Tesla’s market shares slip in the US, but the automaker still owns two-thirds of the rapidly growing market. For years now, Tesla has dominated the electric auto market in its home country. It is expected that Tesla’s hold on the market will erode as more EV options hit and help grow the US market, but… Continue reading Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market
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Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe
While Tesla has been rolling out its global network of 30,000 fast chargers for years, Renault has announced its own plan to build a network of 200 EV ultra-fast-charging stations across Europe, kicking off first in its native France. Mobilize, Renault’s newly named e-mobility unit, is partnering with Renault and Mobilize dealerships to install the… Continue reading Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe
GM Energy expands beyond the automaker’s EV business with Ultium Home and Commercial services
General Motors has announced a new business unit to expand outside of its current portfolio of EVs and charging network. The new energy management services business is called GM Energy and will consist of Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial, in combination with the previously existing Ultium Charge 360. As one of the world’s largest automakers,… Continue reading GM Energy expands beyond the automaker’s EV business with Ultium Home and Commercial services
Tesla Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China, get tax exemption
It looks like Tesla’s flagship Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China as the electric vehicles now appear on an updated list of cars receiving tax exemptions. Tesla is different from most other automakers in many ways, and the way it handles model updates is no exception. Instead of taking the… Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China, get tax exemption
Is Audi going to build its first US EV assembly plant?
Audi is the latest automaker looking to shift its strategy after the historic Inflation Reduction Act was passed, expanding federal tax credits in the US. In an interview with Automotive News, Audi’s chief technical officer, Oliver Hoffman, said the IRA bill will have a “huge impact” on its North American strategy as the automaker considers… Continue reading Is Audi going to build its first US EV assembly plant?
Tesla gets the best-selling car spot in Germany’s tough auto market
Tesla has managed to secure the best-selling car spot in Germany, a tough auto market known for preferring local brands. Germany is an important auto market in Europe and one that is difficult to penetrate for foreign automakers because of the strong local industry with companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla has made some… Continue reading Tesla gets the best-selling car spot in Germany’s tough auto market
Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month
Tesla’s (TSLA) output in China increased to 83,000 electric vehicles in September – their new best month ever. Last week, Tesla reported deliveries of 343,000 vehicles and production of around 365,000 vehicles. Now China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has released its results for September and confirmed that Tesla China contributed 83,135 China-made electric vehicles to… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month
Tesla doubles down on tribal land loophole to get around dumb direct-sale ban
Tesla has doubled down on its plan to build sales and service centers on tribal land as a loophole to get around New Mexico’s dumb direct-sale ban. New Mexico, like a few other states, still has laws prohibiting direct sales of electric vehicles to the public without going through third-party dealerships. These bans come from… Continue reading Tesla doubles down on tribal land loophole to get around dumb direct-sale ban
US Department of Defense embracing electric military vehicles using GM’s Ultium Platform
Tactical military vehicles are about to get an electric upgrade. GM Defense, a business unit of General Motors focusing on advanced defense mobility needs, was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack that can be used for functional electric military vehicles. The need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels… Continue reading US Department of Defense embracing electric military vehicles using GM’s Ultium Platform
Tesla briefly leaked all upcoming Supercharger locations
Tesla appears to have accidentally leaked all the upcoming Supercharger locations around the world, but it fixed the issue. The Supercharger network is already the largest EV fast-charging network in the world, and it is growing fast. Tesla is slowly opening the network to non-Tesla electric vehicles, which is going to change the nature of… Continue reading Tesla briefly leaked all upcoming Supercharger locations