Tesla has released an update on its Cybertruck production program and shared new pictures of the production line and testing. There are many eyes on the Tesla Cybertruck production program. It is expected to have a significant long-term impact on the EV industry and the pickup truck market. Most recently, Tesla has indicated that it… Continue reading Tesla gives Cybertruck update, shares new pictures of production, and more
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Tesla slashes price again, with brand new cars now starting under $40,000
Tesla has implemented another wave of price cuts across its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. It’s the second time this month, resulting in its electric cars starting under $40,000 before incentives. After consistently and gradually increasing its electric vehicle prices over the last two years, Tesla has started bringing those prices down in 2023… Continue reading Tesla slashes price again, with brand new cars now starting under $40,000
Toyota reveals new fully electric bZ models, including a sport crossover and family SUV
Toyota Motor introduced two new fully electric concept models at the Auto Show in Shanghai Tuesday as part of its expanding bZ (Beyond Zero) lineup. The new EVs include a sport crossover and family-oriented SUV that will be launched in China next year. The Japanese automaker released its first electric vehicle, the bZ4X SUV, in… Continue reading Toyota reveals new fully electric bZ models, including a sport crossover and family SUV
Nissan unveils new Arizon electric SUV concept, a ‘multifunctional partner’
Nissan has revealed its latest fully electric vehicle concept at Auto Shanghai 2023. The Arizon electric SUV is designed to serve as a “multifunctional partner,” according to Nissan. Although Nissan was an early pioneer, releasing the LEAF in 2010 as one of the first mass-market EVs, it took the Japanese automaker over a decade to… Continue reading Nissan unveils new Arizon electric SUV concept, a ‘multifunctional partner’
Elon Musk to get the last laugh as ultra-ambitious Tesla Model Y prediction comes true
Elon Musk is getting the last laugh as his ultra-ambitious prediction about the Tesla Model Y becoming the best-selling car in the world has come true. People often like to poke fun at Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his predictions that didn’t turn out to be true, and rightfully so, especially for things like his… Continue reading Elon Musk to get the last laugh as ultra-ambitious Tesla Model Y prediction comes true
Tesla launches new Model 3 with almost 400 miles of range, but it’s just for businesses
Tesla announced that it is making a new version of the Model 3 with the Long Range battery pack and a single RWD motor, but it’s only available to businesses in the UK. Currently, Tesla only sells three versions of the Model 3: Standard Range RWD Long Range AWD Performance AWD But now the automaker… Continue reading Tesla launches new Model 3 with almost 400 miles of range, but it’s just for businesses
Tesla expects massive savings for Powerwall owners in California following net metering change
Tesla is expecting its Powerwall to become an even bigger difference maker for homeowners with solar in California following a net metering change. California changed its net metering rules starting this week. The new Net Billing Tariff (NBT), sometimes referred to as NEM 3.0, is now the new solar billing policy, and it basically results in… Continue reading Tesla expects massive savings for Powerwall owners in California following net metering change
First Toyota electric sedan powered by BYD earns 5,000 orders on first sales day
Toyota’s first electric sedan, the bZ3, powered by BYD technology, received a warm welcome on its first day on the market. The bZ3 secured 5,000 orders on April 16, according to FAW-Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China. The bZ3 was officially unveiled last October as Toyota’s second fully electric model in its bZ (Beyond… Continue reading First Toyota electric sedan powered by BYD earns 5,000 orders on first sales day
GM expects entire EV lineup to qualify for full $7,500 tax credit as Bolt EV inventory runs low
General Motors shared Monday that it now leads the industry in the number of EV models that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit. GM expects its entire lineup of electric vehicles under the MSRP cap to be eligible for the full EV tax credit in 2023. After selling over 20,000 fully electric models in… Continue reading GM expects entire EV lineup to qualify for full $7,500 tax credit as Bolt EV inventory runs low
Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is looking for a new factory in the US
Tesla’s primary battery cell supplier, Panasonic, is once again looking to build a new factory in the US after recently announcing a new one. When Tesla initially sought a battery supplier in the early 2000s, no one wanted to sell the company Li-ion battery cells to put in an electric vehicle. At that time, Li-ion… Continue reading Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is looking for a new factory in the US