Toyota is giving us a look at its new compact electric SUV in a recent teaser video. The Japanese automaker hopes a smaller bZ compact SUV can help close the gap as global EV sales heat up. It’s no secret Toyota is one of (if not the) biggest laggards in the EV industry. Electric vehicles… Continue reading Toyota teases new compact electric SUV in latest video
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Tesla rolls out Virtual Power Plant to SDG&E customers in San Diego
Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant program, a way for Powerwall owners to make money selling energy to the grid in times of need, is rolling out to San Diego Gas & Electric utility customers now. SDG&E announced late last month the start of its own virtual power plant (VPP) program which would leverage household backup batteries… Continue reading Tesla rolls out Virtual Power Plant to SDG&E customers in San Diego
Jaguar signs deal with Tesla for Supercharger access, will adopt NACS
Jaguar announced that it has signed a deal with Tesla to get access to the Supercharger network. The British automaker also agreed to adopt the Tesla-designed NACS connector in North America. The NACS domino effect has been in full force for the past few months. After Ford and GM announced that they will be adopting… Continue reading Jaguar signs deal with Tesla for Supercharger access, will adopt NACS
Tesla Cybertruck spotted with colorful wrap – is Tesla going to offer wraps?
A new Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was spotted with a new colorful digital camouflage wrap. Do you think Tesla will offer factory/service wraps for the Cybertruck? Tesla has rarely used camouflage or wraps on prototype vehicles, but as of late, it has been using wraps on the Cybertruck more frequently. Many electric pickup trucks were… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted with colorful wrap – is Tesla going to offer wraps?
BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota
BYD Dolphin EV (Source: BYD) China’s largest automaker, BYD, is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on. The Chinese automaker introduced the Dolphin EV at a launch event in Tokyo on… Continue reading BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota
Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric
Could it be? The Nismo EV we’ve been waiting for? A sleek Nissan Ariya prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring recently, featuring several Nismo-like design features. Nissan introduced the Ariya in 2020, its first dedicated EV in over a decade following the LEAF. The electric crossover currently tops out at 389 horsepower and 442 lb-ft… Continue reading Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric
Tesla Cybertruck teased as ‘next-gen police vehicle’ by former TSLA board member
Tesla Cybertruck is being teased as a “next-gen police vehicle” by former Tesla board member and Oracle founder, Larry Ellison. Until recently, Larry Ellison, a large Tesla shareholder, was on the automaker’s board of directors. The Oracle founder was giving a keynote address at the company’s CloudWorld 2023 conference yesterday and made some interesting comments… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck teased as ‘next-gen police vehicle’ by former TSLA board member
Tesla adds Model 3 Performance giveaway to referral program to boost incentives
Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program in order to boost incentives at the end of the quarter. After relaunching its owner’s referral program earlier this year, Tesla has been gradually updating it. Referrers and buyers earn credits when referring buyers and when the buyers use referral links. Those Tesla credits can… Continue reading Tesla adds Model 3 Performance giveaway to referral program to boost incentives
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under DOJ probe over perks and transactions
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under a federal probe over perks and transactions between the company, the CEO, and other companies under Musk’s control. Last month, it was reported that a federal investigation by the DOJ was launched around reports that Elon Musk might have misused funds from Tesla for a personal project. More… Continue reading Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under DOJ probe over perks and transactions
Toyota reveals next-gen EV production line as it looks to play catch-up with Tesla
As it looks to make up for lost time, Toyota is giving us a glimpse of its next-gen EV production line with modern technology like Giga casting, self-propelled assembly lines, and robots to transport finished vehicles. Electric vehicle sales continue ramping at a record pace. By the end of 2023, global EV sales are expected… Continue reading Toyota reveals next-gen EV production line as it looks to play catch-up with Tesla