Tesla’s annual Holiday software update, which is generally a big and fun one, has leaked, and it’s a bit disappointing this year. Every year around the holidays, Tesla is known to push a bigger software update with some features that are generally more about fun than being functional. Tesla regularly pushes new features to its… Continue reading Tesla Holiday update leaks, and it’s a bit of a weak one
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Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry
One of the less obvious features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its vehicle voltage architecture. The Cybertruck is the first EV from the automaker to use a 48-Volt (48V) electrical system implementation throughout the entire vehicle, as compared to the 12V systems that are used in pretty much every other vehicle on the planet. Today,… Continue reading Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry
Should we all embrace Japan’s kei car model – small, cheap, but not exactly safe?
Nissan Sakura mini EV (Source: Nissan) A new breed of electric vehicles is drawing inspiration from Japanese kei cars, tiny cubes-on-wheels that are highway-legal but not likely to pass muster with US or EU safety standards. But what if we loosened up those standards to help lower prices, enabling broader adoption of EVs to people… Continue reading Should we all embrace Japan’s kei car model – small, cheap, but not exactly safe?
Tesla starts selling fully-loaded Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ for $120,000
Tesla has started offering fully-loaded Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ for $120,000 to customers in the US. At a delivery event last week, Tesla delivered the first 10 Cybertrucks to customers. There was a fear that Tesla might pull a “Tesla Semi” – meaning doing the same thing it did last year and deliver a few Tesla… Continue reading Tesla starts selling fully-loaded Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ for $120,000
Tesla’s Swedish strike is spreading through Europe
What started as a fairly small strike of Tesla’s service workers in Sweden is now expanding to affect Tesla’s European operations. Last month, Tesla service workers in Sweden started striking in order to get included in a collective agreement. The automaker has always had a hard stance against unions, and it has been able to… Continue reading Tesla’s Swedish strike is spreading through Europe
GM confirms 2025 launch date for next-gen Chevy Bolt EV
Finally, GM’s CEO Mary Barra announced when we can expect the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV to hit the market. The affordable EV will reemerge on GM’s Ultium platform in 2025. EV shoppers were disappointed to learn GM was planning to discontinue the current Chevy Bolt at the end of the year. Barra revealed the news… Continue reading GM confirms 2025 launch date for next-gen Chevy Bolt EV
Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary
Elon Musk commented on the upcoming low-cost Tesla electric car, saying that it is “advanced” in its development. The CEO also commented on the “revolutionary” manufacturing advancements that Tesla is making to make the vehicle a reality. While the cost of Tesla vehicles have come down recently, they are still not financially accessible to most… Continue reading Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary
EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and batteries
Following several new documents containing details of the Tesla Cybertruck posted to the EPA’s website, we have been able to better understand the efficiencies the truck will achieve. While Cybertruck should perform better than nearly all its current competitors in the electric pickup segment, the slightly smaller Rivian R1T appears to have it beaten –… Continue reading EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and batteries
Tesla starts detecting speed cameras – Waze-like service?
Tesla is starting to roll out a new feature to warn drivers about speed cameras in cars. Is a Waze-like system finally coming? For years now, we have been wondering why Tesla hasn’t implemented some kind of Waze-like system inside its vehicles. There are now millions of Tesla owners on the road. With a Waze-like… Continue reading Tesla starts detecting speed cameras – Waze-like service?
Fisker (FSR) dials back its 2023 production targets yet again as it fights to keep going
American EV automaker Fisker Inc. recently shared a business update, outlining several changes in the works, including leadership moves, accelerated deliveries, and potential partnerships with other OEMS. However, one less encouraging update is Fisker’s announcement it is once again lowering its production targets for the year to prioritize liquidity. As 2023 continues to sit as a… Continue reading Fisker (FSR) dials back its 2023 production targets yet again as it fights to keep going