Elon Musk reveals that Tesla has a ‘performance Cybertruck’ – indicating that it could be one of the first versions of the electric pickup truck. Tesla is on the verge of delivering the first Cybertruck. Despite the automaker having produced likely hundreds of trucks and being about to start deliveries, there’s still a lot we… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla has a ‘performance Cybertruck’
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Honda JV becomes the first foreign partnership to launch a new EV brand in China
Dongfeng-Honda, the Japanese automaker’s joint venture (JV) in China, launched a new electric vehicle brand, “Lingxi,” this week. With Lingxi, Honda’s JV became the first foreign partnership in China to launch a completely new EV brand. Honda JV launches new “Lingxi” EV brand in China Although several automakers, including Volkswagen, Toyota, and others, have joint… Continue reading Honda JV becomes the first foreign partnership to launch a new EV brand in China
Is Toyota finally picking up EV production pace this time?
Toyota EV concepts (Source: Toyota) Despite a slow start, Toyota plans to accelerate electric vehicle output over the next several years. The Japanese automaker aims to triple EV production of Toyota and Lexus brand models in 2025 as mass production begins. Toyota to triple EV production in 2025 According to a new report from Nikkei,… Continue reading Is Toyota finally picking up EV production pace this time?
Tesla reveals unbelievable employment numbers at Giga Texas
Tesla reveals employment numbers at Gigafactory Texas that are so incredibly high they make the automaker one of the biggest employers in central Texas, and it’s just the beginning. Jason Shawhan, Tesla’s director of manufacturing at Giga Texas, revealed the employment numbers in a presentation reported by the Austin Business Journal. According to the executive,… Continue reading Tesla reveals unbelievable employment numbers at Giga Texas
Toyota teases new compact electric SUV in latest video
Toyota is giving us a look at its new compact electric SUV in a recent teaser video. The Japanese automaker hopes a smaller bZ compact SUV can help close the gap as global EV sales heat up. It’s no secret Toyota is one of (if not the) biggest laggards in the EV industry. Electric vehicles… Continue reading Toyota teases new compact electric SUV in latest video
Tesla rolls out Virtual Power Plant to SDG&E customers in San Diego
Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant program, a way for Powerwall owners to make money selling energy to the grid in times of need, is rolling out to San Diego Gas & Electric utility customers now. SDG&E announced late last month the start of its own virtual power plant (VPP) program which would leverage household backup batteries… Continue reading Tesla rolls out Virtual Power Plant to SDG&E customers in San Diego
Jaguar signs deal with Tesla for Supercharger access, will adopt NACS
Jaguar announced that it has signed a deal with Tesla to get access to the Supercharger network. The British automaker also agreed to adopt the Tesla-designed NACS connector in North America. The NACS domino effect has been in full force for the past few months. After Ford and GM announced that they will be adopting… Continue reading Jaguar signs deal with Tesla for Supercharger access, will adopt NACS
Tesla Cybertruck spotted with colorful wrap – is Tesla going to offer wraps?
A new Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was spotted with a new colorful digital camouflage wrap. Do you think Tesla will offer factory/service wraps for the Cybertruck? Tesla has rarely used camouflage or wraps on prototype vehicles, but as of late, it has been using wraps on the Cybertruck more frequently. Many electric pickup trucks were… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted with colorful wrap – is Tesla going to offer wraps?
BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota
BYD Dolphin EV (Source: BYD) China’s largest automaker, BYD, is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on. The Chinese automaker introduced the Dolphin EV at a launch event in Tokyo on… Continue reading BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota
Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric
Could it be? The Nismo EV we’ve been waiting for? A sleek Nissan Ariya prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring recently, featuring several Nismo-like design features. Nissan introduced the Ariya in 2020, its first dedicated EV in over a decade following the LEAF. The electric crossover currently tops out at 389 horsepower and 442 lb-ft… Continue reading Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric