Tesla opening its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles is creating a weird problem that results in making some charging stalls useless. Over the last year, Tesla has been working to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. In Europe, Tesla has already opened hundreds of stations in most countries it operates in. The… Continue reading Tesla opening its Superchargers to other EVs is creating a weird problem
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Tesla restarts Model S and X deliveries in Europe after 2-year wait
Tesla has started to deliver the refreshed Model S and Model X to customers in Europe – resulting in roughly two years without deliveries of its two flagship models in the region. The automaker shut down Model S and Model X production in January 2021 to update its two flagship vehicles. Europe has been starved… Continue reading Tesla restarts Model S and X deliveries in Europe after 2-year wait
Toyota seeks suppliers to support new strategy to better compete with EV leaders
After seeing the success and demand automakers like Tesla and BYD are having with electric vehicles, Toyota is reportedly looking to grab its share. Toyota is set to make significant adjustments to its EV strategy in its upcoming meeting with suppliers next year. Anyone following the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles by now knows… Continue reading Toyota seeks suppliers to support new strategy to better compete with EV leaders
GM’s new EV sedan concept could be a potential electric Chevy Malibu replacement
Is an electric Malibu in the works from Chevrolet? A new EV sedan concept from GM could give us a glimpse into what an electric Chevy Malibu may look like or the electric sedan slated to replace it. The new Chevy electric sedan that could replace the Malibu General Motors revealed a new Chevy EV… Continue reading GM’s new EV sedan concept could be a potential electric Chevy Malibu replacement
Biden gives GM and LG a $2.5B loan to build 3 battery factories in 3 states
The Biden administration today announced that it’s closed a $2.5 billion loan for Ultium Cells, a joint venture between GM and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution. The loan will go toward financing the construction of new lithium-ion battery cell factories in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan. Ultium Cells will manage battery cell production at… Continue reading Biden gives GM and LG a $2.5B loan to build 3 battery factories in 3 states
Tesla is ordered to upgrade self-driving computer for free over ‘false advertising’
A judge has ordered Tesla to upgrade a customer’s self-driving computer for free in order to subscribe to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program. It’s a victory for customers frustrated with Tesla’s approach to selling self-driving to customers before achieving the capacity. Since 2016, Tesla has claimed that all its vehicles produced going forward have “all the… Continue reading Tesla is ordered to upgrade self-driving computer for free over ‘false advertising’
Tesla is becoming a partisan brand, says survey
Tesla is becoming a partisan brand – losing the support of Democrats and gaining support from Republicans, according to a survey. Leaders of large companies selling consumer products, like automakers and tech companies, generally refrain from showing direct support to any political party, especially in the US. Due to the polarizing nature of politics in… Continue reading Tesla is becoming a partisan brand, says survey
Tesla to create ‘statewide market design pilot’ virtual power plant in Texas
Tesla has been approved to create a “statewide market design pilot” for a virtual power plant (VPP) in Texas. The company will be able to band its Powerwall customers together to deliver grid services in the state and get them compensated for it. Tesla virtual power plant We have seen Tesla putting a lot of… Continue reading Tesla to create ‘statewide market design pilot’ virtual power plant in Texas
Tesla unveils new biggest Megapack project in Europe
Tesla has unveiled a new giant Megapack project In Belgium that it is now the biggest Megapack project in continental Europe and one of the biggest energy storage projects on the whole continent. Megapack projects have been popping up left and right lately. Tesla’s biggest energy storage product has quickly emerged as the leading battery… Continue reading Tesla unveils new biggest Megapack project in Europe
Tesla Cybertruck body spotted ahead of production start
A Tesla Cybertruck body has been spotted being worked on ahead of the electric pickup truck’s upcoming start of production in Texas. There are about 1.5 million people interested in the Tesla Cybertruck and they have starved of information for a while. An update on the production version with final specs and pricing has been… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck body spotted ahead of production start