2020-2022 Chevy Bolt owners, starting yesterday evening, began receiving messages that their high voltage battery/module replacements would no longer be happening. Instead, a software diagnostics tool would be used to verify if the batteries had problems before a replacement would be performed. As you might imagine, affected Bolt owners are up in arms. GM initiated… Continue reading GM stops replacing ’20-22 Bolt recall batteries, offers diagnostics software instead
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Elon Musk updates Tesla Semi production
Elon Musk gave an update on Tesla’s plan to bring Tesla Semi to volume production. It looks like it won’t happen for another year. Tesla unveiled the production version of its Tesla Semi class 8 electric truck and delivered the first units to customers in December 2022. It came after years of delays in the program.… Continue reading Elon Musk updates Tesla Semi production
Tesla Cybertruck spotted with camouflage starts rumors
Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted going through a drive-through in California. For the first time, it was equipped with camouflage. It is smack in the middle of the image above if you have issues seeing it because of the camouflage. Automakers often camouflage their vehicles ahead of them entering production. Historically, Tesla hasn’t been much… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted with camouflage starts rumors
Tesla slightly increases Model Y price
Tesla has slightly increased the price of its cheapest Model Y by $250. The delivery timeline has also been pushed – showing that Tesla is seeing strong demand for the vehicle. After consistently decreasing the price of its electric vehicles throughout the first half of the year, Tesla seems to have slowed down its price… Continue reading Tesla slightly increases Model Y price
Toyota claims solid-state EV battery tech breakthrough could offer +900 miles driving range
At a recently held technical briefing, Toyota revealed plans for several new technologies, including next-gen EV batteries, aerodynamic drag reduction, and manufacturing upgrades to help transform the company in the electric era. After discovering a breakthrough, Toyota says it aims to offer solid-state state EV batteries that could potentially offer over 900 miles driving range.… Continue reading Toyota claims solid-state EV battery tech breakthrough could offer +900 miles driving range
GM plans fourth EV battery plant with new Samsung SDI partnership
According to Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana, GM is building a new $3 billion EV battery plant in the state in a new joint venture with Samsung SDI. The facility will be its fourth battery plant in the US. General Motors already has plans for three EV battery factories through a joint venture partnership with… Continue reading GM plans fourth EV battery plant with new Samsung SDI partnership
Stellantis says it’s not ready to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, but it is considering it
Stellantis confirmed that it is “evaluating” Tesla’s NACS connector. It is considering adopting it, but the automaker doesn’t seem ready to commit. After both GM and Ford announced that they would adopt NACS as the standard connector in their future electric vehicles, it became crystal clear that the connector is on its way to becoming… Continue reading Stellantis says it’s not ready to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, but it is considering it
Tesla (TSLA) stock is on an incredible run, here’s why
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up more than 50% over the last month in one of the company’s best runs in value ever. Here’s an idea of why Tesla’s stock is gaining momentum. Macroeconomics has a big impact on large stocks, like Tesla, and improvements on that front have helped the automaker, but the NASDAQ is… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock is on an incredible run, here’s why
Toyota shareholders protest EV stance with votes to oust longtime leader from the board
Toyota shareholders are sending a clear message at the Japanese automaker’s annual meeting this year – it’s time to go electric. Several investors have mentioned they have voted or plan to vote to remove longtime leader Akio Toyoda from the board over the automaker’s EV stance. Shareholders voice their opinion on Toyota’s EV stance After… Continue reading Toyota shareholders protest EV stance with votes to oust longtime leader from the board
Tesla’s NACS connector gains support from a bunch of other companies
Tesla’s NACS connector is gaining support from several other companies, primarily charging station manufacturers and operators. Following the announcement that both Ford and GM will adopt Tesla’s NACS connector in future electric vehicles in North America, EV charging companies have announced that they, too, will support the connector. As we reported after the GM announcement,… Continue reading Tesla’s NACS connector gains support from a bunch of other companies