Tesla has begun running some Google ads for the first time following Elon Musk’s statement that the automaker would try advertising. Last month, CEO Elon Musk announced a reversal of his long-standing strategy that Tesla doesn’t spend on advertising but instead spends money to improve the products – counting on owners to spread the word.… Continue reading Tesla starts running ads
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GM CEO discusses catching up to Tesla, adopting NACS, hints at Bolt EV successor
General Motors (GM) is going all-electric, but the transition hasn’t happened as quickly as many anticipated. The automaker is overcoming supply chain hurdles as it ramps up EV production. With several high-volume EVs launching, GM’s CEO Mary Barra believes “it will be dramatically different” next year. But will it be enough to surpass Tesla? In… Continue reading GM CEO discusses catching up to Tesla, adopting NACS, hints at Bolt EV successor
SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla
SAE International announced that it is starting the process to officially standardize the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which should make the connector less dependent on Tesla. In November 2022, Tesla announced that it was opening its proprietary connector as a charging standard to be adopted in North America. The company named it North American… Continue reading SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla
Volvo joins Tesla’s NACS, will adopt the connector on future EVs
Volvo announced that it will adopt Tesla’s NACS connector on future electric vehicles starting in 2025 and for existing Volvo EVs with an adapter coming next year. The Swedish automaker becomes the latest electric automaker to adopt the standard for its electric vehicles in North America, following the announcements from Ford, GM, and Rivian, in… Continue reading Volvo joins Tesla’s NACS, will adopt the connector on future EVs
Tesla got ‘very angry’ by leaked Valencia project, reportedly killed factory
Tesla was reportedly “very angry” when its plans for a potential factory in Valencia, Spain, leaked and it has abandoned the project. Earlier this month, we shared media reports coming out of Spain that claimed Tesla was planning a major factory in Valencia. Sources around Ximo Puig, the head of the Valencia government, are reporting… Continue reading Tesla got ‘very angry’ by leaked Valencia project, reportedly killed factory
Nissan LEAF somehow still exists in 2024 with CHAdeMO, 8-track player optional
Nissan announced today that the 2024 Nissan LEAF is on sale now with a starting price below $30,000, making it one of the most accessible EV options in the US. However, Nissan has failed to update the inferior CHAdeMO charging plug once again, which should have been replaced years ago. After releasing the LEAF in… Continue reading Nissan LEAF somehow still exists in 2024 with CHAdeMO, 8-track player optional
GM and Element 25 to supercharge the US EV battery supply chain
General Motors (GM) announced a new deal with Australian-based supplier Element 25 on Monday to expand manganese sulfate production in the US, a key EV battery component. Under the supply agreement, Element 25 will provide GM with up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulfate annually to help the automaker hit its goal of producing… Continue reading GM and Element 25 to supercharge the US EV battery supply chain
Chevy Silverado EV debuts with monster battery, 450+ mile range for better (or worse?)
There’s a lot to go over with Chevy’s Silverado EV, but what makes it really unique is the huge 200+kWh battery and the 450+ mile range that it provides. But that monster battery also has a few well disguised drawbacks, including putting the truck at a whopping 8500 lbs. Let’s dive in… Chevy flew us… Continue reading Chevy Silverado EV debuts with monster battery, 450+ mile range for better (or worse?)
Tesla Cybertruck showcases rear-wheel steering inside parking garage
Tesla Cybertruck has showcased its rear-wheel steering by maneuvering inside a parking garage in a new video. Rear-wheel steering, or four-wheel steering, is the ability to steer the rear axle, generally to a smaller degree than the front wheel, and to create a tighter and more precise turning radius. While the feature was originally introduced… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck showcases rear-wheel steering inside parking garage
Car Wars report says Ford, GM, and Stellantis will gain the most US EV market share
Ford, GM, and Stellantis will win the largest share of the US EV market over the next four years, but it won’t be easy. Ford, GM, and Stellantis gain on Tesla in US EV market According to Bank of America’s (BofA) annual “Car Wars” report, “The next four+ years could be some of the most… Continue reading Car Wars report says Ford, GM, and Stellantis will gain the most US EV market share