Panasonic said it will produce a new and improved version of the 2170 cells used in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y at the plant in Nevada that it operates with Tesla “sometime during 2024 or 2025,” according to a new report in Bloomberg. The new cells, which pack a lot more energy density, could… Continue reading Panasonic to soon make new batteries for Tesla, could ‘reduce’ EV prices: report
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Volvo joins Tesla in halting EV production due to Red Sea attacks
Volvo has joined Tesla in stopping its EV production in Europe due to the threat of violence from Iran-backed Houthi fighters attacking commercial ships traveling in the Red Sea. As Electrek reported yesterday, Tesla has halted its Berlin gigafactory for about two weeks, from January 29 to February 11, due to a lack of components… Continue reading Volvo joins Tesla in halting EV production due to Red Sea attacks
Nissan is delaying EV production again at its Canton US plant
Nissan is once again delaying the start of EV production at its Canton, Miss facility. The delay is due to the need to “enhance product competitiveness.” Nissan delaying EV production in Canton (again) If you were waiting for the Nissan’s new electric sedans, you may have to wait a little longer. According to a supplier… Continue reading Nissan is delaying EV production again at its Canton US plant
The Nissan Ariya NISMO looks like a badge engineering cash-grab
Nissan has announced a new performance trim level of the Ariya at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 show this week: Meet the Ariya NISMO. It’s a more powerful, sporty, and body kit-clad version of the company’s only modern BEV offering and, for now, it will be limited to sale in the Japanese market. The Ariya… Continue reading The Nissan Ariya NISMO looks like a badge engineering cash-grab
Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber
Kia’s new modular electric vehicle concept – that goes from micro-car to minivan to small truck to full-sized van – introduced at CES has its first customer: Uber. Kia and Uber have signed a memorandum of understanding to use Kia’s new vehicles for ride-hailing. Kia just launched the new Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV) at CES… Continue reading Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber
Tesla shutting down Berlin factory for 2 weeks due to Red Sea shipping attacks
Tesla cars being shipped to Europe Tesla will shut down its Berlin gigafactory for about two weeks, from January 29 to February 11, due to a lack of components as a result of a Red Sea blockade, according to Reuters. The Red Sea is home to important shipping lanes, particularly between Asia and the Mediterranean… Continue reading Tesla shutting down Berlin factory for 2 weeks due to Red Sea shipping attacks
Toyota confirms 750 mi range solid-state EV battery plans to catch up to Tesla, but when?
Toyota confirmed plans to launch solid-state EV batteries with 10-minute fast charging and up to 750 miles (1,200 km) WLTP range to close the gap with Tesla. However, with the new EV battery tech still a few years out, Toyota could fall further behind. Toyota has been teasing solid-state EV battery tech for several years… Continue reading Toyota confirms 750 mi range solid-state EV battery plans to catch up to Tesla, but when?
Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant
A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant. In early 2022, we reported that Tesla is deploying Megapacks at a new energy storage project that will replace Hawaii’s last remaining coal plant. The project, called Kapolei Energy Storage, is located on the industrial west side of Oahu… Continue reading Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant
Hertz says it will invest some of proceeds from selling Tesla cars back into gas cars
Hertz announced that it will invest some of the proceeds from selling its Tesla vehicles back into internal combustion engine vehicles. Back in 2021, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. More recently, the company added Model Y vehicles to the… Continue reading Hertz says it will invest some of proceeds from selling Tesla cars back into gas cars
Tesla (TSLA) increases workers’ wages amid union push
Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly told its production workers that it is increasing their wages amid a push to unionize them. Last year, UAW had a historic win following a strike that earned 25% pay increases at all of the Big Three American automakers. Following the win, UAW made it clear that it plans to turn it… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) increases workers’ wages amid union push