Nissan has been revealed as the potential savior of Fisker. The Japanese automaker is reportedly talking with Fisker to invest in the company and partner on electric pickup trucks. Earlier today, we reported on Fisker’s disastrous fourth-quarter results showing that the electric vehicle startup lost $400 million in 2023 and it now has less than… Continue reading Fisker is talking to Nissan for a lifeline and electric pickup partnership
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Tesla increases Model Y prices back up as part of new temporary discount strategy
Tesla has increased Model Y prices back up as part of a new strategy to implement temporary discounts. In early February, Tesla announced a temporary $1,000 discount on Model RWD and Model Y Long Range until March 1st. It’s a fairly new strategy for Tesla. While Tesla has had extremely frequent price changes over the… Continue reading Tesla increases Model Y prices back up as part of new temporary discount strategy
The business behind Tesla opening its Supercharger network: selling ‘memberships’
While I believe Tesla’s move to open its Supercharger network to other automakers is ultimately going to have a great impact on EV adoption, it is also a smart business move from Tesla. Here’s the business behind Tesla opening its Supercharger network. Tesla, to no fault of its own, has been using its Supercharger network… Continue reading The business behind Tesla opening its Supercharger network: selling ‘memberships’
Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV
Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered plug-in hybrid version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. Californians can drive the upcoming 2025 model via lease-only, and Honda is… Continue reading Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV
Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar
Renault confirmed today that it is in talks with Volkswagen to build a BEV minicar for the European market. The French automaker’s CEO, Luca de Meo, said at the Geneva Motor Show that the company is in “good discussions” with VW, according to a report in Automotive News Europe. He also hinted that other partners… Continue reading Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar
Nissan ends LEAF production in the UK for new EVs, including its successor
Nissan is ending production of the iconic all-electric LEAF at its Sunderland factory in the UK this week. The move comes as Nissan prepares to launch its next-gen EVs, including an electric LEAF replacement. Nissan ending LEAF production at its Sunderland plant Of the 650,000 LEAF models sold globally, over 280,000 were built at Nissan’s… Continue reading Nissan ends LEAF production in the UK for new EVs, including its successor
Audi is developing a sporty electric TT replacement that will be completely unique
Audi’s sporty design icon is going electric. The electric Audi TT replacement will be completely unique from the current gas-powered model. Audi’s iconic TT is going electric Although Audi retired its iconic TT with a Roadster Final Edition last year, the sports coupe is making a comeback in all-electric form. The new EV will go… Continue reading Audi is developing a sporty electric TT replacement that will be completely unique
Tesla has to deal with treehuggers camping in the Gigafactory Berlin forest
Tesla is now having to deal with literal tree-hugging activists camping in the forest to prevent the Gigafactory Berlin expansion. Gigafactory Berlin hasn’t been a frictionless project for Tesla. The automaker has faced strong opposition and, surprisingly, primarily from environmentalists. Their main issues have been the deforestation needed to build the factory, and now the… Continue reading Tesla has to deal with treehuggers camping in the Gigafactory Berlin forest
Tesla announces new automakers getting access to Superchargers soon
Tesla announces four new automakers getting access to Superchargers in “Spring 2024” following the onboarding of Ford EV drivers. Today, Ford and Tesla announced that Ford EV owners now have access to over 15,000 Superchargers in North America. Ford was the first to sign a deal with Tesla to adopt NACS, Tesla’s own charge connector… Continue reading Tesla announces new automakers getting access to Superchargers soon
Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order
Last May, Ford was the first automaker to announce its plans to adopt Tesla’s charge connector, now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). In addition to adding Tesla’s connector to its own EVs in 2025, Ford also said it would make a free adapter available to existing Ford EV owners. Starting today, Ford… Continue reading Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order