Uber Freight is teaming up with California-based WattEV, an electric trucking and charging infrastructure company, to launch the company’s first zero-emission electric truck pilot. Uber Freight announces its first electric truck pilot “Electric trucks are finally here,” Uber Freight head of sustainability Illina Frankiv declared after announcing the collaboration. Uber’s (the rideshare company) commercial trucking… Continue reading Uber Freight declares ‘electric trucks are finally here’ with its first EV pilot program
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Tesla shifts its own battery cell production capacity from Germany to the US
Tesla is shifting its battery cell production capacity from Germany to the US as it expects that it is going to be more useful there, giving the automaker’s buyers access to the $7,500 federal tax credit. For the last three years, Tesla has been working to build its battery cells with a new 4680 format.… Continue reading Tesla shifts its own battery cell production capacity from Germany to the US
Tesla signs deal with interesting new battery technology company
Tesla has signed a deal with Magnis Energy Technologies, an interesting new battery technology company based in Australia. It could become an important partner for the automaker. Magnis announced today that it signed an anode active materials (AAM) offtake agreement with Tesla: Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd (“Magnis”, or the “Company”) (ASX: MNS; OTCQX: MNSEF; FSE:… Continue reading Tesla signs deal with interesting new battery technology company
Nissan Ariya EV price drops following Toyota’s massive electric vehicle discount in China
Nissan is slashing prices on its first electric SUV, the Nissan Ariya, in China to remain competitive in the booming Chinese electric vehicle market. Nissan slashes Ariya EV prices after Toyota in China Less than a week after Toyota cut prices on its first electric SUV, the bZ4X, in China, Nissan is following suit. Nissan’s… Continue reading Nissan Ariya EV price drops following Toyota’s massive electric vehicle discount in China
Uber taps Tata Motors for the largest EV commitment of its kind
Uber and Mumbai-based Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Monday to bring 25,000 EVs onto its network, the largest commitment between an automaker and rideshare platform in India. As one of the most popular rideshare companies, Uber has a massive responsibility to cut emissions from its fleet and protect the environment. Uber just… Continue reading Uber taps Tata Motors for the largest EV commitment of its kind
Tesla is considering buying a lithium miner, report says
Tesla is reportedly considering buying Brazil-based lithium miner Sigma Lithium, which is currently valued at $3 billion. With the rapidly rising costs of key minerals for battery production, Tesla has been considering venturing into the mining world. For example, in response to the rising cost of lithium, CEO Elon Musk said last year that Tesla “might”… Continue reading Tesla is considering buying a lithium miner, report says
Tesla explains what’s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback
In the release notes of the latest Tesla FSD Beta v11, Tesla explains what is happening to Autopilot with the new update, and it adds the capacity to send voice feedback. Tesla FSD Beta v11 is both an exciting and scary step as it is supposed to merge Tesla’s FSD and Autopilot highway stacks. FSD… Continue reading Tesla explains what’s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback
Tesla drops CCS adapter to $175 making it easier for universal fast charging
Tesla overnight dropped the price of its CCS Combo adapter to just $175 making the prospect of fast charging at any DC fast charging station a relatively easy prospect for most Tesla owners. The adapter which has cost $250 previously, is now 25% off, however the company isn’t advertising the price as a sale so… Continue reading Tesla drops CCS adapter to $175 making it easier for universal fast charging
GM plans to lead legacy OEMs in 2023 with 7 Ultium-based EVs, supply chain advantages
General Motors (GM) is planning to have a breakout year in 2023 as the automaker charges ahead on its EV strategy. GM expects to push past the competition with plans for seven Ultium-based EVs, in addition to the Bolt EV and EUV, by the end of the year as it retools its supply chain for… Continue reading GM plans to lead legacy OEMs in 2023 with 7 Ultium-based EVs, supply chain advantages
Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototypes spotted with lidar sensor
A Tesla Semi prototype and a Cybertruck prototype were spotted with a massive new lidar sensor in the front – likely to ground truth data for the Autopilot/self-driving sensor suite on those new vehicles. Lidar stands for Light Detection and Ranging, and it is a method for determining ranges by targeting an object with a… Continue reading Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototypes spotted with lidar sensor