At the recent launch of its new BEV factory, Toyota vowed its next-generation electric vehicles will deliver longer range and faster charging at a lower price. The Japanese automaker now says its new EVs, due out in 2026, will feature nearly 500 miles of range. At a technical briefing in June, Toyota revealed several new… Continue reading Toyota promises new EVs coming in 2026 with nearly 500 miles of range
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New petition calls for GM to stand by $30K Chevy Equinox EV starting price
A new petition calls for General Motors to stand by its promise of launching the Chevy Equinox EV with a starting price of “around $30,000.” Calls for GM to keep Equinox EV price around $30K GM is touting its strategy of building “EVs for everyone” with SUVs, trucks, sedans, luxury cars, and more, but who… Continue reading New petition calls for GM to stand by $30K Chevy Equinox EV starting price
Tesla achieves breakthrough in single-piece car casting, report says
Tesla has achieved a breakthrough in making Hot Wheels-like single-piece car casting a reality, according to a new insider report. In recent years, Tesla has heavily invested in large casting technology to produce vehicle bodies in just a couple of large parts rather than hundreds. The automaker now operates several of the world’s largest casting… Continue reading Tesla achieves breakthrough in single-piece car casting, report says
Tesla might offer Cybertruck coating to make it scratch-proof to everything but diamonds
Elon Musk suggested that Tesla might offer an optional coating for Cybertruck that should make the electric pickup scratch-proof to everything except objects with diamond-level hardness. The Cybertruck’s design might be polarizing, but one thing that everyone agrees on is that its stainless steel exterior is rugged. Tesla wrote about the exterior toughness and durability… Continue reading Tesla might offer Cybertruck coating to make it scratch-proof to everything but diamonds
Tesla moves closer to launching ‘Tesla Electric’ in Australia
Tesla applied with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to become a “Market Customer” in the electricity market in Australia – a move that is likely in preparation for the launch of its new “Tesla Electric” service in Australia. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a… Continue reading Tesla moves closer to launching ‘Tesla Electric’ in Australia
15 Tesla vehicles were torched by a group of radical morons
Fifteen Tesla vehicles were lit on fire at a car dealership in Frankfurt, Germany, this week, and a radical group of environmentalists has claimed to be behind the act of arson. With the incident alone, this gang of morons is probably responsible for more pollutant emissions than they can ever counter with their so-called activism.… Continue reading 15 Tesla vehicles were torched by a group of radical morons
Tesla (TSLA) is most shorted stock, Elon Musk suspects Bill Gates still in it
Tesla (TSLA) is still the most shorted stock out of all the US large-caps, and Elon Musk suspects that Bill Gates still has a large position against the company. Shorts, people betting against the stock of a company, have long played a part in Tesla’s history on the stock market. Throughout the years, Tesla was… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is most shorted stock, Elon Musk suspects Bill Gates still in it
Tesla officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs
Tesla has now officially launched Powerwall 3 on its website and released all the specs – other than the battery chemistry used. Last week, we reported on Tesla starting Powerwall 3 installations in the US despite having yet to launch the product on its website officially. In an overnight update, Tesla has finally introduced the… Continue reading Tesla officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs
BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join
Three major automakers have come forward and announced an equally-owned company focused on creating a single, cost-effective platform to connect EV drivers, automakers, and utility companies. BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Company have partnered up to create ChargeScape, LLC – potentially unlocking new value as an EV owners in North America.… Continue reading BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join
A Tesla robotaxi ‘concept’ was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography
A picture of a Tesla robotaxi “concept” was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography today. It is interesting, but I would also take it with a grain of salt. The Walter Isaacson biography of Elon Musk came out today. In recent weeks the biographer, who has been embedded in Musk’s life for years, has… Continue reading A Tesla robotaxi ‘concept’ was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography