Chinese automaker Changan Automobile has launched a new electric vehicle that strongly resembles the Tesla Model 3, but it starts at just $26,000. Tesla has had some issues with Chinese companies getting “inspired” by its designs in the past. Those vehicles are often referred to as “Tesla clones.” We previously reported on China’s Xpeng copying… Continue reading China has a new Tesla clone, and it starts at just $26,000
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GM pushing 7 new EPA standards that could move US toward mass EV adoption
GM is transforming its business to meet the future of transportation by introducing a full lineup of new electric vehicles this year. With “EV for everyone,” GM is hoping it can reach the masses and speed up the transition to sustainable transportation. In the company’s latest push toward a cleaner future, the automaker released seven… Continue reading GM pushing 7 new EPA standards that could move US toward mass EV adoption
Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM
After its massive order of Tesla vehicles, Hertz now announces another huge order of electric vehicles, this time for 175,000 EVs from GM. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. More recently, the company added Model Y vehicles to… Continue reading Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM
Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project
A Tesla Megapack has caught on fire at a giant battery project operated by PG&E in Monterey County in California. In April, PG&E launched the Elkhorn Battery Storage facility in Monterey County, the largest Tesla Megapack project to date. The project consists of 256 Tesla Megapack battery units on 33 concrete slabs for a total… Continue reading Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project
Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine
Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine, which is primarily a video game engine, to test its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. Over the years, Tesla has taken flack for testing its Autopilot and Self-Driving features with its customers on public roads. But to be fair, there will be several steps… Continue reading Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine
Tesla is borrowing Autopilot team for Optimus humanoid robot project
Elon Musk said that Tesla is borrowing the Autopilot team for its Optimus humanoid robot project, which has a deadline at the end of the month. The CEO has said that the Tesla Bot project has become a priority. Tesla’s approach to selling Autopilot, and now its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package features before they are… Continue reading Tesla is borrowing Autopilot team for Optimus humanoid robot project
EV market share in Southeast doubles as industry brings almost $33 billion to the region
If you see more electric vehicles across the southern United States, it’s not just you. According to the annual Transportation Electrification in the Southeast report, EV market share in the region doubled from last year with Tesla and Hyundai leading the way. And, perhaps more important, the industry’s growth is bringing new jobs to the region. The Southeast… Continue reading EV market share in Southeast doubles as industry brings almost $33 billion to the region
Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more owners
Tesla has decided to expand its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta program for the first time in a long time. After adding 60,000 additional owners, Tesla’s FSD Beta will have over 160,000 people in the program. The FSD Beta program enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but… Continue reading Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more owners
Tesla is aiming for massive sale ramp-up in Germany
Tesla is reportedly aiming for a massive sale ramp-up in Germany to 80,000 vehicles in 2022, powered by Gigafactory Berlin. 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 is aiming for massive sale ramp-up in Germany
XPeng challenges Tesla FSD with City Navigation Pilot, ‘China’s most advanced’ Advanced Driver Assistance System
Chinese EFV automaker XPeng Motors announced it has launched a pilot program for its City Navigation Pilot (NGP) Advanced Driver Assistance System. With its debut, XPeng claims to be the first Chinese company to deliver such an “high-level” ADAS for complex urban driving, continuing to challenge Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving (FSD) technology overseas. XPeng Motors continues to… Continue reading XPeng challenges Tesla FSD with City Navigation Pilot, ‘China’s most advanced’ Advanced Driver Assistance System