Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant, says that it wants to build electric vehicles for Tesla like it builds iPhones for Apple. At its annual Tech Day today, Foxconn unveiled a new electric pickup truck and a new electric crossover. The manufacturing company has now unveiled a full lineup of electric vehicles that it can produce… Continue reading Foxconn wants to be for Tesla what it is to Apple
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Cadillac shares new details of hand-built Celestiq, including a starting price tag ‘north of $300K’
GM’s luxury brand Cadillac has shared a multitude of new details surrounding the upcoming Celestiq sedan it has been teasing for over a year and a half now. Cadillac is describing the Celestiq as its most technologically advanced and most luxurious vehicle ever, and it just may be its most expensive as well. Here’s the… Continue reading Cadillac shares new details of hand-built Celestiq, including a starting price tag ‘north of $300K’
Tesla launches home charging station that works with other electric cars
Tesla has launched a home charging station, or Wall Connector as it calls it, that works with other electric cars and not just Tesla vehicles. Unlike all other electric automakers, Tesla uses its own proprietary connector for vehicles produced for the North American market. This means the company’s charging network and products, like home chargers,… Continue reading Tesla launches home charging station that works with other electric cars
Mary Barra says GM is well-positioned despite the economy with new EV launches
General Motors leader and CEO Mary Barra talked about the automaker’s upcoming electric vehicle plans, saying the company is well-positioned to weather an economic storm in an interview. GM is launching several EV models and supporting energy products that Barra believes will see high demand, no matter the state of the economy. With interest rates… Continue reading Mary Barra says GM is well-positioned despite the economy with new EV launches
Tesla’s hiring rebounds following round of layoffs
Tesla is now ramping up its hiring effort following a round of layoffs earlier this year. Job listings have ramped up 50% since the layoffs. In June, Elon Musk asked Tesla executives to “pause all hiring” and cut 10% of staff. The CEO has given different reasons to different people for the layoffs, but Tesla… Continue reading Tesla’s hiring rebounds following round of layoffs
Tesla releases app update with solution for frozen door handles
Tesla has released a new mobile app update that includes a solution if your car has frozen door handles. During Model 3’s first winter, we reported on the electric car having some issues in cold weather, and Tesla said it was investigating the situation. Several owners in cold weather regions were experiencing difficulties entering their vehicles because… Continue reading Tesla releases app update with solution for frozen door handles
Audi wants to purify city air with filter-equipped EVs while they’re driving and charging
German automaker Audi shared that it has been working on a pilot project with supplier MANN + HUMMEL to develop a filter for the front end of EVs that can collect particulate matter while driving and charging. As Audi looks to make its production processes net-carbon-neutral, it also hopes to reduce emissions wherever possible, including… Continue reading Audi wants to purify city air with filter-equipped EVs while they’re driving and charging
Tesla is running into issues building battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla is reportedly running into problems establishing battery cell production at Gigafactory Berlin, and it is moving battery manufacturing equipment to Texas. For over two years now, Tesla has been working to build its own battery cells with a new 4680 format. The plan is critical to the company’s long-term growth as it powers its… Continue reading Tesla is running into issues building battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin
If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers?
Many industry watchers are claiming Tesla is facing “demand destruction,” but if that’s the case, why isn’t Tesla pulling on some demand triggers? In a new note to clients this week, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, one of the top analysts covering Tesla, noted that he believes Tesla is experiencing “demand destruction” at the margin:… Continue reading If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers?
There’s ‘no evidence’ Tesla cheated crash tests with special code, Euro NCAP says
An investigation into Tesla using special code marked for crash-testing vehicles hasn’t found any evidence that the automaker cheated on its crash tests. Tesla has an incredible record when it comes to crash safety. Its electric vehicles have consistently achieved top safety ratings with auto safety agencies around the world. The latest safety accolade came… Continue reading There’s ‘no evidence’ Tesla cheated crash tests with special code, Euro NCAP says