A new EV not based on GM’s Ultium Platform? The automaker shared its “Proxima” EV design concept based on a new architecture designed for the future generation of electric models in China. GM’s Forward-Looking Design Center in Shanghai, one of four globally, unveiled a series of innovations this week. The facility, which doubled the size… Continue reading GM reveals new ‘Proxima’ EV design concept and platform for next-generation EVs in China
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2024 Chevy Equinox EV spotted rolling off GM’s production line
General Motors is launching the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV this fall, what it calls “an affordable game-changer,” with a starting price of around $30,000. Ahead of its official launch, the electric SUV was spotted rolling off GM’s production line at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. After introducing several new high-volume electric models last year,… Continue reading 2024 Chevy Equinox EV spotted rolling off GM’s production line
Tesla brings Native land loophole to New York to avoid dumb direct sale ban
Tesla is going to repeat a loophole it has previously used to open stores and service centers where direct sale laws prevent it by operating on Native land. This time, the automaker is doing it in New York. There are a few states in the US that have laws prohibiting direct sales of electric vehicles… Continue reading Tesla brings Native land loophole to New York to avoid dumb direct sale ban
Elon Musk: Tesla open to license Autopilot and more to automakers following Ford deal
Following the deal to work with Ford on access to the Supercharger network, CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla is open to licensing Autopilot, Full Self-Driving, and EV technology to other automakers. Are there going to be any takers? Back in 2014, Tesla announced that it made all its patents “open source.” Almost a decade… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla open to license Autopilot and more to automakers following Ford deal
Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong
CharIn, the association behind the CCS EV charging standard, has issued a response to the Tesla and Ford partnership on the NACS charging standard. They are unhappy about it, but here’s what they get wrong. Last month, Ford announced that it will integrate NACS, Tesla’s charge connector that it open-sourced last year in an attempt… Continue reading Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong
GM CEO says Tesla has the lead in electric cars, doesn’t see profitable $30-40K EVs until end of decade
GM CEO Mary Barra says that she doesn’t see profitable electric cars in the $30,000 to $40,000 range until the end of the decade or “maybe even later.” Here’s why she is wrong and why it doesn’t even matter. At a Sanford Bernstein conference, Barra commented on the current EV market and admitted that Tesla… Continue reading GM CEO says Tesla has the lead in electric cars, doesn’t see profitable $30-40K EVs until end of decade
Tesla inventory is going down as discounts, tax credits, and referrals seem to work
Tesla’s new inventory vehicles are going down following a high earlier this year as recent discounts, new tax credits, and referrals appear to be working. High-interest rates and inflation have made the auto market have reduced the pool of new car buyers and made the auto market more competitive. To compete, Tesla has slashed prices… Continue reading Tesla inventory is going down as discounts, tax credits, and referrals seem to work
Tesla reclaims Nürburgring lap record with new Model S Plaid with Track package
Tesla has reclaimed the production EV lap record on the famous Nürburgring race track with a new Model S Plaid equipped with the Track package. Nürburgring has been a fighting ground for Tesla and Porsche over the last few years. After Porsche brought its brand-new Taycan electric car to the Nürburgring racetrack to break a… Continue reading Tesla reclaims Nürburgring lap record with new Model S Plaid with Track package
Tesla boosts referral program to help sales, $1000 off and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving
Tesla is boosting its referral program to help sales at the end of the quarter with $1,000 off and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving for Model S and Model X, and more credits for Model 3 and Model Y. While Tesla recently said that it will try a little advertising, it still relies on… Continue reading Tesla boosts referral program to help sales, $1000 off and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving
GM to boost key EV battery materials supply in North America through $1B JV investment
General Motors (GM) and South Korean advanced EV battery materials company Posco Future M revealed an additional investment in its new cathode factory in Ontario, Canada, now exceeding $1 billion. GM plans to enhance CAM supply in North America The new funding will help increase Cathode active material (CAM) production and the precursor materials (pCAM)… Continue reading GM to boost key EV battery materials supply in North America through $1B JV investment