Tesla has managed to greatly improve its camera quality on its existing electric cars with HW3 through an over-the-air software update. Lately, Tesla has been flexing its capability to improve its vehicles with over-the-air software updates. Earlier this week, we reported on Tesla making its vehicles safer through an over-the-air software update that now automatically… Continue reading Tesla manages to greatly improve camera quality on its cars through software update
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Toyota designs electric Baby Lunar Cruiser inspired by the FJ Land Cruiser
The electric Baby Lunar Cruiser is “built to conquer rugged terrain on Earth and beyond,” Toyota claims. Inspired by the original FJ40 Land Cruiser, the electric Moon Rover takes cues from the real Lunar Cruiser Toyota is developing with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Although you can tell this is just a concept, it’s… Continue reading Toyota designs electric Baby Lunar Cruiser inspired by the FJ Land Cruiser
Renault forms joint venture with Volvo Group to develop lineup of all-electric 800V delivery vans
Renault Group and Volvo Group have announced the forming of a new company together to help decarbonize the logistics industry. The new joint venture will specialize in developing a lineup of all-electric vans built atop a new LCV skateboard platform. Volvo Group remains a massive Swedish manufacturing conglomerate approaching 100 years of service. Not to… Continue reading Renault forms joint venture with Volvo Group to develop lineup of all-electric 800V delivery vans
Nissan is recalling nearly 10K Ariya EVs over this software defect
Nissan is recalling certain 2023 Ariya electric SUVs over defective inverter software that can cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly. The recall, reported on September 8, impacts 9,813 Ariya vehicles. Based on Nissan’s production records, the issue occurred on certain MY23 Ayiya EVs built between June 17, 2022, and May 19, 2023. Nissan says… Continue reading Nissan is recalling nearly 10K Ariya EVs over this software defect
UAW says GM will place all EV battery plants under union agreement
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain announced today that GM has “leapfrogged” other automakers in strike negotiations by agreeing to place all EV battery plant workers under the union’s national master agreement. The UAW has been on a partial strike for three weeks now, contending that workers’ pay has not kept up with auto industry… Continue reading UAW says GM will place all EV battery plants under union agreement
Audi is offering up to $20K off its sporty e-tron GT to rival Tesla’s Model S
Can the RS e-tron GT keep up with Tesla’s Model S Plaid? Audi is hoping so. The automaker is offering up to $20,000 off its high-performance e-tron GT as it looks to stay in the race. Next to the Porsche Taycan Turbo, Audi was one of the first automakers to take on Tesla’s Model S… Continue reading Audi is offering up to $20K off its sporty e-tron GT to rival Tesla’s Model S
Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated
Tesla’s lithium refinery, which CEO Elon Musk called a “money-printing machine,” is now expected to come online sooner than anticipated. In September 2022, we learned that Tesla has a plan to build a lithium refining facility on the Gulf Coast of Texas. The goal of the new plant is to produce lithium hydroxide to support Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated
A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey
A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey, and the truck driver claims that the fire originated from one of the electric vehicles. Electric vehicles don’t catch on fire at a rate higher than gasoline-powered vehicles, but they do catch on fire for different reasons. When those don’t involve crashes, it’s important to… Continue reading A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey
Tesla prices keep dropping, Model 3 & Y now at lowest prices ever
Tesla prices have been falling all year, and today we’ve got another price cut to report on most trims of Tesla’s most popular models, leaving the Model 3 at the lowest price it’s ever been. Model Y – Long Range & Performance are $2K cheaper The Model Y Long Range and Model Y Performance are… Continue reading Tesla prices keep dropping, Model 3 & Y now at lowest prices ever
GM kicks off European EV campaign with $90,000 Cadillac Lyriq, more models coming
General Motors is gearing up to reenter Europe with a new EV offensive. To spearhead the campaign, GM announced Thursday it’s taking orders for the Cadillac Lyriq in Switzerland. The luxury brand will launch electric models in Sweden, France, and three other European countries over the next two years, according to Bloomberg. GM has been… Continue reading GM kicks off European EV campaign with $90,000 Cadillac Lyriq, more models coming