Toyota
Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
Elon Musk is praising data that he claims shows Tesla is on the verge of achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving, when in fact, it shows it is still years away and he is misrepresenting it. It’s hard to take Musk seriously when it comes to self-driving timelines because he has been so consistently wrong for years.… Continue reading Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
BYD beat Toyota in EV sales on its home turf in 2024
The world’s largest EV maker is making a big statement overseas. In a historic win, BYD officially outsold Toyota in EV sales on its own home turf for the first time last year. BYD EV sales in Japan topped Toyota in 2024 After squeezing legacy automakers out of China with its low-cost electric cars, BYD is… Continue reading BYD beat Toyota in EV sales on its home turf in 2024
Here’s a look Nissan’s next-gen LEAF spotted testing in the US [Image]
The iconic electric car is due for a revival. Nissan’s next-gen LEAF was officially spotted testing in the US, giving us our best look at the upcoming EV so far. Nissan’s next-gen LEAF spotted in the US testing After launching the LEAF in 2010 as the first mass-market EV, Nissan’s electric hatch won over many… Continue reading Here’s a look Nissan’s next-gen LEAF spotted testing in the US [Image]
First look at Tesla’s new color on updated Model Y
We get a first look at Tesla’s new paint color launching on the updated Model Y: Glacier Blue. Dope or nope? Last week, Tesla unveiled the mid-cycle refresh of the Model Y in China, and a select few markets were supplied by Tesla’s factory in Shanghai, such as Australia and the Philippines. The first deliveries in… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new color on updated Model Y
Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says
Tesla has reportedly received 50,000 orders for the new Model Y with an updated design in about 24 hours, according to a new report in China. Last week, Tesla unveiled the mid-cycle refresh of the Model Y in China and a select few markets supplied by Tesla’s factory in Shanghai. Deliveries are expected to start… Continue reading Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says