A Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel supplier has been revealed: Outokumpu is going to provide steel for the novel electric pickup truck. One of the Cybertruck’s biggest differentiating features is the fact that Tesla plans to build it with a body and “exoskeleton” made of “ultra-hard” stainless steel: Cybertruck is built with an exterior shell made… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel supplier revealed
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Tesla announces 4680 battery cell production breakthrough
Today, Tesla has confirmed a significant breakthrough in 4680 battery cell production at Gigafactory Texas as it produced its 20 millionth battery cell at the factory. We haven’t had many updates on Tesla’s 4680 battery cell production, which is believed to be critical to the automaker’s new vehicle programs, like the Cybertruck. Tesla unveiled the… Continue reading Tesla announces 4680 battery cell production breakthrough
Tesla makes all Superchargers in Israel free amid terror attacks
Tesla Supercharger (Source: Tesla) Tesla is making all Superchargers in Israel free to use to facilitate travel amid terror attacks in the country. Since this weekend, Israel has been dealing with an offensive from Hamas. Assailants managed to infiltrate the border and have been conducting coordinated terror attacks on civilians across the country, along with… Continue reading Tesla makes all Superchargers in Israel free amid terror attacks
Tesla tries new advertising effort, expands online ads
Tesla has been apparently dipping its toes in advertising over the last few months – and now it has expanded into a new medium, airport advertisement, on top of broadening its online ads. Earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk announced a reversal of his longstanding strategy that Tesla not spend on advertising but instead spend money… Continue reading Tesla tries new advertising effort, expands online ads
Tesla starts selling vehicle wraps for Model 3/Y at a pricey $7.5k-8k
Tesla has started selling wraps for Model 3 and Model Y in seven different colors in its online shop and Tesla app. Wraps are a popular way to customize a vehicle’s color without the cost and difficulty of a full repaint. It also has the benefit of protecting the paint underneath, keeping a vehicle from… Continue reading Tesla starts selling vehicle wraps for Model 3/Y at a pricey $7.5k-8k
Nissan’s Hyper Adventure sports EV concept can power your campsite
Designed as the ultimate expedition vehicle, Nissan’s Hyper Adventure EV concept can do it all. Its large battery enables long-range adventures with the ability to power up your campsite and gadgets on the go. Nissan unveiled the Hyper Adventure EV Tuesday as a sports SUV designed for outdoor explorers, weekend warriors, and those looking for… Continue reading Nissan’s Hyper Adventure sports EV concept can power your campsite
Tesla base models are now cheaper than the average new car in the US
Tesla’s base Model 3 and Model Y now have both cheaper starting prices than the average new car in the US. This could open the eyes of more buyers who didn’t consider going electric before. When studies look into the main reasons new car buyers are not considering going electric for the next vehicle, the… Continue reading Tesla base models are now cheaper than the average new car in the US
Giant Tesla Megapack project turns on to stabilize the grid
A giant new Tesla Megapack project with 300 MWh of energy capacity has come online in Australia to help stabilize the grid and make better use of renewable energy. Energy storage is currently the missing link in the renewable energy solution. Many countries are cleaning up their grids by heavily investing in clean energy sources… Continue reading Giant Tesla Megapack project turns on to stabilize the grid
Renault’s new EV spin-off valued at up to $10.5 billion
It’s official: Renault has announced that it is targeting November 1, 2023, as the day it will separate its new EV unit Ampere from the rest of the company as a first step in the run-up to the initial public offering. The company has set November 15 as the date of its investor day, with… Continue reading Renault’s new EV spin-off valued at up to $10.5 billion
Honda debuts its first-ever electric autonomous zero-turn riding lawn mower
Honda today launched its first prototype battery-powered electric autonomous zero-turn riding mower (yes, it actually drives itself). Honda’s electric autonomous zero-turn riding mower The new prototype is called the Honda Autonomous Work Mower (AWM). Honda says it successfully field-tested a proof of concept version of the AWM with a US commercial landscape company earlier this year.… Continue reading Honda debuts its first-ever electric autonomous zero-turn riding lawn mower