Tesla held its Robotaxi event tonight to introduce a whole new vehicle that will function exclusively as a driverless vehicle. But in addition to the Robotaxi, it also unveiled another robo-vehicle – an autonomous van that can be used for either 20-person mass transit or for cargo hauling tasks. The “We, Robot” event was primarily expected… Continue reading Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van
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Tesla unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years
Tesla has unveiled a new vehicle called Cybercab; a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years. At an event at Warners Bros studios on Thursday night, Elon Musk took the stage to unveil the new vehicle. Its name is still not clear. Prior to the event, Musk referred to it as both ‘Cybercab’… Continue reading Tesla unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years
Tesla Robotaxi launch news hub and watch party
Tesla is holding its ‘We, Robot’ event today, which is expected to be the launch of its new Robotaxi, a vehicle dedicated to self-driving. Here, you will find our news hub for the event, which will contain all the most important information about the event and our watch party. Before being called its ‘We, Robot’… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi launch news hub and watch party
GM sold more EVs and hybrids than gas cars for the first time in China
In a significant milestone, GM officially sold more EVs and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models in China than gas-powered cars for the first time. GM’s electrified models (EVs and PHEVs) accounted for 53% of sales in the third quarter as the company fights for a position in China’s intensifying auto market. “We are building momentum for… Continue reading GM sold more EVs and hybrids than gas cars for the first time in China
GM Energy unveils new PowerBanks that can combine to power a home for up to 20 hours
GM Energy announced it has expanded its portfolio of home energy management products with the PowerBank, a new modular energy storage system (ESS) that can transfer and store energy from the local grid and integrate with an EV owner’s home solar power system. GM Energy is the home and commercial charging solutions arm spun out… Continue reading GM Energy unveils new PowerBanks that can combine to power a home for up to 20 hours
Half of Uber’s riders say no to self-driving cars – highlighting trust issues
Uber reports that half its riders in areas where it offers autonomous rides say “no, thank you” to the offer. It highlights trust issues with self-driving technologies. Uber was an early player in self-driving vehicles. it makes sense since the technology stands to disrupt its business more than any other. However, its own effort didn’t… Continue reading Half of Uber’s riders say no to self-driving cars – highlighting trust issues
Tesla Giga Berlin worker council gets a win as 500 temp workers are made permanent
Tesla has announced that it will permanently hire 500 temporary workers at Gigafactory Berlin, a win for the local worker council. Tesla made the announcement today (via Reuters)” Tesla on Thursday said it would give permanent jobs from Nov. 1 to 500 temporary workers at its German gigafactory near Berlin, in what the U.S. electric… Continue reading Tesla Giga Berlin worker council gets a win as 500 temp workers are made permanent
Cybertruck reached its highest-ever average transaction price in September
Photo: Tesla In September, the Tesla Cybertruck average transaction price (ATP) rose to $116,706, the highest point since launch, according to Kelley Blue Book data released today. And yet, even with sky-high prices, EV industry leader Tesla sold more than 5,000 Cybertrucks in September. The ATP for a new Tesla declined in September compared to… Continue reading Cybertruck reached its highest-ever average transaction price in September
Tesla Robotaxi rumors: butterfly doors, two seats, robovan, and more
Several rumors about Tesla’s Robotaxi/Cybercab are emerging ahead of the event tomorrow. They are talking about butterfly doors, two seats, a robovan, and more. Tesla is set to hold its ‘We, Robot’ event tomorrow evening in Los Angeles. The automaker is now marketing the event as the unveiling of “the future of autonomy,” but it… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi rumors: butterfly doors, two seats, robovan, and more
Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving
Tesla (TSLA) is already back to offering a big incentive in the US even though we are only in the second week of the new quarter, but there’s a catch. Tesla’s incentives come in waves, which generally intensify at the end of each quarter, and then, there’s a short period without incentives at the beginning… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving