Tesla and the Nuevo León state government are still negotiating for the latter to deploy infrastructure at the Gigafactory Mexico site, which could possibly explain the holdup in starting construction. Tesla finally announced Gigafactory Mexico during its Investor Day in March. The automaker secured a piece of land just outside of Monterrey, Nuevo León, to build the plant.… Continue reading Tesla wants gov to deploy infrastructure at Giga Mexico site, possible holdup
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Tesla goes on hiring spree to finally bring Tesla Semi to volume production
Tesla has started to hire for a lot of positions meant to deploy a volume production line for the Tesla Semi electric truck at Gigafactory Nevada. The more we learn about the Tesla Semi, the more it sounds like a critical product to help slash emissions from heavy trucking. But it needs to be deployed… Continue reading Tesla goes on hiring spree to finally bring Tesla Semi to volume production
Toyota to power new EVs in the US with big LG battery supply agreement
Toyota has found a battery supplier to power its next wave of electric vehicles in the US. LG Energy Solution and Toyota signed a long-term battery supply agreement Wednesday for upcoming EV models assembled in the US. Starting in 2025, LG Energy Solution will supply Toyota with 20 GWh of battery modules annually. According to… Continue reading Toyota to power new EVs in the US with big LG battery supply agreement
Toyota is developing a small bZ electric crossover with… Suzuki?
The smallest electric vehicle under Toyota’s “Beyond Zero,” or bZ lineup, is under development. The small bZ electric crossover is reportedly being prepped in collaboration with Suzuki. Toyota is finally waking up as the auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles heats up. Over the past several months, Toyota has revealed a series of innovations to… Continue reading Toyota is developing a small bZ electric crossover with… Suzuki?
Nissan’s sales woes in China worsen as slow EV shift proves costly
Japan’s hesitancy toward EVs is taking its toll on automakers in China. Nissan’s sales are plummeting after failing to keep up with EV leaders like Tesla and BYD. Slow EV transition is costing Nissan in China Nissan is struggling to keep up in the largest EV market globally as sales continue to slide. The Japanese… Continue reading Nissan’s sales woes in China worsen as slow EV shift proves costly
Tesla is building something called ‘Giga Water Loop’
Tesla is planning to build something called “Giga Water Loop” just outside of Gigafactory Texas in Austin. But we are not sure what it is. Gigafatory Texas is arguably Tesla’s most ambitious manufacturing project to date, and that’s saying a lot because the company has many ambitious manufacturing projects. The project is already housing Model… Continue reading Tesla is building something called ‘Giga Water Loop’
SpaceX is already using Tesla Cybertruck at Starbase
SpaceX is already using a Tesla Cybertruck in its operations at StarBase as the electric pickup truck has been spotted towing a rocket engine. Earlier this week, we reported on seeing a Tesla Cybertruck accelerate like a rocket. Now we see one carry a rocket, or at least part of one. Despite Tesla not officially… Continue reading SpaceX is already using Tesla Cybertruck at Starbase
Tesla expands Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico, adds new accessories
Tesla has expanded Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico – in Baja California, at the starting point of a rally in which Elon Musk hinted the Cybertruck would perform well. The automaker also seems to be testing new accessories. We expect Tesla to announce the Cybertruck launch event very soon, but in the meantime,… Continue reading Tesla expands Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico, adds new accessories
Nissan’s new Hyper Urban electric crossover concept is a bold vision of the future
Is this our first look at Nissan’s next-gen electric SUV? The automaker revealed its Hyper Urban electric SUV concept, giving a glimpse into Nissan’s future design and tech offerings. Nissan is previewing future electric models as it looks to advance its position, with EV sales gaining momentum globally. The automaker revealed a new sporty electric… Continue reading Nissan’s new Hyper Urban electric crossover concept is a bold vision of the future
GM releases Q3 numbers, Bolt leads the way while Ultium finally ramps
GM has released its Q3 delivery numbers and EV sales are plugging along, most notably with a huge increase in deliveries of GM’s first Ultium vehicles, the Cadillac Lyriq and Hummer EV, suggesting that GM might finally be getting Ultium off the ground. But compared to GM’s overall non-EV sales, the Q3 total of just… Continue reading GM releases Q3 numbers, Bolt leads the way while Ultium finally ramps