Tesla investors are starting to get increasingly concerned that Elon Musk’s focus on Twitter is taking him away from the automaker as its stock is falling. The CEO tried to reassure shareholders saying that he has ‘Tesla covered’, but he also said that he is sleeping at Twitter’s headquarters “until the social media is fixed”.… Continue reading Elon Musk: ‘I have Tesla covered too’ as he sleeps at Twitter HQ
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Can GM electric vehicles turn a profit by 2025? Mary Barra is betting on it
General Motors (GM) EV push will soon pay off. GM investors are gearing up for an update from CEO Mary Barra this week that includes a mention of the automaker turning a profit on its electric vehicles in 2025. As the race to claim EV market share heats up, many automakers are taking significant losses… Continue reading Can GM electric vehicles turn a profit by 2025? Mary Barra is betting on it
Elon Musk moves his top lieutenant at Tesla to SpaceX after a controversy
Elon Musk’s top lieutenant at Tesla, Omead Afshar, is now working at SpaceX after leaving Tesla over a strange controversy. Omead Afshar’s official position at Tesla is director of the office of the CEO – Elon Musk’s office. But in practice, he has been seen as Musk’s chief of staff since Sam Teller, Musk’s longtime… Continue reading Elon Musk moves his top lieutenant at Tesla to SpaceX after a controversy
Tesla to hold rare event for Tesla Semi deliveries on Dec. 1
Tesla confirmed that it is going to hold an event on December 1 for the first Tesla Semi deliveries. More details about the production version of the electric truck could be released. While Tesla used to hold regular unveiling events for new products and production vehicle programs, the automaker moved away from them since the… Continue reading Tesla to hold rare event for Tesla Semi deliveries on Dec. 1
Tesla helps boost EV market share in California’s crashing auto market
Tesla is showing some strong resilience in California’s crashing car market and is helping boost EV market share to a new record. With the slowdown that came with the pandemic and the more recent supply chain issues, the auto industry has yet to go back to pre-2020 levels of deliveries. California New Car Dealers Association… Continue reading Tesla helps boost EV market share in California’s crashing auto market
Tesla China responds to dramatic crash that kills two [video]
Tesla will assist Chinese authorities in investigating a dramatic Tesla Model Y crash in Guangdong, China, which killed two and injured three. But rumors have been flying on social media with potential causes of the crash, most of which are untrue or impossible. The accident happened on November 5, and video has been circulating on… Continue reading Tesla China responds to dramatic crash that kills two [video]
Tesla confirms its Supercharger is way more powerful than previously thought
With the opening of its proprietary charge connector, Tesla has confirmed its Supercharger is way more powerful than we previously thought. It points to up to 900 kW of potential total output. Yesterday, Tesla surprised many by announcing that it is opening its EV charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard… Continue reading Tesla confirms its Supercharger is way more powerful than previously thought
Tesla starts rolling wide Full Self-Driving v11 update: exciting and scary
Tesla is starting the rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) v11 update, which is supposed to be the wider release to everyone who bought FSD in North America. It is both an exciting and scary step as it is supposed to merge Telsa’s FSD and Autopilot highway stacks. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive… Continue reading Tesla starts rolling wide Full Self-Driving v11 update: exciting and scary
GM’s exploring V2H, V2G, and Virtual Power Plant capabilities for EVs
General Motors (GM) is looking to accelerate the adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in EVs. A new partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will investigate integrating bidirectional charging into the grid to improve energy distribution. It’s no secret by now, GM is going all in on electric vehicles with its strategy to provide… Continue reading GM’s exploring V2H, V2G, and Virtual Power Plant capabilities for EVs
Tesla opens its EV charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard
Tesla announced that it is opening its electric car charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard in North America. Why is the company doing this now, 10 years after it debuted in the 2012 Model S? Earlier this year, Aptera launched a petition for Tesla’s charge connector to replace CCS as… Continue reading Tesla opens its EV charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard