Nissan has revealed its latest fully electric vehicle concept at Auto Shanghai 2023. The Arizon electric SUV is designed to serve as a “multifunctional partner,” according to Nissan. Although Nissan was an early pioneer, releasing the LEAF in 2010 as one of the first mass-market EVs, it took the Japanese automaker over a decade to… Continue reading Nissan unveils new Arizon electric SUV concept, a ‘multifunctional partner’
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Elon Musk to get the last laugh as ultra-ambitious Tesla Model Y prediction comes true
Elon Musk is getting the last laugh as his ultra-ambitious prediction about the Tesla Model Y becoming the best-selling car in the world has come true. People often like to poke fun at Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his predictions that didn’t turn out to be true, and rightfully so, especially for things like his… Continue reading Elon Musk to get the last laugh as ultra-ambitious Tesla Model Y prediction comes true
Tesla launches new Model 3 with almost 400 miles of range, but it’s just for businesses
Tesla announced that it is making a new version of the Model 3 with the Long Range battery pack and a single RWD motor, but it’s only available to businesses in the UK. Currently, Tesla only sells three versions of the Model 3: Standard Range RWD Long Range AWD Performance AWD But now the automaker… Continue reading Tesla launches new Model 3 with almost 400 miles of range, but it’s just for businesses
Tesla expects massive savings for Powerwall owners in California following net metering change
Tesla is expecting its Powerwall to become an even bigger difference maker for homeowners with solar in California following a net metering change. California changed its net metering rules starting this week. The new Net Billing Tariff (NBT), sometimes referred to as NEM 3.0, is now the new solar billing policy, and it basically results in… Continue reading Tesla expects massive savings for Powerwall owners in California following net metering change
First Toyota electric sedan powered by BYD earns 5,000 orders on first sales day
Toyota’s first electric sedan, the bZ3, powered by BYD technology, received a warm welcome on its first day on the market. The bZ3 secured 5,000 orders on April 16, according to FAW-Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China. The bZ3 was officially unveiled last October as Toyota’s second fully electric model in its bZ (Beyond… Continue reading First Toyota electric sedan powered by BYD earns 5,000 orders on first sales day
GM expects entire EV lineup to qualify for full $7,500 tax credit as Bolt EV inventory runs low
General Motors shared Monday that it now leads the industry in the number of EV models that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit. GM expects its entire lineup of electric vehicles under the MSRP cap to be eligible for the full EV tax credit in 2023. After selling over 20,000 fully electric models in… Continue reading GM expects entire EV lineup to qualify for full $7,500 tax credit as Bolt EV inventory runs low
Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is looking for a new factory in the US
Tesla’s primary battery cell supplier, Panasonic, is once again looking to build a new factory in the US after recently announcing a new one. When Tesla initially sought a battery supplier in the early 2000s, no one wanted to sell the company Li-ion battery cells to put in an electric vehicle. At that time, Li-ion… Continue reading Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is looking for a new factory in the US
Tesla’s price cuts are a challenge to automakers, says Renault CEO
Tesla’s recent further price cuts should be taken as a “warning” for other automakers amid what some see as an “EV price war,” says Renault CEO Fabrice Cambolive. Since the start of the year, Tesla has adjusted its pricing many times, including two significant price drops across its entire lineup. The aggressive price drops have… Continue reading Tesla’s price cuts are a challenge to automakers, says Renault CEO
Tesla faces backlash from Giga Shanghai workers after cutting performance bonus over a death
Tesla is facing a backlash from employees at Gigafactory Shanghai who are complaining about their performance bonuses having been cut reportedly because of an accidental death at the factory earlier this year. Gigafactory Shanghai has become a critical asset for Tesla. The factory was able to quickly ramp up production to become Tesla’s highest output… Continue reading Tesla faces backlash from Giga Shanghai workers after cutting performance bonus over a death
Elon Musk is rumored to be starting new AI startup after saying Tesla would play a role in AGI
Elon Musk is rumored to be starting a new AI startup to compete with OpenAI after he left the organization, which he co-founded, supposedly because of a conflict of interest with Tesla’s own artificial intelligence effort. Now it sounds like he is funding a startup that could compete with Tesla, based on his latest comments.… Continue reading Elon Musk is rumored to be starting new AI startup after saying Tesla would play a role in AGI