There’s gonna be a Tesla ad full of lies that will play the Superbowl today, but it isn’t coming from Tesla. After years of resisting, Tesla has started to advertise over the last year. Recently, the automaker has ramped up its advertising effort with more ads on X and even video ads on Youtube. It… Continue reading There’s gonna be a Tesla ad full of lies at the Super Bowl but it isn’t Elon’s
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Tesla announces a new temporary discount on Model Y
Tesla has announced a new temporary price cut on Model Y in the US – a new strategy for the automaker. Over the last few months, Tesla has had many price changes in several different markets, but not in the US. Prices had finally stabilized in Tesla’s home market. But now the automaker is discounting… Continue reading Tesla announces a new temporary discount on Model Y
Toyota is benchmarking the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning in the US
Is Toyota gearing up to launch an electric pickup in the US? The Japanese automaker is currently benchmarking the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning, suggesting one could be in the works. Toyota tests the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning In October, Toyota released an electric Ford Maverick-sized electric truck concept at the Japan Mobility… Continue reading Toyota is benchmarking the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning in the US
Toyota bZ4X crashes into the ocean after the driver forgot to put the EV in park [Video]
Imagine getting out of your car to toss trash and returning to find it rolling into the ocean. A Toyota bZ4X drove itself off a pier and crashed into the ocean just north of Boston after the driver forgot to put the EV in park Wednesday. Toyota bZ4X plunges off pier and crashes into the… Continue reading Toyota bZ4X crashes into the ocean after the driver forgot to put the EV in park [Video]
Nissan updates commercial van line with 87 kWh battery and 286 mile range
Nissan is taking the fight to the Ford e-Transit electric van by upgrading its full size commercial van lineup with — for the first time ever! — a fully electric powertrain and two different battery sizes (in Europe, anyway). Nissan says its all-new Interstar-e is designed to meet the diverse and specific needs of businesses… Continue reading Nissan updates commercial van line with 87 kWh battery and 286 mile range
7 OEM charging network venture IONNA names CEO, commences operations in North America
Seven months after seven major OEMs shared plans to join forces and implement a new EV charging network of over 30,000 piles in North America, the joint venture, now called IONNA, has officially received regulatory approval to begin operations. The JV has also named its first CEO, who is no stranger to EV charging. The… Continue reading 7 OEM charging network venture IONNA names CEO, commences operations in North America
Fleet manager drops Tesla because ‘prices fluctuate too much’
A fleet manager for SAP, a large software company, says that it is dropping Tesla from its fleet because “their prices fluctuate more”. Tesla has consistently reduced prices over the last two years. It has been great for new buyers and making EVs more affordable, but it’s not all positive. It has destroyed the resale… Continue reading Fleet manager drops Tesla because ‘prices fluctuate too much’
GM taps former Tesla battery expert to help it deliver low-cost EVs at scale
As GM looks to deliver on its promise of EVs for everyone, the automaker is recruiting talent from the best. GM announced Thursday that it has hired Kurt Kelty, former Tesla executive and recognized battery expert, as it aims to launch low-cost EVs. GM hires ex-Tesla battery expert to launch low-cost EVs Kelty will serve… Continue reading GM taps former Tesla battery expert to help it deliver low-cost EVs at scale
Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal is not as optimistic about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal, who is also a board member at Tesla, is not as optimistic as his brother about Tesla delivering ‘Full Self-Driving’. He says: “maybe 5 years”. Virtually every year for the past five years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the company will achieve full self-driving capability by the end of… Continue reading Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal is not as optimistic about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving
Tesla improves Cybertruck handling, charging, and more in new update
Tesla has released the first major software update for the Cybertruck, and it improves the electric pickup’s handling, charging, and more. One of the main downsides of Cybertruck right now is software. Despite starting deliveries a few months ago, Tesla has yet to fully develop the electric pickup truck’s software, and it is still missing… Continue reading Tesla improves Cybertruck handling, charging, and more in new update