Tesla is offering buyers to cover the cost of Germany cutting its EV incentive if the automaker can’t deliver by the end of the year amid a massive sale push in the country. Germany is an important auto market in Europe and one that is difficult to penetrate for foreign automakers because of the strong… Continue reading Tesla offers to cover ending EV incentive in Germany amid massive sale push
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Vintage Nissan Leaf-powered electric pickup packs ‘2X the power, 3X the torque’ of the gas burner
Nissan flaunted a modified vintage electric truck at SEMA 2022 fitted with a Nissan Leaf motor. The vintage-looking EV pickup was created by Tommy Pike Customs and delivers considerably more power than the original four-cylinder gas burner. Electric 1987 Nissan Sunny Leaf vintage pickup As one chapter closes, another opens. A vintage 1987 Nissan Sunny… Continue reading Vintage Nissan Leaf-powered electric pickup packs ‘2X the power, 3X the torque’ of the gas burner
Honda wants to make ‘edgy’ EVs without fake manual transmissions, unlike Toyota
Honda is shying away from the idea of adding fake manual transmissions to its upcoming EV lineup, unlike Toyota, which has filed for patents to introduce the technology. Honda, Toyota differ in adding simulated transmissions to EV models During an interview with Car and Driver, Honda’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, and head of electrification Shinji Aoyama… Continue reading Honda wants to make ‘edgy’ EVs without fake manual transmissions, unlike Toyota
Tesla Bot-like humanoid robots could be a $150 billion business, says Goldman Sachs
Humanoid robots, like the recently unveiled Tesla Bot, could be a $150 billion-a-year business within the next 15 years, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The idea of robots taking over menial tasks and reducing labor costs has been around for a long time, but it has taken on a different meaning. Robots have… Continue reading Tesla Bot-like humanoid robots could be a $150 billion business, says Goldman Sachs
Tesla price cuts are resulting in cancellations for China EV brands
Tesla’s recent price cuts in China are reportedly resulting in “significant cancellations” for Chinese EV brands. However, deliveries are down month-to-month in October. Last month, Tesla announced some significant price cuts for the Model 3 and Model Y in China. This was important news for Tesla since there have been early signs of a demand… Continue reading Tesla price cuts are resulting in cancellations for China EV brands
Fisker Q3 results: 62k reservations, 42k units coming in 2023, and a drivable PEAR Prototype
According to its financial results report for Q3 2022 released today, Fisker remains on schedule to begin production of its flagship Ocean SUV two weeks from now. The American EV automaker is also reporting over 62,000 combined reservations and orders ahead of a four phase production plan that’s expected to produce 42,400 units by the… Continue reading Fisker Q3 results: 62k reservations, 42k units coming in 2023, and a drivable PEAR Prototype
Honda patents this teeny tiny electric motorcycle that snaps together with others like Transformers
Honda may have its eyes on the lucrative shared electric mobility market, based on new patent images showing a fascinating little electric motorcycle or e-scooter variant. Companies like Bird, Lime, Veo, Tier, and others have rolled out increasingly interesting electric scooters and e-mopeds designed for sharing applications in dense urban areas. While stand up scooters… Continue reading Honda patents this teeny tiny electric motorcycle that snaps together with others like Transformers
GM and Microvast pair up to develop tech to boost battery safety
Separators are safety-critical EV battery components, so GM and battery maker Microvast are pairing up to develop the technology of separators, as well as build a new separator plant in the United States. Separators separate the anode from the cathode, allowing for ion transfer. It’s one of the most important elements inside the battery cell. The… Continue reading GM and Microvast pair up to develop tech to boost battery safety
No, Tesla Cybertruck production is not being further delayed
Reports of Tesla Cybertruck production being delayed again are coming out, but these are based on a weak and confusing report. There’s no evidence that the electric truck is not on schedule. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric pickup truck would make it to market by the end… Continue reading No, Tesla Cybertruck production is not being further delayed
Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers
Tesla is looking to replicate the massive success that it achieved at Gigafactory Shanghai in the United States by bringing some of its Chinese engineers to help improve production at Fremont factory. It’s hard to overstate the success that has been Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai. Tesla was extremely successful in ramping up production at Gigafactory Shanghai,… Continue reading Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers