Toyota launched the global world premiere of its fifth-generation Prius from Japan this morning. The famed plug-in hybrid sees a new exterior design and will deliver a decent boost to its electric range compared to its previous generation. The Toyota Prius has been in production for over two decades and holds its spot in automotive… Continue reading Toyota premieres 5th-generation Prius plug-in
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Nissan launches “EV Carefree+” to encourage ICE drivers to make the switch to electric
Nissan is charging up the EV ownership experience with its new “EV Carefree+” program launched Wednesday. The initiative aims to deliver Nissan Ariya and LEAF buyers a “positive, stress-free” experience with an all-inclusive benefits package. After debuting its first electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF, in 2010 as one of the first mass-market pure EVs at… Continue reading Nissan launches “EV Carefree+” to encourage ICE drivers to make the switch to electric
Elon Musk has a successor in mind to be Tesla CEO
Elon Musk has a successor in mind to become the next Tesla CEO, according to new comments from Tesla board member James Murdoch. Musk has always had a strange relationship with his role as CEO of Tesla. He undoubtedly has had an incredible impact on the company, which is widely credited for significantly accelerating the… Continue reading Elon Musk has a successor in mind to be Tesla CEO
Tesla sees drop in buyer interest, survey says – we might know why
A new survey shows a significant drop in consumer interest in buying Tesla vehicles, and we might know the reason why. Kelley Blue Book has released its latest Brand Watch survey, and the company claims that it points to “plummeted” shopper interest in Tesla vehicles: Meanwhile, shopper interest in Tesla plummeted quarter over quarter. Tesla fell… Continue reading Tesla sees drop in buyer interest, survey says – we might know why
Tesla reports two new fatal crashes involving Autopilot or FSD Beta
Report ID Report Version Reporting Entity Report Type Report Month Report Year Report Submission Date VIN VIN – Unknown Serial Number Make Model Model – Unknown Model Year Model Year – Unknown Same Vehicle ID Mileage Mileage – Unknown Driver / Operator Type ADAS/ADS Version ADAS/ADS Version – Unknown ADAS/ADS Version CBI ADS Equipped? Automation… Continue reading Tesla reports two new fatal crashes involving Autopilot or FSD Beta
Tesla aims to produce 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year
Tesla is aiming to produce about 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year, which is a bit higher than what was anticipated. After five years of waiting, Tesla is now finally in early production with the Tesla Semi electric truck. Electrek exclusively reported that Tesla was building a production line for the Tesla Semi in a new… Continue reading Tesla aims to produce 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year
Tesla Gigafactory Texas construction workers sue for labor violations, claim unsafe conditions
Construction workers at Tesla Gigafactory Texas are suing for labor violations amid claims of unsafe conditions at the sprawling site. Gigafactory Texas is Tesla’s latest giant factory site under construction with several large buildings being built to support electric vehicle and battery production. Tesla has been employing thousands of construction workers at the site over… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Texas construction workers sue for labor violations, claim unsafe conditions
Elon Musk: ‘I have Tesla covered too’ as he sleeps at Twitter HQ
Tesla investors are starting to get increasingly concerned that Elon Musk’s focus on Twitter is taking him away from the automaker as its stock is falling. The CEO tried to reassure shareholders saying that he has ‘Tesla covered’, but he also said that he is sleeping at Twitter’s headquarters “until the social media is fixed”.… Continue reading Elon Musk: ‘I have Tesla covered too’ as he sleeps at Twitter HQ
Can GM electric vehicles turn a profit by 2025? Mary Barra is betting on it
General Motors (GM) EV push will soon pay off. GM investors are gearing up for an update from CEO Mary Barra this week that includes a mention of the automaker turning a profit on its electric vehicles in 2025. As the race to claim EV market share heats up, many automakers are taking significant losses… Continue reading Can GM electric vehicles turn a profit by 2025? Mary Barra is betting on it
Elon Musk moves his top lieutenant at Tesla to SpaceX after a controversy
Elon Musk’s top lieutenant at Tesla, Omead Afshar, is now working at SpaceX after leaving Tesla over a strange controversy. Omead Afshar’s official position at Tesla is director of the office of the CEO – Elon Musk’s office. But in practice, he has been seen as Musk’s chief of staff since Sam Teller, Musk’s longtime… Continue reading Elon Musk moves his top lieutenant at Tesla to SpaceX after a controversy