Tesla Cybertruck has received a few new aftermarket modification packages that turn it into an electric tank for military applications – or for safety-concerned civilians. Unplugged Performance, a Tesla tuner, has already unveiled a Cybertruck modified to become a police patrol vehicle. Now, the company has partnered with Archimedes Defense to build a military version… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck gets modded into an electric tank for military
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Tesla is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000
Tesla is testing a Model 3 with a cheaper interior. It is currently only available in Mexico, but it could make it to other markets if successful. Tesla notoriously doesn’t offer many, if any, interior options other than a black or white interior. That’s why many were surprised to be presented with a new Model… Continue reading Tesla is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000
Tesla keeps cool, Rivian heats up, Uber throws shade, and NIO swings
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s weird new cooler faces off against Rivian’s clever new camp kitchen, Uber’s CEO thinks Elon is underestimating the problem, and NIO shows off its new rival to the best-selling Tesla Model Y. PLUS: Ford give its dealers a sneak peak at its EV product roadmap and a Texas… Continue reading Tesla keeps cool, Rivian heats up, Uber throws shade, and NIO swings
Acura’s new concept previews the first model atop Honda’s EV platform that will be built in US
Days after teasing a sneak peek image of a new concept, Acura unveiled the “Performance EV” during a global debut at Monterey Car Week. The design of the SUV concept delivers a glimpse into what consumers will eventually see in a bonafide production model that will be built in the US by Honda and be… Continue reading Acura’s new concept previews the first model atop Honda’s EV platform that will be built in US
Tesla launches $700 Cybertruck cooler that fits in the frunk
Tesla has launched a new $700 cooler designed to fit into the Cybertruck’s front trunk or “frunk.” Frunks are an awesome feature of electric vehicles. I find them particularly useful in electric pickup trucks since pickups don’t have trunks, and you don’t always keep the bed clean enough for luggage. The Cybertruck’s design results in… Continue reading Tesla launches $700 Cybertruck cooler that fits in the frunk
Tesla underestimates complexity of running customer fleet-based robotaxi service, Uber CEO says
Tesla ride-hailing app Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi explains how Tesla is underestimating the complexity of running a customer fleet-based robotaxi ride-hailing service. For years now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has talked about the automaker solving self-driving and enabling its fleet of millions of customer vehicles to be onboarded on a Tesla-run robotaxi ride-hailing service. He… Continue reading Tesla underestimates complexity of running customer fleet-based robotaxi service, Uber CEO says
Tesla tops charging game, VW and Polestar come correct, and tiny robots
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, JD Power crowns Tesla the king of the EV charging experience … but that just means it’s all downhill from here, right? Volkswagen, Polestar, and Kia sure hope so – and they’re bringing some real competition to Elon Musk and his aging product line to market like, Right. F***ing. Now.… Continue reading Tesla tops charging game, VW and Polestar come correct, and tiny robots
Tesla escapes recall in NHTSA suspension investigation, but is recommended to change a part
Tesla has escaped a recall in NHTSA’s suspension investigation, which is finally closed after years, but it received a recommendation to change parts in more cars. For years now, Tesla has been dealing with allegations of suspension defect on its Model S and Model X vehicles. Things started to ramp up in 2020 when Tesla recalled… Continue reading Tesla escapes recall in NHTSA suspension investigation, but is recommended to change a part
Tesla dominates charging experience and it’s not even close, new study says
A new study by JD Power shows that Tesla still dominates the electric vehicle charging experience, and it’s not even close. Tesla’s early approach to the charging experience was built as a service to EV owners rather than a way to make money off of them. This enabled Tesla to focus on making the experience… Continue reading Tesla dominates charging experience and it’s not even close, new study says
Burger bots! Serve Robotics and Uber Eats to roll out autonomous robot deliveries for Shake Shack
Uber Eats customers in Los Angeles may have their next Shake Shack order delivered to them via an autonomous robot. Autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics has announced a new partnership with the fast-food chain and will deploy the robots around LA to hand off orders for Uber Eats. Serve Robotics ($SERV) is a developer… Continue reading Burger bots! Serve Robotics and Uber Eats to roll out autonomous robot deliveries for Shake Shack