A new report from China states that Tesla is planning a new 6-seat version of the Model Y with the planned design refreshed of the popular electric SUV. The automaker also reportedly plans to increase Model Y production capacity in Shanghai. As we have been reporting for months, Tesla is believed to be working on… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be planning new 6-seat Model Y
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Rally-ready Hyundai IONIQ 5, Tesla “ASS” and a long-range Volvo electric semi
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a rally-ready update plus a native NACS connector, Tesla’s smart summon arrives just two years late, and Volvo’s latest “breakthrough” electric semi truck goes more than 600 km between charges. We’ve also got word that Chinese car brand BYD is delaying a North American plant… Continue reading Rally-ready Hyundai IONIQ 5, Tesla “ASS” and a long-range Volvo electric semi
Tesla hints at seats that rotate facing backward in self-driving vehicle
According to communications sent to regulators, Tesla is hinting at making its self-driving vehicles with seats that can rotate to face backward. The advent of self-driving vehicles is going to open up new possibilities when it comes to vehicle design. Right now, they are mostly built on existing vehicles, which are built around human drivers… Continue reading Tesla hints at seats that rotate facing backward in self-driving vehicle
Tesla cars are now used like CCTV cameras by Oakland police
Tesla’s Sentry Mode features that record what is happening around the electric cars have often been used to help solve crimes, but Oakland Police is going a step further. After a wave of break-ins targeting Tesla vehicles in California in 2018-2019, Tesla came up with a new feature called ‘Sentry Mode’. It takes advantage of… Continue reading Tesla cars are now used like CCTV cameras by Oakland police
Hacker reveals Tesla is gathering extra data around its Robotaxi launch site
A hacker has revealed that Tesla has launched a new data gathering around the site where it plans to unveil its Robotaxi next month. It is raising questions about what the automaker is going to demonstrate at the event. While most other self-driving ride services, like Waymo and Cruise, focus on making their system work… Continue reading Hacker reveals Tesla is gathering extra data around its Robotaxi launch site
Tesla’s Oct 10 Robotaxi event will be at Warner Bros studio in LA
Tesla will unveil its Robotaxi product at Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, CA, on October 10th, according to a report by Bloomberg. Tesla has been using its Giga Texas facility for its unveilings in recent years, after many years of doing them in Calfornia, where the company was founded and where its design and engineering… Continue reading Tesla’s Oct 10 Robotaxi event will be at Warner Bros studio in LA
Tesla Cybertruck gets turned into Halo Warthog with working machine gun
A Youtuber has turned a Tesla Cybertruck into a Warthog, famous from the video game Halo, with a working machine gun on top. The fact that the Cybertruck only comes in a stainless steel finish is forcing some creativity out of the owners. You have to make a few modifications unless you want your Cybertruck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck gets turned into Halo Warthog with working machine gun
Chevy gains a new EV commercial van: GM’s BrightDrop
Chevy is expanding its EV portfolio with electric commercial vans. GM announced it’s moving BrightDrop under the Chevrolet brand. The move comes after rival Ford revealed plans for a new “digitally advanced” commercial EV van as part of its shifting electrified strategy. Chevy will sell GM’s Brightdrop EV vans GM is moving BrightDrop EVs to… Continue reading Chevy gains a new EV commercial van: GM’s BrightDrop
Tesla Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims
A new report from the Tesla supply chain in China claims that the Tesla Model Y refresh is planned for Q1 2025. After the Model 3 refresh launched last year, we have been expecting a Model Y refresh to follow. It started last year with a Reuters report claiming Tesla was planning a Model Y refresh called… Continue reading Tesla Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims
Cybertruck fire, 550 mile Hyundai IONIQ9, and school solar
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, a second Tesla Cybertruck has caught fire – this time after hitting a fire hydrant! In other news Hyundai rolls out an extended range EV with three rows of seats and 500 miles of range, and school solar is having its moment. We also cover BYD’s big profits despite the EV pricing… Continue reading Cybertruck fire, 550 mile Hyundai IONIQ9, and school solar