EV seed-stage company Tenet, which offers consumer loans for EVs, today announced it has secured $25 million in a first-of-its-kind warehouse facility from NY Green Bank for EV loan financing that originates in New York State. If you’re not familiar with the term warehouse financing, it’s “a form of inventory financing that involves a loan made by… Continue reading New York State is funding an EV-only consumer loan platform
Author: Electrek Newsfeed
Tesla lithium refinery project moves to private negotiations in Texas
Tesla is currently working on a lithium refinery project that would be coming to Corpus Christi, Texas, and it sounds like the automaker is in the final stretch of its negotiations with the authorities. In September, we learned that Tesla has a plan to build a lithium refining facility on the Gulf Coast of Texas.… Continue reading Tesla lithium refinery project moves to private negotiations in Texas
A quick look at Waymo’s custom, steering wheel-less robotaxi [Video]
A year after Waymo announced a custom robotaxi for its ride-hailing service, the Alphabet company today previewed the autonomous electric vehicle. The Google Self-Driving Car Project did have the custom “Firefly” that also lacked a steering wheel, but was just for testing. Waymo’s modern vehicles are the Chrysler Pacifica and Jaguar I-Pace with various cameras… Continue reading A quick look at Waymo’s custom, steering wheel-less robotaxi [Video]
Toyota premieres 5th-generation Prius plug-in
Toyota launched the global world premiere of its fifth-generation Prius from Japan this morning. The famed plug-in hybrid sees a new exterior design and will deliver a decent boost to its electric range compared to its previous generation. The Toyota Prius has been in production for over two decades and holds its spot in automotive… Continue reading Toyota premieres 5th-generation Prius plug-in
Nissan launches “EV Carefree+” to encourage ICE drivers to make the switch to electric
Nissan is charging up the EV ownership experience with its new “EV Carefree+” program launched Wednesday. The initiative aims to deliver Nissan Ariya and LEAF buyers a “positive, stress-free” experience with an all-inclusive benefits package. After debuting its first electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF, in 2010 as one of the first mass-market pure EVs at… Continue reading Nissan launches “EV Carefree+” to encourage ICE drivers to make the switch to electric
Elon Musk has a successor in mind to be Tesla CEO
Elon Musk has a successor in mind to become the next Tesla CEO, according to new comments from Tesla board member James Murdoch. Musk has always had a strange relationship with his role as CEO of Tesla. He undoubtedly has had an incredible impact on the company, which is widely credited for significantly accelerating the… Continue reading Elon Musk has a successor in mind to be Tesla CEO
Tesla sees drop in buyer interest, survey says – we might know why
A new survey shows a significant drop in consumer interest in buying Tesla vehicles, and we might know the reason why. Kelley Blue Book has released its latest Brand Watch survey, and the company claims that it points to “plummeted” shopper interest in Tesla vehicles: Meanwhile, shopper interest in Tesla plummeted quarter over quarter. Tesla fell… Continue reading Tesla sees drop in buyer interest, survey says – we might know why
Tesla reports two new fatal crashes involving Autopilot or FSD Beta
Report ID Report Version Reporting Entity Report Type Report Month Report Year Report Submission Date VIN VIN – Unknown Serial Number Make Model Model – Unknown Model Year Model Year – Unknown Same Vehicle ID Mileage Mileage – Unknown Driver / Operator Type ADAS/ADS Version ADAS/ADS Version – Unknown ADAS/ADS Version CBI ADS Equipped? Automation… Continue reading Tesla reports two new fatal crashes involving Autopilot or FSD Beta
Tesla aims to produce 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year
Tesla is aiming to produce about 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year, which is a bit higher than what was anticipated. After five years of waiting, Tesla is now finally in early production with the Tesla Semi electric truck. Electrek exclusively reported that Tesla was building a production line for the Tesla Semi in a new… Continue reading Tesla aims to produce 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year
Tesla Gigafactory Texas construction workers sue for labor violations, claim unsafe conditions
Construction workers at Tesla Gigafactory Texas are suing for labor violations amid claims of unsafe conditions at the sprawling site. Gigafactory Texas is Tesla’s latest giant factory site under construction with several large buildings being built to support electric vehicle and battery production. Tesla has been employing thousands of construction workers at the site over… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Texas construction workers sue for labor violations, claim unsafe conditions