The question on everyone’s mind is – when exactly is Toyota going all electric? Toyota Motor Europe’s chief operating officer recently gave some insights into when the automaker could be planning to sell 100% EVs. After establishing itself as a pioneer in hybrid technology with the introduction of the Prius in 1997, Toyota has fallen… Continue reading Toyota Europe boss says the automaker will be ready for 100% EVs from 2035
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Tesla (TSLA) stock soars as automakers want to secure access to Supercharger network
Tesla (TSLA) stock soared more than 4% today as automakers are starting to want to secure access to the Supercharger network for their own EV owners. It took a little while for NACS’ domino effect to gain momentum, but with Rivian today announcing that it is jumping on board, Tesla’s connector is cementing its place… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock soars as automakers want to secure access to Supercharger network
Tesla Megapack 2XL to power new giant 877 MWh Neoen battery project
The Tesla Megapack 2XL is going to power a new giant 877 MWh battery project developed by France’s Neoen in Western Australia. Tesla Megapack has quickly become the prominent battery pack for large-scale energy storage projects. Neoen actually played a part in that. Before the Megapack, Tesla had the Powerpack, and it was selected by… Continue reading Tesla Megapack 2XL to power new giant 877 MWh Neoen battery project
Hyundai wants to ‘look into it from customer’s perspective’ before adopting Tesla’s connector
Hyundai confirmed that it is considering adopting Tesla’s NACS connector for its electric vehicles in North America, but it is not ready to pull the trigger as it wants to “look into it from the customer’s perspective” first. After both GM and Ford announced that they would adopt NACS as the standard connector in their… Continue reading Hyundai wants to ‘look into it from customer’s perspective’ before adopting Tesla’s connector
Act now: Order your Chevy Bolt EV or EUV before it’s gone for good
The time is ticking if you plan to buy the Chevy Bolt EV or EUV. GM is discontinuing the Bolt electric car later this year, and the last day to get your order in is coming up. GM replaces the Bolt EV in its electric lineup After selling nearly 20,000 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV… Continue reading Act now: Order your Chevy Bolt EV or EUV before it’s gone for good
Everything you need to know about the North American Charging Standard (NACS)
There’s been a lot of chatter amongst the EV industry lately about the North American Charging Standard, better known by the initialism “NACS.” The charging standard originally introduced by Tesla is quickly becoming the preferred charging plug and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. All the more reason to stay in the know… Continue reading Everything you need to know about the North American Charging Standard (NACS)
Tesla gives rare and interesting look at its Supercharger monitoring system
Tesla has released a rare and interesting look at its latest Supercharger monitoring system, which will become an important tool for managing an increasingly valuable asset. Older Tesla owners will remember the days when the automaker was operating Supercharger monitoring systems on screens at a select few stations. You could see the entire global use… Continue reading Tesla gives rare and interesting look at its Supercharger monitoring system
Tesla Cybertruck lands in New Zealand for final winter testing
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted arriving by plane in New Zealand – most likely for final winter testing of the electric pickup truck. 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 Tesla Cybertruck lands in New Zealand for final winter testing
Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000, plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push
Tesla has added a discount to the new inventory of Model S and Model X vehicles and three years of free Supercharging for deliveries by the end of the quarter. With the end of the quarter approaching, Tesla is looking to deliver better-looking financial results by not ending it with many vehicles in inventory. To… Continue reading Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000, plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push
Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas
Tesla announced it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory Texas. It is a good sign for the automaker’s production ramp-up, which relies heavily on the new cell. The 4680 battery cell format has taken the industry by storm since Tesla unveiled its own cell strategy at Battery Day in 2020. The automaker claimed… Continue reading Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas