Tesla’s first Optimus robot displays have arrived in stores in North America. You can check the Tesla Bot in New York City right now. Earlier this week, we revealed that Tesla was planning to use Optimus robot displays in stores in North America in an attempt to help retail performance. The idea is that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Optimus robot arrives in stores, you can see it in NYC
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Fisker (FSR) falls short of Q2 target despite over 1K Ocean electric SUVs produced
California-based Fisker Inc. dropped its Q2 production numbers Friday, showing over 1,000 Ocean electric SUVs built over the past three months. Although this is up significantly from the first quarter, the total falls short of Fisker’s guidance due to supplier challenges. Fisker produces 1,022 EVs in Q2, falling short of its target After starting production… Continue reading Fisker (FSR) falls short of Q2 target despite over 1K Ocean electric SUVs produced
Watch Tesla Cybertruck drift on ice in new winter testing footage
Tesla Cybertruck was spotted drifting on ice and testing its suspension in the snow as part of its latest winter testing in New Zealand. The Cybertruck is arguably the most anticipated electric vehicle program to launch this year. We, along with about 1.5 million reservation holders, have been following it closely to have an idea of… Continue reading Watch Tesla Cybertruck drift on ice in new winter testing footage
Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla’s NACS, first German automaker to do so
Mercedes-Benz announced the adoption of Tesla’s NACS connector in its electric vehicles in North America starting in 2025. It is the first German automaker to jump on board. Over the last month, there has been a wave of automakers that have announced the adoption of Tesla’s NACS connector, starting with Ford, followed by GM, Rivian,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla’s NACS, first German automaker to do so
Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales
Tesla has added a new cash discount on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for buyers using its owner referral program in an apparent plan to boost sales. After Tesla took an extended break from its referral program for a few years, it was relaunched last year for solar products and last quarter for cars. For buyers of new… Continue reading Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales
Nissan plans to build two electric sedans, crossovers to follow at US assembly plant
Nissan is retooling its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant to become “North America’s electrification hub” over the next several years. The automaker plans to begin building EVs in the US, starting with a pair of electric sedans in 2026. New Nissan electric sedans will be built in the US Since 2003, Nissan’s Canton assembly plant has… Continue reading Nissan plans to build two electric sedans, crossovers to follow at US assembly plant
Elon Musk believes Tesla will have ‘level 4 or 5’ self-driving this year – what does that mean?
Elon Musk has again decided to share a timeline about Tesla’s self-driving effort – again claiming it will achieve “full self-driving” by the end of the year. But this time, the CEO has mentioned “level 4 or 5” self-driving. However, it’s not clear if he knows what that means. Over the years, Musk has claimed… Continue reading Elon Musk believes Tesla will have ‘level 4 or 5’ self-driving this year – what does that mean?
Chevy’s performance Blazer EV SS postponed until next year, Blazer EV on track
If you were waiting to get your hands on the Chevy’s first high-performance “SS” EV trim, the 2024 Blazer EV SS, you will have to wait a little longer. General Motors (GM) introduced the electric version of arguably its most iconic SUV nameplate at CES 2022. The Blazer EV will be Chevy’s first electric car… Continue reading Chevy’s performance Blazer EV SS postponed until next year, Blazer EV on track
Tesla to use Optimus robot in stores to help sales
Tesla is planning to use its Optimus robot, also known as Tesla Bot, in its stores in an attempt to help sales, but not necessarily how you think. We are not talking about robots taking care of customers walking into the stores, or at least not just yet. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek… Continue reading Tesla to use Optimus robot in stores to help sales
Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China
A slew of automakers in China have banned together and pledged to regulate how they market their EVs and avoid further price wars to help stabilize a booming market for consumers. Chinese EV automakers like NIO, XPeng, and BYD have been joined by the likes of Tesla to promote healthy competition and less “bad blood”… Continue reading Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China