A new, all electric Peterbilt 579EV is in-service at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant, where it’s busy transporting newly-built Honda cars from the plant to a nearby railhead for shipment to dealers across the country. Part of a pilot program between Honda, Alabama Power, and Virginia Transportation Corp., the new electric semi truck will help… Continue reading Honda deploys Peterbilt 579EV electric semi out of Alabama plant
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Corporate America is investing in record levels of solar and storage
Corporate America is investing in clean energy at record levels, with tech giants taking the top spots for users of solar. Meta, Google, and Amazon are leading the charge in solar and battery storage adoption, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) latest “Solar Means Business” report. Meta continues to hold the title of… Continue reading Corporate America is investing in record levels of solar and storage
Tesla turns to its ‘Tesla Electric’ utility service to help sell cars
Tesla is now using ‘Tesla Electric’, its electric utility service in Texas, to help sell cars with a new incentive. After gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric” back in 2022. Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric… Continue reading Tesla turns to its ‘Tesla Electric’ utility service to help sell cars
Is Nissan launching its sleek new N7 electric car in the US or Europe?
Nissan introduced its stylish new N7 electric sedan in China last week, but will it eventually be available overseas? After unveiling the N7 at the Guangzhou Auto Show last week, Nissan said its newest EV, with its bold new design and advanced new tech, kicks off a new era in China. The N7 is Nissan’s… Continue reading Is Nissan launching its sleek new N7 electric car in the US or Europe?
Tesla gives exclusive Optimus robot and Cybercab preview to Kim Kardashian
Tesla has evidently given an exclusive look at its Optimus robot and its new Cybercab to none other than Kim Kardashian. The reality TV star has long owned Tesla vehicles, but she has been more public about her ownership of Tesla vehicles since the Cybertruck. We previously reported that she possibly had the first painted… Continue reading Tesla gives exclusive Optimus robot and Cybercab preview to Kim Kardashian
Elon Musk hints at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but don’t hold your breath
Elon Musk is hinting at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but you shouldn’t hold your breath as it’s not the first time he said that. In the last few hours, Musk responded to two fans on X, asking Tesla to build bigger vehicles to support larger families. Musk often promotes the idea of having bigger… Continue reading Elon Musk hints at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but don’t hold your breath
Tesla slashes Model Y lease price as it attempts record deliveries
Tesla has slashed the base monthly Model Y lease price – the latest of a series of incentives to help the automaker attempt to deliver a record number of vehicles this quarter. Last month, Tesla said that it still plans to be marginally up on deliveries this year despite being down for the first 9… Continue reading Tesla slashes Model Y lease price as it attempts record deliveries
Tesla’s top battery supplier says Elon doesn’t know how to make battery cells
Tesla’s top battery cell supplier, CATL, is throwing some cold water on Tesla’s battery plans and the CEO even said that Elon Musk “doesn’t know how to make battery cells.” Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) had an incredible rise and became the world’s largest producer of battery cells for electric vehicles in the last few… Continue reading Tesla’s top battery supplier says Elon doesn’t know how to make battery cells
Nissan unveils sleek new N7 electric sedan to reverse slumping sales in China
Nissan introduced its newest EV, a sleek all-electric sedan, at the Guangzhou Auto Show this week. The N7 is the first Nissan electric vehicle under its new strategy to spark life back into the brand in China. Nissan hopes new N7 EV can compete in China Like most foreign automakers, Nissan is struggling to stay… Continue reading Nissan unveils sleek new N7 electric sedan to reverse slumping sales in China
Tesla adds 3 months of free Supercharging and Full Self-Driving to its end-of-year deals
Tesla is adding new incentives to convince people to buy its vehicles by the end of the year: 3 months of free Supercharging and Full Self-Driving. Those are being added to FSD transfers, discounts, and more. In Q4, Tesla aims to deliver a record number of at least 515,000 vehicles in order for deliveries not… Continue reading Tesla adds 3 months of free Supercharging and Full Self-Driving to its end-of-year deals