A new Tesla prototype, rumored to be the upcoming Model Y Juniper refresh, has leaked from the factory. After the Model 3 refresh launched last year, there have been many rumors about a Model Y refresh to follow. It started last year with a Reuters report that claimed Tesla was planning a Model Y refresh called… Continue reading New Tesla Model Y refresh leaks
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Massive Tesla recall, massive self-driving haul truck, and a massive new wind farm
In today’s massive new episode of Quick Charge, Tesla issues a massive 1.8 million EV recall to keep their hoods from flying open, Liebherr puts out a massive, 264-ton electric haul truck, and a massive 2.2 MW wind farm gets one step closer to reality. We’ve also got a record-setting, 8 second 1/4 mile pass,… Continue reading Massive Tesla recall, massive self-driving haul truck, and a massive new wind farm
Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect
Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month, partly driven by the impact of BYD’s price cuts in key markets like China, Southeast Asia, and even Japan. Toyota, including Lexus, sold 853,082 vehicles last month, down 5.1% from June 2023. Although demand remained strong in North America and Europe, pressure in Japan and China led… Continue reading Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect
Tesla Cybertruck becomes an EMS vehicle
An emergency medical service (EMS) provider in New Jersey has received a nice gift: a Tesla Cybertruck, which it turned into an emergency service vehicle. Considering the Cybertruck currently starts at $100,000, we didn’t think it would find many buyers amongst government agencies and utility services. However, we weren’t surprised to see the first Cybertruck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck becomes an EMS vehicle
Tesla pushes software fix to 1.8 million EVs to prevent hood from flying open
Tesla has issued a ‘safety recall’ on 1.8 million electric vehicles, but the good news is that it is just a software fix – although an important one as it will prevent the hood from flying open while driving. Tesla was first made aware of a problem with its hood’s latch in China earlier this… Continue reading Tesla pushes software fix to 1.8 million EVs to prevent hood from flying open
Chevy’s Blazer EV is headed for Brazil to combat surging BYD
GM is preparing to launch a new electric vehicle offensive in Latin America’s largest auto market. Chevy’s Blazer EV will spearhead a new EV campaign in Brazil as GM looks to counter BYD and other surging Chinese EV makers in the region. As one of GM’s most widely recognized nameplates, the all-electric Blazer is a… Continue reading Chevy’s Blazer EV is headed for Brazil to combat surging BYD
Tesla starts Supervised Full Self-Driving v12.5 wide release
Tesla has started the wide-release rollout of Supervised Full Self-Driving v12.5, according to CEO Elon Musk. Musk again recently said that he believes Tesla could finally deliver on its promise of an unsupervised self-driving system by the end of the year, or he will “be surprised” if it doesn’t happen next year. The CEO doesn’t… Continue reading Tesla starts Supervised Full Self-Driving v12.5 wide release
Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new record 8.56-sec quarter mile
A Tesla Model S Plaid has achieved a new record quarter-mile run in a remarkable 8.56 seconds – though it appears to have been gutted quite a bit. Depending on your definition of a production car, the Model S Plaid is arguably the fastest-accelerating production vehicle in the world. Some will consider the Rimac Nevara to… Continue reading Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new record 8.56-sec quarter mile
Tesla unveils render of upcoming Semi Factory to build electric trucks
Tesla has unveiled a render of its upcoming ‘Semi Factory’ to build electric semi trucks next to Gigafactory Texas in Nevada. The Tesla Semi program has seen some significant delays – even since it has officially entered production. It was first unveiled in 2017, and it was supposed to come to market in 2020, but… Continue reading Tesla unveils render of upcoming Semi Factory to build electric trucks
Tesla confirms Cybertruck’s range extender has to be mounted by service
Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck’s upcoming range extender. a battery that sits in the pickup truck’s bed, will have to be mounted and removed by Tesla’s service. When Tesla unveiled the production version of the Cybertruck last year, many were disappointed by the range and pricing. Tesla has underdelivered on pricing in the past,… Continue reading Tesla confirms Cybertruck’s range extender has to be mounted by service