Tesla and Eaton, a giant multinational manufacturer focused on intelligent power management, are partnering to improve Powerwall integration with the latter’s smart breakers. At the RE+ 24, a clean energy conference, the two companies announced the collaboration that should result in Eaton’s smart breakers working with Tesla Powerwall next year: Intelligent power management company Eaton… Continue reading Tesla partners directly with smart breaker manufactuers to improve Powerwall integration
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Musk denies report of new ethics conflict in Tesla/xAI FSD revenue-share scheme
Tesla has considered an arrangement that would license AI models from CEO Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, according to WSJ. It would be the latest in a number of conflicts of interest that have cropped up related to Musk’s channeling of resources from Tesla, a public company, to xAI, his own privately-held company, though Musk… Continue reading Musk denies report of new ethics conflict in Tesla/xAI FSD revenue-share scheme
Tesla expands into the Philippines, starts hiring
Tesla is starting to hire in the Philippines – hinting at an imminent launch the Southeast Asian market. From the introduction of the Roadster to the Model Y, Tesla had a rapid global expansion into many new markets, but as it coverage expanded globally, its launches in new markets have greatly slowed down. Tesla is… Continue reading Tesla expands into the Philippines, starts hiring
Tesla reveals its wireless home EV charging station in patent filings
Photo: Tesla Several new patent applications have revealed Tesla’s upcoming wireless home EV charging station. The automaker never seemed interested in wireless charging for its electric vehicles. The problem wireless charging solves is not a major one. It alleviates the need to plug in your car, which is not a super difficult or time-consuming task.… Continue reading Tesla reveals its wireless home EV charging station in patent filings
Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact
Toyota revealed plans to cut EV production by a third to its suppliers. The new plans include building roughly 500,000 fewer electric cars by 2026 than initially planned. Toyota tells suppliers it plans to cut global EV production According to Nikkei, Toyota notified suppliers of the changes on Friday, citing a slowing global EV market.… Continue reading Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact
Tesla loses another director, who built software for Tesla Energy
Another Tesla director is leaving the company, amid an exodus of top talent over the last few months. The director in question this time is Rohan Ma, who was responsible for Tesla’s “Autobidder” software. Autobidder is a software platform that coordinates energy trading, which works alongside Tesla’s Energy products, like Powerwalls and Megapacks, to sell… Continue reading Tesla loses another director, who built software for Tesla Energy
Tesla Semi trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of the factory
Tesla Semi electric trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of its pilot factory for the first time. What’s happening? Even though Tesla Semi officially went into production in late 2022, almost two years ago, there’s still a very limited population on the roads. Electrek first reported on Tesla’s plan to build the electric truck… Continue reading Tesla Semi trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of the factory
Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign
Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market. Japan has been seen as… Continue reading Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign
Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions
Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers. Tesla official AI Roadmap with self-driving software releases September 2024 v12.5.2 with ~3x improved miles between necessary interventions v12.5.2 on AI3 computer (unified models for AI3 and AI4) Actually Smart Summon Cybertruck Autopark Eye-tracking with… Continue reading Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions
Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, Kia posts an all-time sales record driven by EVs, we find you some great, 0% financing deals, there’s a brand-new Volvo XC90 for 2025, and we explain why the Oakland police might be towing your Tesla. But wait, there’s more! Ford’s upgraded e-Transit van offers a bigger battery with more… Continue reading Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail