A new survey of American truck drivers shows that many of them are getting ready to go electric, but the majority of them don’t even believe Tesla Cybertruck is a “real truck.” American Trucks is behind the survey and described its intention with it: While electric vehicles have been in high demand in recent years, electric pickup… Continue reading Truck drivers don’t believe Tesla Cybertruck is a ‘real truck’
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Tesla finally starts rolling out Full Self-Driving Beta v11
Tesla has finally started the broad rollout of Full Self-Driving Beta v11, a significant update that is Autopilto with the Full Self-Driving Beta software stack. Tesla FSD Beta v11 is both an exciting and scary step as it is supposed to merge Tesla’s FSD and Autopilot highway stacks. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive… Continue reading Tesla finally starts rolling out Full Self-Driving Beta v11
2023 Nissan Ariya first drive: e-4ORCE shines in a perfect crossover for drivers new to EVs
This week, Nissan invited a select group of writers up to Wine Country to test drive the pre-production models of its all-electric 2023 Ariya crossover SUV. This was my first experience in the Ariya and I was excited at the opportunity to try out Nissan’s AWD e-4ORCE technology. It did not disappoint. These upcoming Ariya… Continue reading 2023 Nissan Ariya first drive: e-4ORCE shines in a perfect crossover for drivers new to EVs
Cadillac goes after Tesla by setting up test drives at Supercharger station
GM’s Cadillac is going after Tesla’s clientele in a not-so-subtle way by setting up test drives directly at a Tesla Supercharger station. How can you find people who like electric vehicles? If you find Tesla owners, you likely found people who are into electric vehicles. Where can you find Tesla owners? Supercharger stations are a… Continue reading Cadillac goes after Tesla by setting up test drives at Supercharger station
Tesla releases new mobile app with better insight into your battery pack
Tesla has released a new mobile app update that gives owners better insights into their vehicle’s battery pack, among other things. The mobile app is at the center of the Tesla ownership experience. It is used to unlock and start a Tesla vehicle, and whenever the owner is not in the vehicle, it has some… Continue reading Tesla releases new mobile app with better insight into your battery pack
Audi Q6 e-tron prototype shot testing ahead of debut this year [Photos]
Audi says its new Q6 e-tron is “close to production” as puts it to the test in the far northern outskirts of Europe. New photos of the Audi Q6 e-tron show what we can expect from the model set to launch the brand with four rings into a new era, starting later this year. Audi… Continue reading Audi Q6 e-tron prototype shot testing ahead of debut this year [Photos]
Tesla applies to expand Gigafactory Berlin to 1 million vehicles per year
Tesla has submitted its environmental application to expand Gigafactory Berlin to produce one million vehicles per year. When ramping up a new vehicle to volume production at a new factory, Tesla generally considers 5,000 units per week to be the goal. After starting production late in 2021, Tesla originally aimed to achieve that at Gigafactory… Continue reading Tesla applies to expand Gigafactory Berlin to 1 million vehicles per year
Tesla launches new feature to help solar homeowners charge with excess solar power
Tesla is launching a new feature to help homeowners with rooftop solar to charge their Tesla vehicles with excess solar power. Over the last few years, Tesla has made it clear that it is more interested in controlling a power load rather than bidirectional charging, which has become popular in the EV industry. Earlier this… Continue reading Tesla launches new feature to help solar homeowners charge with excess solar power
Tesla is being sued by owner in attempt to remove its monopoly on repairs
Tesla is facing a new lawsuit instigated by an owner who is attempting to have Tesla give up its quasi-monopoly on repairing its vehicles. Most people agree that Tesla bypassing the franchise car dealer model and going direct to consumers is an asset for the company. Tesla is removing the intermediary between the automaker and… Continue reading Tesla is being sued by owner in attempt to remove its monopoly on repairs
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v11 is coming this weekend, if you believe Elon Musk
After months of waiting, Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v11 is going to a wide release this weekend, if you believe Elon Musk. Tesla FSD Beta v11 is both an exciting and scary step as it is supposed to merge Tesla’s FSD and Autopilot highway stacks. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v11 is coming this weekend, if you believe Elon Musk