Tesla has significantly ramped up its hiring effort for Cybertruck production, which is just a few months away. The Cybertruck production program is being closely followed by the industry as it is likely the most important new electric vehicle to launch this year. With over 1.5 million reservations and Tesla’s incredible track record in building… Continue reading Tesla significantly ramps up hiring for Cybertruck production
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This insane Tesla Solar Roof earns the owner $350 per month
This insane Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwall installation is earning the homeowner $350 per month as part of a virtual power plant. With this product, Tesla aims to offer a rooftop solar power option for new homes or homes that need a new roof soon. If you need a new roof and want solar power,… Continue reading This insane Tesla Solar Roof earns the owner $350 per month
Nissan Ariya production running one-third short of planned in EV’s latest setback
Despite Nissan recently announcing it will boost efforts to bring electric vehicles to market, production of the automaker’s first electric SUV, the Nissan Ariya, is running one-third short of planned. Nissan introduced the Ariya electric SUV in 2020, its second global electric vehicle, after establishing an early lead with the LEAF released in 2010 as… Continue reading Nissan Ariya production running one-third short of planned in EV’s latest setback
Tesla opens direct Powerwall orders again, don’t have to combine with solar
Tesla has decided to open direct Powerwall orders again after previously only making the popular home battery pack available with a solar power system. Home battery packs have greatly gained in popularity in recent years. People have been looking for more energy security to counter power outages and to make better use of renewable energy,… Continue reading Tesla opens direct Powerwall orders again, don’t have to combine with solar
Tesla Cybertruck size revealed? How does it compare to a Ford Raptor?
Tesla Cybertruck’s size has apparently been revealed through executives at Investor Day, confirming that it is just a bit smaller than the original prototype. Not long after unveiling the Cybertruck prototype in 2019, CEO Elon Musk started talking about making the electric pickup smaller to fit inside a regular garage. In 2020, the CEO was… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck size revealed? How does it compare to a Ford Raptor?
Tesla is facing ‘criminal’ allegations regarding Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla is facing “criminal” allegations regarding Gigafactory Berlin as environmentalists accuse the automaker of “suspected water pollution and a possible environmental crime.” For years now, Tesla has been in battle with environmentalists in Germany who have tried to stop or slow down the construction of and production at Gigafactory Berlin. Their complaints have ranged from… Continue reading Tesla is facing ‘criminal’ allegations regarding Gigafactory Berlin
Faraday Future Q4 and full 2022 results: FF 91 SOP this month pending millions in funding
Could we actually see tenacious EV startup Faraday Future begin production of its long-promised flagship EV, the FF 91 Futurist? According to Faraday Future’s recent Q4 and full 2022 financial report, production could begin as early as this month. However, much of the startup’s outlook and goals for 2023 are heavily contingent on the receipt… Continue reading Faraday Future Q4 and full 2022 results: FF 91 SOP this month pending millions in funding
Nissan says it will bring EV powertrain costs down by 30%, here’s what that entails
Nissan is doubling down on its new efforts to boost electric vehicle production. The automaker says under its new EV powertrain approach, development and manufacturing costs will be reduced by 30% by 2026. Despite Nissan’s early lead in the pure battery electric vehicle market with the release of the LEAF in 2011, the Japanese automaker… Continue reading Nissan says it will bring EV powertrain costs down by 30%, here’s what that entails
Tesla announces a new ‘high-visibility glass roof’ for Model S
Tesla announced today that its new Model S vehicles come with a new “high-visibility glass roof” following a slight refresh. There has been sort of a stealth refresh of the Model S and Model X. The main reason appears to be the integration of Tesla’s Hardware 4.0 Autopilot and Self-Driving sensors and computer, but the… Continue reading Tesla announces a new ‘high-visibility glass roof’ for Model S
This is what it might take to get everyone to stop driving gas cars
Tesla Model 3 Source: Tesla Rebates and tax credits might need a tweak to incentivize consumers to fully switch to electric vehicles – here’s what a new study found. Electrek spoke with Brad Greenwood, professor of information systems and operations management at George Mason University’s School of Business, about his recent research, which found that EV subsidies… Continue reading This is what it might take to get everyone to stop driving gas cars