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
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Tesla Cybertruck sold for $244,000 – here’s who bought it
A Tesla Cybertruck sold at auction for $244,000 – more than twice the retail value of the electric pickup truck. Before turning its reservations into orders, Tesla tried to take precautions against early buyers flipping the Cybertruck for profits. However, there are limitations when it comes to enforcing these things. After all, you should be… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck sold for $244,000 – here’s who bought it
Honda’s quirky electric UNI-ONE is coming to US malls and retail spaces
Imagine ripping through the mall, racing your friends in an electric wheelchair wearing a VR headset in a new racing experience. Honda looks to make this a reality with its new electric UNI-ONE, a first-of-its-kind extended reality (XR) experience. Honda’s electric UNI-ONE is coming to a mall near you Honda will officially unveil the UNI-ONE… Continue reading Honda’s quirky electric UNI-ONE is coming to US malls and retail spaces
GM says its new Chevy Bolt EV will save billions with more affordable LFP batteries
The next-gen Chevy Bolt EV is due out next year after GM ended production of its top-selling electric model at the end of 2023. GM’s CFO Paul Jacobson says the new Bolt EV will save the company billions by becoming North America’s first Ultium-based model to use LFP batteries. After EV enthusiasts like myself were… Continue reading GM says its new Chevy Bolt EV will save billions with more affordable LFP batteries
Tesla loses lead interior designer
Tesla has lost its lead interior designer behind the interior design of some of its most popular vehicles, like Model 3 and Model Y. Skyryse, a startup building next-gen helicopters, announced today that it poached Peter Blades from Tesla. Blades had been at Tesla for almost a decade, and he was a big influence on… Continue reading Tesla loses lead interior designer
Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory
Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy to build a factory in the country, according to the Minister for Business and Made in Italy. Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister for Business and Made in Italy, announced today that the government has been in talks with Tesla for a potential factory in the country. He mentioned both… Continue reading Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory
Tesla to unveil new Roadster this year, Elon doubles down on rockets/SpaceX collab
Elon Musk says that Tesla plans to unveil the new Roadster this year, and he is doubling down on the SpaceX collaboration to put cold air trustees on the electric supercar. But the vehicle’s production is delayed one more time. The new Roadster was originally unveiled during the Tesla Semi unveiling back in 2017. The… Continue reading Tesla to unveil new Roadster this year, Elon doubles down on rockets/SpaceX collab
Automakers say they won’t try to push back EU’s 2035 ICE ban
Rumors have been brewing for weeks now that Europe’s automakers were challenging the EU’s decision to ban ICE vehicles as of 2035. But the ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future. Is this PR spin or the real thing? President of the ACEA… Continue reading Automakers say they won’t try to push back EU’s 2035 ICE ban
Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y
After an 18-month delay, Toyota finally launched its first electric car, the bZ4X, in Australia. Toyota looks to defend its title as the best-selling car brand in the country as EV leaders like Tesla are gaining market share. Toyota launched the bZ4X electric SUV, its first EV in Australia, starting at $66,000 (plus on-road costs).… Continue reading Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y
Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products
Tesla has pushed a new software update to its mobile app with a new AI chat assistant and a new menu to highlight the company’s non-car products. The Tesla app has long been an important part of the automaker’s ecosystem. It’s the hub for all of Tesla’s connected features, which the automaker was somewhat of… Continue reading Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products