A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on a glacier in Iceland for what appears to be the filming of a promo reel ahead of the vehicle’s launch. The start of Cybertruck deliveries is so close I feel like I can smell it. If Tesla sticks to its latest production timeline for the Cybertruck, we are just… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted on glacier in Iceland for promo reel ahead of launch
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Tesla rolls out Apple Shortcuts, helping automate and use Siri for vehicle controls
Tesla has started to roll out Apple Shortcuts integration in a new mobile app update to help automate and use Siri for vehicle controls. Yesterday, Tesla pushed a new update of its iOS mobile app. In the release notes, the automaker noted that it is now giving access to vehicle controls through the Apple Shortcuts… Continue reading Tesla rolls out Apple Shortcuts, helping automate and use Siri for vehicle controls
Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption
2024 Honda Prologue (Source: Honda) Honda has confirmed that its and Acura’s vehicles in North America will adopt NACS, a charging connector designed by Tesla’s NACS. That move is driven by GM’s own adoption of th charging standard and Honda’s dependence on GM’s EV platform in North America. Honda has been expected to announce its… Continue reading Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption
A $55/month Tesla Powerwall lease program in Vermont just got a lot bigger
The Vermont Public Utility Commission just uncapped Green Mountain Power’s Tesla Powerwall lease program, making it now available to 270,000+ customers. Green Mountain Power (GMP) is the largest electric utility in Vermont, and it launched its home battery pilot programs in 2015, becoming the first utility in the US to partner with Tesla. Its Powerwall… Continue reading A $55/month Tesla Powerwall lease program in Vermont just got a lot bigger
Tesla Megapack deliveries slip all the way to 2025 despite production ramp
Tesla Megapack’s delivery timeline for new orders has slipped all the way to Q2 2025 despite the company ramping up production significantly with the new factory. The Megapack has become the to-go battery system for large utility-scale energy storage projects. Tesla launched the Megapack back in 2019. It was Tesla’s third stationary energy storage product… Continue reading Tesla Megapack deliveries slip all the way to 2025 despite production ramp
Toyota’s electric bZ4X is now cheaper to lease than the Hybrid Camry
If you’re deciding between an electric or hybrid Toyota, the bZ4X EV may offer a better value. Despite its higher MSRP, the all-electric bZ4X is now cheaper to lease than the Toyota Hybrid Camry. The 2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE has a base MSRP of $42,000 with 252 miles EPA est range (MPGe –131 city /… Continue reading Toyota’s electric bZ4X is now cheaper to lease than the Hybrid Camry
Nissan delaying next-gen Frontier fuels mid-size EV pickup speculation
After pulling the Titan full-size pickup from the US market, Nissan is banking on a segment it’s better positioned in with mid-size trucks. Amid Nissan’s next-gen Frontier delay, speculation is rising that it could reemerge as a mid-size EV pickup. According to a supplier memo viewed by Automotive News, Nissan is extending production of the… Continue reading Nissan delaying next-gen Frontier fuels mid-size EV pickup speculation
Makeshift Tesla Powerwall-based power station helps Maui amid fires
Tesla and its solar partners in Hawaii are helping the local popular in Maui amid the devasting fires with interesting looking makeshift Tesla Powerwall-based power stations. In recent days, Maui was hit by devasting wildfires that have ravaged communities, taken the lives of over a hundred people, and still many are missing. Yesterday, Elon Musk,… Continue reading Makeshift Tesla Powerwall-based power station helps Maui amid fires
Top 10 EV makers Q2 2023: Tesla first, BYD second, but third may surprise you
As automakers battle for market share in the new electric era, a few stand out among the crowd. Namely, Tesla maintained its status as the world’s largest EV maker in Q2, with BYD closing the gap. Meanwhile, the third largest EV maker may surprise you. See who else made the list below. Tesla, BYD battle… Continue reading Top 10 EV makers Q2 2023: Tesla first, BYD second, but third may surprise you
Tesla wants to launch an in-house rental service
Tesla is hiring to launch a new in-house “Tesla Rental Program” with a pilot program coming to collision centers in Texas. The automaker has posted a new job listing for “Program Manager, Business Development.” Melissa Porche Blakely, staff program manager, Business Development at Tesla, posted the listing on LinkedIn with the mention “big things happening…”… Continue reading Tesla wants to launch an in-house rental service