Some Tesla investors are hopelessly turning to the company’s board of directors in the hope that they would rein in Elon Musk following growing concerns that he is negatively affecting Tesla’s brand. Over the last two years, Musk has tested the faith of his fans and Tesla investors. Many have raised concerns that his behavior… Continue reading Tesla investors hopelessly turn to TSLA board to rein in Elon Musk
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Tesla starts bringing Cybertrucks to showrooms ahead of launch
Tesla has started bringing Cybertrucks to US showrooms ahead of the official production launch at the end of the month. We are finally less than two weeks away from the Cybertruck delivery event. After unveiling the pickup truck four years ago, we are finally going to get all the production specs and pricing with the… Continue reading Tesla starts bringing Cybertrucks to showrooms ahead of launch
Sports carmaker Alpine wants to reinvent itself, and Geely might help foot the bill
A290 French automaker Renault is looking to investors, including China’s Geely, to funnel some cash into its Alpine racing and sports car brand. Alpine, best known for its A110 sports coupe, is looking to reinvent itself as an all-around player in the EV space with a line of all-electric hatchbacks, SUVs, and crossovers. The brand… Continue reading Sports carmaker Alpine wants to reinvent itself, and Geely might help foot the bill
GM’s Chevy Silverado EV lands in China in first overseas debut
The Chevy Silverado EV debuted in China recently as its first overseas trip outside of North America. GM may be launching its electric pickup in China’s booming EV market. Is GM launching the Chevy Silverado EV in China? The Chevy Silverado EV appeared at the China International Import Expo earlier this month, the world’s largest… Continue reading GM’s Chevy Silverado EV lands in China in first overseas debut
Tesla to deliver only 10 Cybertrucks at delivery event, says exec
Tesla is only going to deliver 10 Cybertrucks at the upcoming delivery event, according to a company executive. After a lot of anticipation, years of waiting, and some delays, Tesla is finally going to deliver the Cybertruck at an event on November 30th. We have been suspecting that Tesla would only deliver the electric pickup… Continue reading Tesla to deliver only 10 Cybertrucks at delivery event, says exec
Tesla starts pushing new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improvements
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update with a series of improvements ahead of the v12 update, which is supposed to take the system out of beta. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs to remain… Continue reading Tesla starts pushing new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improvements
Sweden’s Tesla boycott snowballs as more workers join the strike
Today more unions in Sweden are joining Tesla’s mechanics in the strike against the notoriously anti-union EV automaker. Dockworkers in Sweden won’t be unloading any Tesla vehicles, maintenance crews won’t be cleaning up Tesla stores, and broken Superchargers won’t get repaired. Next week, even Tesla mail won’t be delivered. For a country with only a… Continue reading Sweden’s Tesla boycott snowballs as more workers join the strike
Toyota EV chief details developing brand’s first electric sedan, working with BYD
As the president of Toyota’s new BEV factory, which launched in May, Takero Kato has a big weight on his shoulders. In a recent interview, Kato explained how the brand’s first electric sedan, a collaboration with BYD, will help with its next-gen EVs. Toyota launched its “BEV Factory” this May. It’s not the typical factory… Continue reading Toyota EV chief details developing brand’s first electric sedan, working with BYD
Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials
Today, Toyota and leading recycling specialist Redwood Materials announced a new expansion that brings the messy and complicated global supply chain of battery components one step closer to a circular battery ecosystem, all on American soil. The two have announced that Redwood Materials, a US-based company specializing in recycling, refining, and remanufacturing used battery materials,… Continue reading Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials
The perfect European runabout: This new Twingo is so ’90s and all electric
After referring to its upcoming tiny city EV as the “Legend,” French automaker Renault has officially unveiled what is now the all-electric Twingo and released some photos. And from the looks of it, this sweet little teal number, set to be released in 2026, takes a heap of inspiration from its original ’90s hatchback. For… Continue reading The perfect European runabout: This new Twingo is so ’90s and all electric