Tesla Cybertruck production April 2024 Tesla has released a rare update on Cybertruck production – confirming the production of 1,000 Cybertruck in a week. The automaker had warned that the Cybertruck production ramp could prove difficult due to unique features, like the stainless steel body. Tesla started production back in November 2023 and didn’t release… Continue reading Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, 1,000 in a week
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Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is currently in talks with “one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving (FSD)”. Back in 2021, Musk did say that he had early discussions with other automakers about licensing self-driving technology, but that didn’t lead to anything. Last year, the CEO made an announcement that Tesla would be open to licensing Autopilot… Continue reading Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’
Nissan LEAF and Ariya top most affordable EVs in Q1 as Hyundai, Tesla, Toyota close in
Electric vehicle prices have come down significantly, with the top five most affordable EVs in Q1 all selling for under $41,000. Two Nissan EVs topped the list, while Hyundai, Tesla, and Toyota electric models rounded out the top five. Nissan, Hyundai, and Tesla top most affordable EVs in Q1 According to Cox Automotive data, electric… Continue reading Nissan LEAF and Ariya top most affordable EVs in Q1 as Hyundai, Tesla, Toyota close in
GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share
After losing EV market share in the US in the first three months of 2024, GM believes it can turn things around. GM expects new models like the Chevy Equinox EV and improved battery production will help regain EV market share in the second half of the year. A record first quarter, but what about… Continue reading GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share
Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk announced that Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year. The automaker plans to use the robot in its own factory by the end of the year. A few months ago, Tesla unveiled “Optimus Gen 2”, a new generation of its humanoid robot that should be able to take over repetitive tasks… Continue reading Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk
Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars
Tesla announced that it is changing its product plan to introduce cheaper electric cars to be built on its current production lines. Tesla has been working on its ‘next-generation vehicle platform’ that is expected to enable a new manufacturing process called “unboxed” that should produce cheaper electric vehicles. The automaker has previously talked about two… Continue reading Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars
Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app
Tesla ride-hailing app Tesla has teased its upcoming self-driving ride-hailing app, previously called ‘Tesla Network’, that the automaker is positioning as a Uber competitor. For years now, Tesla has been talking about releasing a ride-hailing app to compete with Uber and now Waymo. At times, there have been talks about releasing it without self-driving capability,… Continue reading Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app
You can lease a Toyota bZ4X for next to nothing right now
Toyota is now leasing its one all-electric car, the bZ4X, for just $129/mo and $2k down. Toyota has been dipping its toe into the EV water, mostly focusing on hybrids rather than electric cars. Its first EV, the bZ4X, hasn’t been a huge success, perhaps due to focus on hybrids. It also faced a rocky… Continue reading You can lease a Toyota bZ4X for next to nothing right now
Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric
More than 1 in 5 cars sold globally this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade, says a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. Rising EV sales are set to remake the global auto industry and significantly reduce oil consumption for road transport, according to the new edition… Continue reading Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric
Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory
Tesla has used a new Texas state law to exempt its Austin gigafactory from Austin’s environmental regulations, as reported by Austin Business Journal. Tesla’s Texas gigafactory is commonly referred to as being in Austin, but it is actually situated not far outside the city’s official borders. This is technically part of Austin’s “extraterritorial jurisdiction” (ETJ)… Continue reading Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory