Following the deal to work with Ford on access to the Supercharger network, CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla is open to licensing Autopilot, Full Self-Driving, and EV technology to other automakers. Are there going to be any takers? Back in 2014, Tesla announced that it made all its patents “open source.” Almost a decade… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla open to license Autopilot and more to automakers following Ford deal
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Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong
CharIn, the association behind the CCS EV charging standard, has issued a response to the Tesla and Ford partnership on the NACS charging standard. They are unhappy about it, but here’s what they get wrong. Last month, Ford announced that it will integrate NACS, Tesla’s charge connector that it open-sourced last year in an attempt… Continue reading Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong
GM CEO says Tesla has the lead in electric cars, doesn’t see profitable $30-40K EVs until end of decade
GM CEO Mary Barra says that she doesn’t see profitable electric cars in the $30,000 to $40,000 range until the end of the decade or “maybe even later.” Here’s why she is wrong and why it doesn’t even matter. At a Sanford Bernstein conference, Barra commented on the current EV market and admitted that Tesla… Continue reading GM CEO says Tesla has the lead in electric cars, doesn’t see profitable $30-40K EVs until end of decade
Tesla inventory is going down as discounts, tax credits, and referrals seem to work
Tesla’s new inventory vehicles are going down following a high earlier this year as recent discounts, new tax credits, and referrals appear to be working. High-interest rates and inflation have made the auto market have reduced the pool of new car buyers and made the auto market more competitive. To compete, Tesla has slashed prices… Continue reading Tesla inventory is going down as discounts, tax credits, and referrals seem to work
Tesla reclaims Nürburgring lap record with new Model S Plaid with Track package
Tesla has reclaimed the production EV lap record on the famous Nürburgring race track with a new Model S Plaid equipped with the Track package. Nürburgring has been a fighting ground for Tesla and Porsche over the last few years. After Porsche brought its brand-new Taycan electric car to the Nürburgring racetrack to break a… Continue reading Tesla reclaims Nürburgring lap record with new Model S Plaid with Track package
Tesla boosts referral program to help sales, $1000 off and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving
Tesla is boosting its referral program to help sales at the end of the quarter with $1,000 off and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving for Model S and Model X, and more credits for Model 3 and Model Y. While Tesla recently said that it will try a little advertising, it still relies on… Continue reading Tesla boosts referral program to help sales, $1000 off and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving
GM to boost key EV battery materials supply in North America through $1B JV investment
General Motors (GM) and South Korean advanced EV battery materials company Posco Future M revealed an additional investment in its new cathode factory in Ontario, Canada, now exceeding $1 billion. GM plans to enhance CAM supply in North America The new funding will help increase Cathode active material (CAM) production and the precursor materials (pCAM)… Continue reading GM to boost key EV battery materials supply in North America through $1B JV investment
Tesla changes Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import
Tesla has updated its Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import. It, unfortunately, comes with less range and the same price. Tesla seems to be updating its vehicle lineup in Canada. We reported on Tesla launching a new Model Y RWD in Canada that brings the price of the electric SUV down to $59,990… Continue reading Tesla changes Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import
Fisker Ocean Extreme gets 360 mile EPA range ahead of US deliveries expected this month
Reservation holders who have been waiting patiently for Fisker Ocean deliveries to begin here in the states may see the new SUV in their driveways as early as this month… as long as they sprang for one of the top tier trims. Fisker is reporting that the Ocean Extreme SUV has been certified for US… Continue reading Fisker Ocean Extreme gets 360 mile EPA range ahead of US deliveries expected this month
Ford launches flexible Mustang Mach-E leases through Uber
Ford is partnering with Uber to offer flexible, no-commitment Mustang Mach-E leases for rideshare drivers. The first-of-its-kind agreement is designed to promote EVs while cutting emissions in cities. Ford and Uber expand Mustang Mach-E lease program The program, called Ford Drive, is kicking off in California, allowing rideshare drivers to lease a Mustang Mach-E over… Continue reading Ford launches flexible Mustang Mach-E leases through Uber