The Nissan LEAF is now a crossover with some pretty major upgrades. Nissan unveiled the third-gen EV, dropping the iconic hatch design for a stylish crossover. It now has significantly more range, and it even has an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at the new Nissan LEAF EV. Nissan… Continue reading The Nissan LEAF is all grown up and better than ever: Here’s our first look at the new EV
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Chevy is the fastest-growing EV brand in the US right now
The fastest-growing EV brand in the US is not Tesla or Rivian. It’s GM’s Chevrolet. With the electric Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado rolling out, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Although Tesla still accounts for about 50% of EV retail share, new models are eating away at its lead. Chevy is… Continue reading Chevy is the fastest-growing EV brand in the US right now
Tesla hypes ‘unsupervised full self-driving’ launch in June: here’s what it will actually launch
Tesla has started hyping its upcoming ‘unsupervised full self-driving’ launch in Austin in June. Let’s cut through the hype. Here’s what Tesla will actually launch. CEO Elon Musk has been talking about Tesla launching self-driving programs in Texas and California in Q2 2025 since last year. Lately, he has turned Tesla’s focus to a specific… Continue reading Tesla hypes ‘unsupervised full self-driving’ launch in June: here’s what it will actually launch
Tesla drops ‘FSD’ from name of its driver-assist tech in China
After a rocky rollout of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system in China, Tesla is dropping “FSD” from the name of the system while it faces increased scrutiny from regulators. Last month, Tesla started rolling out a limited version of its FSD system in China, finally allowing driver assist features to be used on urban roads… Continue reading Tesla drops ‘FSD’ from name of its driver-assist tech in China
GM, Pilot, and EVgo share progress updates, installing EV fast chargers across 25+ states
Less than three years after signing a partnership agreement to implement a massive EV charging network of new stations across the US, GM Energy, Pilot Co., and EVgo has shared how far that expansion has gotten so far, reaching locations in 25 states around the US with plans for plenty more. Today’s progress update initially… Continue reading GM, Pilot, and EVgo share progress updates, installing EV fast chargers across 25+ states
Tesla is banned from Canada EV rebate program, gov freezes suspicous $43 million in rebates
Tesla has been banned from upcoming federal EV rebate programs in Canada as the government freezes the suspicious $43 million in rebates that Tesla claimed days before the program was paused earlier this year. Earlier this month, it was reported that Tesla claimed $43 million in government rebates from the iZEV federal EV rebate program… Continue reading Tesla is banned from Canada EV rebate program, gov freezes suspicous $43 million in rebates
Tesla can deliver a new Model Y order today in US – pointing to low demand for the refresh
You can order a new Model Y Launch Edition today in the US, and Tesla can deliver it on the same day. This points to weak demand just weeks after the new vehicle’s deliveries started, while CEO Elon Musk indirectly suggested strong demand. TLDR: Tesla is having issues selling its new Model Y Launch Edition.… Continue reading Tesla can deliver a new Model Y order today in US – pointing to low demand for the refresh
Tesla announces launch in Saudi Arabia
Tesla has announced an upcoming launch of its electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia with a launch event planned in April in Riyadh. Tesla posted on its website an event called “Tesla Opening in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” planned for April 10. The automaker wrote in the description: You and your family are warmly invited to… Continue reading Tesla announces launch in Saudi Arabia
Trump supporter arrested at Tesla protest after using a taser [video]
Screenshot A self-proclaimed Trump supporter was arrested at a Tesla protest in California after he tried to use a taser against peaceful protestors. The ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement to organize peaceful protests against Elon Musk at Tesla stores across the US has been ramping up in recent weeks. On Saturday, there was a significant protest at… Continue reading Trump supporter arrested at Tesla protest after using a taser [video]
Toyota’s ultra-long-range EV batteries may have just hit a speed bump
Those ultra-long-range Toyota EV batteries we were waiting for? Yeah, they might take even longer than expected. Toyota is delaying plans to build a new EV battery plant in Japan, where it was expected to begin producing its next-gen batteries with over 620 miles (1,000 km) range in 2028. When will Toyota’s long-range EV batteries… Continue reading Toyota’s ultra-long-range EV batteries may have just hit a speed bump