Tesla Semi Image credit: u/Tutrifor Pepsi, the first customer to use Tesla Semi, has commented on the deployment of the electric truck in its fleet and made some strange remarks about its range. When Tesla started deliveries of the Tesla Semi earlier this month, its first customer to take delivery was PepsiCo. Now the company… Continue reading Pepsi talks Tesla Semi; exec makes strange comments about the electric truck’s range
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Toyota shows off its first battery electric pickup truck, but will it be sold in the US?
Toyota Motors unveiled its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) pickup truck this week in Thailand. The EV prototype is generating interest among buyers and looks street-ready, but buyers are asking, will Toyota sell its electric pickup in the US? Will Toyota’s electric pickup truck make its way to the US? At its 60th Anniversary of… Continue reading Toyota shows off its first battery electric pickup truck, but will it be sold in the US?
Faraday Future has more funding lined up and targets March FF91 production, but there’s a big ‘if’
The saga of Faraday Future and its flagship EV, now referred to as the FF91 Futurist, continues. The long-running, almost enigmatic startup has come out today and announced another fresh round of funding to keep the company going. Better yet, Faraday Future is targeting a start of FF91 production in March with deliveries to follow… Continue reading Faraday Future has more funding lined up and targets March FF91 production, but there’s a big ‘if’
Tesla Cybertruck gets a $24K camper option
A company called Space Campers has launched a $24,000 bed-embedded camper for the Tesla Cybertruck. It’s one of now several companies already developing accessories for the electric pickup truck even though it’s not even on the market yet. Tesla Cybertruck is not even in production yet, but several companies have been trying to develop accessories… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck gets a $24K camper option
Tesla (TSLA) offers 10,000 free Supercharging miles to buyers as it tries to create urgency
Tesla has authorized its sales staff to offer 10,000 free Supercharging miles to customers who take delivery by the end of the month as it tries to create some urgency for buyers to take delivery. As we have recently reported, Tesla is having some rare demand issues lately – especially in the United States due… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) offers 10,000 free Supercharging miles to buyers as it tries to create urgency
Toyota delves into EV technology with new V2G pilot program
In a seemingly paradoxical change in mindset, Toyota announced a new partnership Thursday with Oncor Electric Delivery to explore the benefits of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV technology for drivers and the grid. Despite years of lobbying against electric vehicles, Toyota has apparently changed its stance over the past few months. Seeing the success of EV leaders… Continue reading Toyota delves into EV technology with new V2G pilot program
Tesla launches ‘Tesla Electric’ to become an electricity retailer
Tesla has launched “Tesla Electric” to become an electricity retailer through its Powerwall owners – starting with some markets in Texas. After gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla is taking things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local… Continue reading Tesla launches ‘Tesla Electric’ to become an electricity retailer
Tesla is on the verge of announcing a factory in Mexico, report says
Tesla has reportedly acquired land in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and it is on the verge of announcing a plan to build a factory on it. 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… Continue reading Tesla is on the verge of announcing a factory in Mexico, report says
Elon Musk sells yet another $3.6 billion in TSLA stock to fund twitter disaster
Elon Musk has sold another tranche of Tesla shares, this time worth $3.6 billion, amidst ongoing chaos related to his twitter takeover. The sale was announced in a Form 4 filing with the SEC on Wednesday night. The sale represents almost 22 million shares of TSLA sold over the course of the last three trading… Continue reading Elon Musk sells yet another $3.6 billion in TSLA stock to fund twitter disaster
Tesla drops the price on its already cheap home charging station
Tesla drops the price on its already cheap home charging station for electric vehicles as it tries to make its connector the new standard for North America. Last month, Tesla surprised many by announcing that it is opening its EV charge connector with the aim of making it the new standard in North America. The automaker is… Continue reading Tesla drops the price on its already cheap home charging station