Tesla’s (TSLA) stock dropped this morning due to a report that automakers are reducing their electric vehicle output at Gigafactory Shanghai because of lower demand. Bloomberg says that Tesla removed one and a half day of work at Gigafactory Shanghai: The US carmaker earlier this month instructed employees at its Shanghai facility to lower production… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock drops on report it is reducing EV output at Giga Shanghai
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Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV
Audi is joining the race as automakers gear up to introduce new, lower-cost EV models. The new entry-level EV will sit below the Q4 e-tron, which starts at just over $50,000. Audi plots a new lower-cost EV, an electric A3 or Q3 After unveiling the new Q6 e-tron this week, its next-gen premium mid-size electric… Continue reading Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV
Tesla Cybertruck resale market loses all momentum
Tesla Cybertrucks were getting more than twice their value on the resale market just a few weeks ago, but the electric pickup truck has now lost all its momentum in terms of resale value. The automaker has taken actions to try to limit the Cybertruck resale market. Tesla added a “no resell” clause for early… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck resale market loses all momentum
First non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed
Following Tesla’s foray as a charger hardware supplier, the first non-Tesla-branded V4 Supercharger stations are now being deployed. Last year, Tesla surprised many when it announced it reached a deal with BP to sell them $100 million worth of Supercharger hardware to be deployed at BP gas stations across the US under the BP brand. It marked… Continue reading First non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed
Tesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability
Tesla hackers have won $200,000 and a brand-new Model 3 for finding a new vulnerability in the automaker’s system. For years now, Tesla has been investing a lot in cybersecurity and working closely with whitehat hackers. The automaker has been participating in the Pwn2Own hacking competition by offering large prizes and its electric cars for hacking challengers.… Continue reading Tesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability
Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning
A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s not a Toyota. Isuzu will unveil its first 100% electric pickup truck, the D-MAX BEV, later this month. The rugged-looking 4X4 EV will compete with Ford’s F-150 Lightning in overseas markets. A new Japanese EV pickup is launching After introducing its… Continue reading Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning
GM believes ‘production hell’ is behind it with plans to build 20X more Ultium EVs in 2024
General Motors (GM) looks to get back on track this year as executives believe EV “production hell” is behind it. After missing EV sales targets for the past two years, will 2024 be the year of execution, as GM says it will? Is GM putting production hell behind it? After delivering 75,883 EVs last year,… Continue reading GM believes ‘production hell’ is behind it with plans to build 20X more Ultium EVs in 2024
Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you
Photo: Tesla Amber has launched AmberCare, an EV-specific warranty program in the US for aging Tesla models 3, Y, S, and X. EVs require less maintenance than gas cars, but they’re not infallible. If EVs need repairs out of warranty, the fixes can be expensive, and many repair shops don’t yet have the skill sets… Continue reading Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you
A couple of kids wrote a science book about Tesla & EVs, by kids and for kids
A new children’s science book about Tesla and EVs, Everything Tesla: From How They Work To How Fast They Go And All The Fun In Between!, launches today, written by twin 9th graders Aiden and Eliana Miao, and targeted at kids between the ages of 8 and 13. Aiden and Eliana are from Palo Alto,… Continue reading A couple of kids wrote a science book about Tesla & EVs, by kids and for kids
Tesla partners on new solar solution expected to slash rooftop solar costs
Tesla has partnered with IronRidge, a solar mount manufacturer, to combine their products into a solution that’s expected to slash rooftop solar costs. Improvements in solar power technology are not just about solar panels and inverters. A lot of the cost of a solar system is linked to design, installation, mounting equipment, and more. If… Continue reading Tesla partners on new solar solution expected to slash rooftop solar costs