Germany’s top automaker just took the top EV position after squeaking by Tesla in electric car registrations through July. Volkswagen leads the German EV market with its new electric van gaining momentum. Volkswagen overtakes Tesla in the German EV market Although Tesla has led the market up until the first half of the year, Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen edges past Tesla in tight German EV race through July with an unsung hero
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Tesla partners with EnergyHub to build ‘largest virtual power plant in Northeast’
Tesla and EnergyHub have announced a new partnership to build “the largest virtual power plant in [the] Northeast.” Virtual power plants are becoming one of Tesla’s most underappreciated products. Tesla is using its existing and growing fleet of Powerwalls to aggregate their power capacity and offer electric grid services to utilities while compensating homeowners for… Continue reading Tesla partners with EnergyHub to build ‘largest virtual power plant in Northeast’
GM’s BrightDrop continues North American expansion by bringing its electric vans to Mexico
GM’s all-electric, last-mile delivery business BrightDrop has added a third North American territory to its coverage map – Mexico. The e-delivery specialist shared details of its latest market expansion this evening, which will soon include sales of its two all-electric vans to the South. BrightDrop was formed by GM in early 2021 to develop an ecosystem… Continue reading GM’s BrightDrop continues North American expansion by bringing its electric vans to Mexico
Tesla Cybertruck spotted next to Rivian R1T for size comparison
With only a few Tesla Cybertruck prototypes out there, it has rarely been spotted next to another electric pickup truck for a nice size comparison. But now we get to see it next to a Rivian R1T. We are likely weeks away from the first Cybertruck deliveries, yet we don’t have the finalized specs and… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted next to Rivian R1T for size comparison
Tesla vehicles get added to $4,000 used EV credit, if you can find one under $25,000
Tesla vehicles have been added to the eligibility list for the up to $4,000 used electric car credit. It should make used Tesla electric cars cheaper if you can find one under $25,000. With the reform of the EV federal tax credit launched in 2023 came a new tax credit for used electric vehicles. Interestingly,… Continue reading Tesla vehicles get added to $4,000 used EV credit, if you can find one under $25,000
Tesla (TSLA) announces departure of its long-time CFO
Tesla has announced the departure of its long-time chief financial officer (CFO), Zachary Kirkhorn, who will be replaced by Tesla’s chief accounting officer, Vaibhav Taneja. While Tesla has had issues retaining leadership at some positions, it wasn’t the case for the CFO. Deepak Ahuja was Tesla’s CFO for roughly a decade, and when he left… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) announces departure of its long-time CFO
Tesla Cybertruck’s small frunk revealed in leaked video
A video from inside Tesla Gigafactory Texas has revealed the Cybertruck’s frunk for the first time. As expected based on recent sightings, it is small, but at least, it’s there. Front trunks, or frunks, are believed to be more valuable in electric pickup trucks rather than in regular passenger electric cars since they have beds… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck’s small frunk revealed in leaked video
Fisker (FSR) cuts guidance again despite hitting an ‘inflection’ point in Q2
California-based Fisker Inc. (FSR) released its second-quarter earnings Friday. Despite improving profitability, Fisker lowered its annual production guidance again due to supplier constraints. Fisker cuts 2023 EV production guidance Fisker delivered its first Ocean electric SUV in May as the EV startup began ramping up production. After producing 55 Ocean SUVs in the first three… Continue reading Fisker (FSR) cuts guidance again despite hitting an ‘inflection’ point in Q2
Toyota’s electric robotaxis set for ‘large-scale deployment’ in China through new partnership
Toyota has a new way of deploying its EVs across China. Autonomous mobility startup Pony.ai announced Friday that it held a joint venture singing ceremony with Toyota Motor Investment and GAC Toyota Motor to mass produce and deploy fully driverless electric robotaxis in China. Toyota electric robotaxis to take on China The new joint venture… Continue reading Toyota’s electric robotaxis set for ‘large-scale deployment’ in China through new partnership
Audi is resurrecting this sports car sedan as a more powerful electric revival
Fans of the Audi RS6 sports car sedan (saloon) have reason to celebrate. Audi Sport plans to resurrect the RS6 saloon as an even more powerful, high-performance electric sedan. Audi RS6 sports car will have a powerful electric revival The Audi RS6 has attracted fans for over 20 years, but the classic sedan was discontinued… Continue reading Audi is resurrecting this sports car sedan as a more powerful electric revival