Tesla confirmed that it is going to allow third-party charging stations in its navigation system, but the stations are going to need to meet the automaker’s high standards. Right now, if you are looking for a charging station in the navigation system inside Tesla vehicles, you will only see Tesla charging stations. This hasn’t been… Continue reading Tesla to allow third-party charging stations in its navigation, but with high standards
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GM recalls 140,000 Chevy Bolt EVs due to risk of carpet catching fire
General Motors (GM) shared yesterday that it has issued a recall on 140,000 Chevy Bolt EVs throughout the US and Canada. The recall addresses a potential risk of fire in the EV’s carpet after an accident. Here’s what we know so far. The Chevrolet Bolt debuted in 2016 as the lone EV offering from GM;… Continue reading GM recalls 140,000 Chevy Bolt EVs due to risk of carpet catching fire
Tesla (TSLA) to implement hiring freeze and new round of layoffs
Tesla (TSLA) has told employees that it is implementing a hiring freeze and confirmed that another wave of layoffs is coming next quarter, according to a source familiar with the matter. In June, Elon Musk asked Tesla executives to “pause all hiring” and cut 10% of staff. The CEO has given different reasons to different people… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) to implement hiring freeze and new round of layoffs
Tesla is expanding into Turkey, starts hiring
Tesla is expanding its electric vehicle business in Turkey, a market that has been asking for Tesla services for years now. Despite the fact that Tesla is not officially in Turkey, there are many Tesla owners in the country who went to the trouble of importing the electric vehicles themselves and having them operate without… Continue reading Tesla is expanding into Turkey, starts hiring
Acura’s first electric vehicle, a GM-based SUV, is out for testing ahead of 2024 debut [images]
Acura’s first electric vehicles – the ZDX and ZDX Type S performance models – are out for testing ahead of their 2024 debut, revealing a first glimpse of the automaker’s electric future. Acura’s first electric vehicle prototype hits the roads Acura is a brand we don’t cover often because, up until now, the automaker has… Continue reading Acura’s first electric vehicle, a GM-based SUV, is out for testing ahead of 2024 debut [images]
Audi is converting all factories to produce EVs as it phases out gas cars
Audi is preparing to convert its entire network of global production factories to manufacture electric vehicles as it gears up to compete in the auto industry’s future. The German luxury automaker is going “all in” on electromobility as it prepares to bring the brand known for its four rings into the future. After several years… Continue reading Audi is converting all factories to produce EVs as it phases out gas cars
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk as it fired two employees over what it considered an “attack,” according to NLRB complaints. Earlier this year, SpaceX fired several employees who were drafting an internal letter to let the company’s leadership know that Musk’s behavior is “a frequent source of distraction and embarrassment.” The fired… Continue reading Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle detractors
General Motors believes installing around 40,000 Level 2 (L2) chargers through its Dealer Community Program can help build its position in the new EV era. However, with L2 chargers taking many hours to charge up an electric vehicle, is this really the experience GM wants for its EV owners? GM sticks to L2 EV chargers… Continue reading This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle detractors
Tesla announces 500,000 solar installations deployed
Tesla announced today that it has completed over 500,000 solar panel and solar roof installations to date. That’s 4 GW of solar capacity deployed. Tesla’s solar division was created through the acquisition of SolarCity in 2016. The business has been going in a serious downward trajectory since the acquisition, but it has seen an uptick… Continue reading Tesla announces 500,000 solar installations deployed
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is expected to be announced in the coming days as more details about the deal are coming to light. Earlier this year, people crossing the border between Texas and Nuevo Leon were surprised to see not just the usual marked lanes for cars and trucks, but also one marked “Tesla” (pictured above).… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days