Tesla has applied for a patent on a new “ultra-hard” steel alloy that it plans to use with the Cybertruck electric pickup truck. One of the Cybertruck’s biggest differentiating features is the fact that Tesla plans to build it with a body and “exoskeleton” made of “ultra-hard” stainless steel: Cybertruck is built with an exterior… Continue reading Tesla applies for patent for ‘ultra-hard steel’ for Cybertruck
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A new Tesla model or a prank? new prototype spotted is confusing us
A new prototype vehicle has been spotted over the last few days and it clearly has some Tesla design features. It could be a test mule for the upcoming new “Tesla Model 2” $25,000 electric car or it could be nothing. The rumors about a new Tesla vehicle have been ramping up over the last… Continue reading A new Tesla model or a prank? new prototype spotted is confusing us
First Tesla Supercharger with ‘Magic Dock’ for non-Tesla electric cars spotted in the US
The first Tesla Supercharger station with a “Magic Dock” to allow non-Tesla electric cars to charge has been spotted in the US. After opening its Supercharger network in Europe last year and indicating that it would do the same in North America by the end of the year, we were a bit disappointed when it… Continue reading First Tesla Supercharger with ‘Magic Dock’ for non-Tesla electric cars spotted in the US
Fisker taps ChargePoint as official public charging partner for North America
Fisker Inc. has announced Level 2 and DC Fast charging network ChargePoint as its North American partner to support its incoming EVs. The collaboration will provide future Fisker Ocean owners with access to over 400,000 roaming ports, including 16,700 fast chargers. The second iteration of Fisker ($FSR) began production of its flagship EV, the Ocean,… Continue reading Fisker taps ChargePoint as official public charging partner for North America
Did Tesla just leak the design of its new electric compact car?
Tesla might have leaked design drawings of its upcoming new electric compact car as part of a new corporate video. At Tesla Battery Day in 2020, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla will be making a $25,000 electric car. The CEO commented in the announcement: Tesla will make a compelling $25,000 electric vehicle that is… Continue reading Did Tesla just leak the design of its new electric compact car?
Tesla Model 3 refresh spotted with new wheels
A Tesla Model 3 prototype with a refreshed design under camouflage has been spotted sporting new wheels. Late last year, we started hearing rumors that Tesla is working on a Model 3 refresh that would come during the second half of 2023. The project is reportedly codenamed “Highland.” For a few years now, Tesla has been… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 refresh spotted with new wheels
Tesla to announce move to new ‘California Engineering Headquarters’
Tesla is set to announce a move to a new ‘California Engineering Headquarters’ in about an hour with both CEO Elon Musk and Governor Gavin Newsome participating in the announcement. California has been critical to Tesla’s success over the last 20 years. The state has helped Tesla in its time of need, and its strong… Continue reading Tesla to announce move to new ‘California Engineering Headquarters’
Tesla Cybertruck’s air suspension spotted in potato video
A new Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted with a functioning air suspension, but it was all filmed with a potato, unfortunately. As we recently reported, we expected to start seeing a lot more Cybertruck sightings as the automaker is testing its new fleet of beta prototypes ahead of the start of production. The first beta prototype… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck’s air suspension spotted in potato video
Uber Freight declares ‘electric trucks are finally here’ with its first EV pilot program
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
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