California-based EV startup Fisker’s (FSR) stock is trending higher Friday despite announcing plans to raise funds by offering $170 million in convertible notes. Fisker announced in a press release Friday its intentions to offer $170 million in senior convertible notes to existing institutional investors. The convertible notes are due in 2025, securing roughly $150 million… Continue reading Fisker (FSR) stock on the rise despite plans to raise funds, diluting investors
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Honda unveils $10K electric N-Van e with 130-mile range that can power your home
This week, Honda revealed new information about its upcoming mini electric N-Van e with an anticipated 130 miles (210 km) of range. The new Honda N-Van e is built for business and personal use with features like vehicle-to-home (V2H), a flexible interior, and portable power capabilities. The Japanese automaker announced plans last December to launch… Continue reading Honda unveils $10K electric N-Van e with 130-mile range that can power your home
Tesla quietly held ‘Installer Day’ amid move to rely more on third-party installers
Tesla quietly held an “Installer Day” amid a move to rely more on third-party installers for its energy business. Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla making a major change in strategy in its solar and energy storage business. Ever since Tesla acquired SolarCity in 2016 and turned it into its own… Continue reading Tesla quietly held ‘Installer Day’ amid move to rely more on third-party installers
Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day
A Tesla Semi electric truck traveled over 1,000 miles in a single day in a real-world test for a new independent study. There have been a lot of doubts about class 8 battery-electric semi-trucks. Many didn’t think that they would ever be able to compete with diesel trucks. Bill Gates was among those doubters. Gates argued… Continue reading Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day
Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger
Tesla has broken ground on the site of its planned futuristic diner with a drive-in theater and Supercharger station. Yes, it sounds like that crazy project is actually happening. This project has been in the works for a long time. In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates &… Continue reading Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger
Honda previews its first electric SUV arriving in 2024 with estimated range, pricing
We are finally getting a sneak peek of Honda’s first 100% electric SUV arriving next year, the Honda Prologue. With pre-sales starting later this year, here’s what you can expect regarding pricing and range. Honda unveils its first 100% electric SUV Honda unveiled the Prologue last October, co-developed by General Motors. The Japanese automaker has… Continue reading Honda previews its first electric SUV arriving in 2024 with estimated range, pricing
Tesla embarrasses all automakers with these two charts
Tesla has a well-known lead in the US electric vehicle market, but these two new charts help visualize that lead to a degree that should embarrass all other automakers in the US. For over almost a decade now, Tesla has been the EV market in the US. My Grammarly is asking me to correct to… Continue reading Tesla embarrasses all automakers with these two charts
Tesla delivers Cybertruck launch event apparel – hinting at imminent launch
Tesla has started to deliver Cybertruck launch event apparel to employees – hinting at an imminent launch for the electric pickup truck. We still don’t have a date for the Cybertruck launch event. The last official words came from CEO Elon Musk, who said he expected Tesla to hold a delivery event for Cybertruck at… Continue reading Tesla delivers Cybertruck launch event apparel – hinting at imminent launch
Tesla enters critical trial over fatal Autopilot crash
Tesla is going into a critical trial today over a death that reportedly happened in an Autopilot crash. The result of the trial could have an impact on the legal outcomes of other similar incidents. Starting today, the trial is taking place in California’s Riverside County Superior Court over a civil lawsuit brought by Micah… Continue reading Tesla enters critical trial over fatal Autopilot crash
AOC can’t find a union-made EV to trade for her Tesla: That’s a problem.
In the midst of the United Auto Workers’ strike, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked on Face The Nation whether she plans to trade in her Tesla Model 3 for a union-built EV. However, there really aren’t many EVs she could pick from, and that’s a problem for the Big Three, the UAW, the American auto… Continue reading AOC can’t find a union-made EV to trade for her Tesla: That’s a problem.