After years of price increases, Tesla has updated pricing on its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The Model S now starts at just $90,000. Over the last few years, Tesla has gradually increased prices across its entire lineup amid supply chain difficulties and inflation, but also mainly due to enjoying some robust demand.… Continue reading Tesla drops Model S and Model X prices, now starts at just $90K
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First Toyota and BYD co-developed electric bZ3 rolls off the line in China for under $30K
The first Toyota bZ3 electric vehicle powered by BYD technology came off the assembly line this week in China. The co-developed Toyota-FAW bZ3 EV starts at just over $27,000 (189,800 RMB), with deliveries expected to begin soon. Toyota officially announced the bZ3 EV in October 2022, its second model from its bZ (Beyond Zero) lineup… Continue reading First Toyota and BYD co-developed electric bZ3 rolls off the line in China for under $30K
Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, and it’s huge
Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, a new generation of its DC fast-charging stations, and it’s much bigger than the previous generation. Last year, we reported on Tesla’s Supercharger V4 design being revealed in the plans for a new station. Tesla is believed to be ramping up production of the new charger in order to… Continue reading Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, and it’s huge
Watch Tesla Semi and Cybertruck go head-to-head in a ‘sort of’ drag race
Tesla has put the Cybertruck against the Tesla Semi in what looks like a drag race, but it is more likely a photo op. As a semi-truck, the Tesla Semi has truly impressive performance. Drivers have said that it handles more like a sports car than a semi-truck – and it sure accelerates closer to… Continue reading Watch Tesla Semi and Cybertruck go head-to-head in a ‘sort of’ drag race
Audi shows just how many car parts can be recycled through its ‘close the loop’ project
Through its joint project, MaterialLoop, Audi is proving you can turn old cars into new ones. The project aims to “close the loop” on materials, such as steel, aluminum, plastic, and glass, recycling them to build new cars and significantly reduce emissions and waste. Gas-powered cars emit around 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide each… Continue reading Audi shows just how many car parts can be recycled through its ‘close the loop’ project
Tesla has built its 4 millionth electric car
Tesla announced that it has built its 4 millionth electric car, and the rate of production is increasing at an impressive pace. It took Tesla 12 years of operations in order to build its first million electric vehicles; the automaker achieved that milestone in early 2020. Now just a few years later, Tesla has repeated… Continue reading Tesla has built its 4 millionth electric car
Tesla teases a new wireless home charging station
Tesla has teased what appears to be a new wireless home charging station as part of its charging presentation during its Investor Day. Investor Day included presentations from all of Tesla’s major divisions, including a presentation about charging by Rebecca Tinucci, head of global charging infrastructure. The bulk of the presentation focused on Tesla’s extensive… Continue reading Tesla teases a new wireless home charging station
Deadly Tesla crash was just pedal confusion, despite social media rumors
A deadly Tesla crash in China last November, which at the time was subject to swirling social media rumors that blamed it on Autopilot or brake failure or too-powerful electric motors, turns out to have just been another example of pedal confusion. But now, data from the car’s Event Data Recorder has been posted to… Continue reading Deadly Tesla crash was just pedal confusion, despite social media rumors
Tesla announces unlimited overnight charging for $30 per month
Tesla announced that it will soon launch a new plan for unlimited overnight charging for $30 per month as part of its ‘Tesla Electric’ energy retailing business. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to… Continue reading Tesla announces unlimited overnight charging for $30 per month
Tesla says it could have bidirectional charging in two years, but will it?
Tesla vehicles will be capable of bidirectional charging within the next two years, according to comments from Tesla VP Drew Baglino at today’s Investor Day event. A question was asked during the Q&A portion about whether Tesla would move towards enabling bidirectional charging on its cars, noting the company’s historical reluctance to do so. Drew… Continue reading Tesla says it could have bidirectional charging in two years, but will it?