GM luxury brand Cadillac publicly unveiled its upcoming, all-electric version of the Escalade in front of a crowd in New York this morning. The ESCALADE IQ is a far cry from the vehicle synonymous with music videos and transportation services the past 24 years, but in the best way. Cadillac has reimagined what is arguably… Continue reading Cadillac unveils sleek, all-electric ESCALADE IQ with a big battery, big range, and a price tag to match
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A close look at Tesla Cybertruck’s monster wheels
We get a close look at Tesla Cybertruck’s wheels as well as a glimpse at the electric pickup truck’s suspension and wheel well in a new sighting. We are currently very hungry for Cybertruck information. Despite being weeks away from the start of deliveries, according to the latest information from CEO Elon Musk, we have… Continue reading A close look at Tesla Cybertruck’s monster wheels
Tesla poaches top manufacturing executive from Bosch
Tesla has poached a top manufacturing executive from Bosch, Dr. Michael Schmitt, who has over 25 years of experience at the German manufacturing giant. Last year, Tesla brought Tom Zhu, the executive in charge of Tesla’s operations in China, to the US to oversee all manufacturing and sale operations in North America. The automaker hopes… Continue reading Tesla poaches top manufacturing executive from Bosch
GM to expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bi-directional charging capabilities to all Ultium-based EVs
Just over a month after unveiling its lineup of Ultium Home energy management bundles, GM has shared new details, pertaining specifically to vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capabilities, and how that technology will affect its EV lineup going forward. Soon, all GM EV’s on the Ultium platform will come equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities. Here’s the latest.… Continue reading GM to expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bi-directional charging capabilities to all Ultium-based EVs
Will Tesla Cybertruck have a solar roof?
A solar roof is a feature that Tesla said would be available on the Cybertruck, but with the electric pickup truck being closer to production, it’s not clear if it is still in the cards. Tesla, like many other automakers, had previously explored adding solar to electric vehicles, but it has never pulled the trigger… Continue reading Will Tesla Cybertruck have a solar roof?
Volkswagen edges past Tesla in tight German EV race through July with an unsung hero
Germany’s top automaker just took the top EV position after squeaking by Tesla in electric car registrations through July. Volkswagen leads the German EV market with its new electric van gaining momentum. Volkswagen overtakes Tesla in the German EV market Although Tesla has led the market up until the first half of the year, Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen edges past Tesla in tight German EV race through July with an unsung hero
Tesla partners with EnergyHub to build ‘largest virtual power plant in Northeast’
Tesla and EnergyHub have announced a new partnership to build “the largest virtual power plant in [the] Northeast.” Virtual power plants are becoming one of Tesla’s most underappreciated products. Tesla is using its existing and growing fleet of Powerwalls to aggregate their power capacity and offer electric grid services to utilities while compensating homeowners for… Continue reading Tesla partners with EnergyHub to build ‘largest virtual power plant in Northeast’
GM’s BrightDrop continues North American expansion by bringing its electric vans to Mexico
GM’s all-electric, last-mile delivery business BrightDrop has added a third North American territory to its coverage map – Mexico. The e-delivery specialist shared details of its latest market expansion this evening, which will soon include sales of its two all-electric vans to the South. BrightDrop was formed by GM in early 2021 to develop an ecosystem… Continue reading GM’s BrightDrop continues North American expansion by bringing its electric vans to Mexico
Tesla Cybertruck spotted next to Rivian R1T for size comparison
With only a few Tesla Cybertruck prototypes out there, it has rarely been spotted next to another electric pickup truck for a nice size comparison. But now we get to see it next to a Rivian R1T. We are likely weeks away from the first Cybertruck deliveries, yet we don’t have the finalized specs and… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted next to Rivian R1T for size comparison
Tesla vehicles get added to $4,000 used EV credit, if you can find one under $25,000
Tesla vehicles have been added to the eligibility list for the up to $4,000 used electric car credit. It should make used Tesla electric cars cheaper if you can find one under $25,000. With the reform of the EV federal tax credit launched in 2023 came a new tax credit for used electric vehicles. Interestingly,… Continue reading Tesla vehicles get added to $4,000 used EV credit, if you can find one under $25,000