General Motors (GM) believes it has the manufacturing capacity within its existing network as the transition to EVs heats up. The automaker does not plan to close or open new plants as it looks to maximize efficiency within its current footprint. GM’s top manufacturing executive, Gerald Johnson, told Automotive News in a recent interview the… Continue reading GM not planning to open or close any plants amid electric vehicle shift
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GM announces it will also adopt Tesla’s NACS connector
Following the news that Ford will adopt Tesla’s connector, now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), GM is also confirming that it will adopt the charging standard. This is likely the next step in a domino effect that should solidify NACS as the new charging standard for electric cars in North America. When… Continue reading GM announces it will also adopt Tesla’s NACS connector
Tesla plans for 375,000 Cybertrucks per year, will have release candidates by late August
Tesla is planning to produce 375,000 Cybertrucks per year and have release candidates by late August, according to communications they sent to suppliers. The Cybertruck is arguably the most anticipated electric vehicle program to launch this year. We, along with about 1.5 million reservation holders, have been following it closely to have an idea of… Continue reading Tesla plans for 375,000 Cybertrucks per year, will have release candidates by late August
Tesla is rumored to be planning a ‘more than $4.5 billion factory’ in Spain
Tesla is rumored to be planning a “more than $4.5 billion factory” around Valencia in Spain, according to a local news report. Today, the local government confirmed today that it is negotiating with an automaker for a potential large investment in the region, but it did not confirm which company is behind the project. Local… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be planning a ‘more than $4.5 billion factory’ in Spain
Tesla secures yet another large Megapack project
Tesla Energy, the automaker’s energy division, has secured yet another large Megapack project. This time, it will help balance Belgium’s electricity grid. Back in 2019, Tesla launched the Megapack; it was Tesla’s third stationary energy storage product after the Powerwall and Powerpack. A single Megapack unit is a container-sized “3 MWh battery system” with integrated modules,… Continue reading Tesla secures yet another large Megapack project
Tesla Model 3 refresh spotted ahead of launch
A Tesla Model 3 refresh prototype was spotted ahead of the launch, which could be imminent as the automaker appears to be liquidating existing Model 3 vehicles. Late last year, we started hearing rumors that Tesla was working on a Model 3 refresh that would come during the second half of 2023. The project is reportedly… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 refresh spotted ahead of launch
Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets Mongolian PM for potential investment in copper-rich country
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has virtually met Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene about the automaker making a potential investment in the copper-rich country. Mongolia is a resource-rich country, including some rare earth metals as well as copper, which can be useful in the electric vehicle industry. Rio Tinto is building one of the largest copper… Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets Mongolian PM for potential investment in copper-rich country
GM reveals new ‘Proxima’ EV design concept and platform for next-generation EVs in China
A new EV not based on GM’s Ultium Platform? The automaker shared its “Proxima” EV design concept based on a new architecture designed for the future generation of electric models in China. GM’s Forward-Looking Design Center in Shanghai, one of four globally, unveiled a series of innovations this week. The facility, which doubled the size… Continue reading GM reveals new ‘Proxima’ EV design concept and platform for next-generation EVs in China
2024 Chevy Equinox EV spotted rolling off GM’s production line
General Motors is launching the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV this fall, what it calls “an affordable game-changer,” with a starting price of around $30,000. Ahead of its official launch, the electric SUV was spotted rolling off GM’s production line at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. After introducing several new high-volume electric models last year,… Continue reading 2024 Chevy Equinox EV spotted rolling off GM’s production line
Tesla brings Native land loophole to New York to avoid dumb direct sale ban
Tesla is going to repeat a loophole it has previously used to open stores and service centers where direct sale laws prevent it by operating on Native land. This time, the automaker is doing it in New York. There are a few states in the US that have laws prohibiting direct sales of electric vehicles… Continue reading Tesla brings Native land loophole to New York to avoid dumb direct sale ban