Tesla has deployed large cube lounges at a Supercharger station in Germany that is equipped with automated vending machines for coffee, food, and more. The new partnership with bk World to deploy these lounges could reshape Tesla’s Supercharger networks in regions where it is more challenging to deploy charging stations near amenities. Tesla has been… Continue reading Tesla deploys cube lounges at Supercharger station with automated coffee, food, and more
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Honda teases the design process of the Prologue EV before it launches in 2024 [video]
Honda still has a long way to go in electrification, but it’s on its way… slowly but surely. After teasing a sketch of its upcoming Honda Prologue electric SUV co-developed with GM earlier this year, the Japanese automaker has shared new video footage documenting the design process, teasing new EV angles not seen before. Honda… Continue reading Honda teases the design process of the Prologue EV before it launches in 2024 [video]
GM and LG to build 3 US EV battery factories with a $2.5B DOE loan
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a conditional loan of $2.5 billion for Ultium Cells, a joint venture of General Motors (GM) and battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution, to help finance EV lithium-ion battery cell factories in three states. The loan is intended to support the expansion of electric vehicle deployment in the US.… Continue reading GM and LG to build 3 US EV battery factories with a $2.5B DOE loan
Tesla has a new product called ‘Virtual Machine Mode’ coming to its ‘Big Battery’
Tesla has a new product called “Virtual Machine Mode,” and it is being deployed at its energy storage project in South Australia, nicknamed “Tesla Big Battery,” in partnership with France’s Neoen. Over the last few years, Tesla has put a lot of effort into developing software products to take better advantage of its rapidly growing… Continue reading Tesla has a new product called ‘Virtual Machine Mode’ coming to its ‘Big Battery’
Tesla finally puts an end to its unlimited ‘Standard Connectivity’ with now 8-year limit
Tesla has finally put an end to its unlimited “Standard Connectivity” internet connection included in all Tesla vehicles with now a new generous eight-year time limit. Connectivity has been a flagship feature of Tesla’s offering in the auto industry. It enables several fun and useful features for customers and has also been used by Tesla… Continue reading Tesla finally puts an end to its unlimited ‘Standard Connectivity’ with now 8-year limit
Tesla doubles down on better range estimates with now tire pressure and more being taken into account
Tesla is doubling down on delivering better range estimates with now tire pressure, battery cooling and heating, and more being taken into account in the calculations. Range calculations are difficult regardless of the type of powertrain, electric or internal combustion engine. There are just so many factors that can affect the efficiency of a vehicle… Continue reading Tesla doubles down on better range estimates with now tire pressure and more being taken into account
Tesla expands its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states – now in 10 states
Tesla confirmed today that it expanded its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states, Utah and Maryland – now in 10 states or 11 if you count California, which has Tesla Insurance but not the real-time data version. Tesla Insurance expansion Tesla updated its website to note that its real-time data… Continue reading Tesla expands its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states – now in 10 states
Woes continue for Faraday Future as it delays FF 91 production launch to seek additional capital
EV startup Faraday Future continues its uphill battle to get its flagship EV, the FF 91 into production. According to its latest report, the launch of the FF 91, which was scheduled as early as this month, will be pushed deeper into 2022 as the company seeks additional capital to start production and beyond. This… Continue reading Woes continue for Faraday Future as it delays FF 91 production launch to seek additional capital
GM secures long-term supply of lithium from Livent and cathode from LG for 1 million EVs
GM announced today two deals to secure a long-term supply of lithium from Livent and cathode materials from LG Chem in order to support its goal of producing for 1 million electric vehicles in 2025. Lithium is used in the cathode of li-ion battery cells. It is a critical mineral that is quite common on… Continue reading GM secures long-term supply of lithium from Livent and cathode from LG for 1 million EVs
Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides
Uber is expanding its electric vehicle rides through its new “Comfort Electric” option to more cities, and since most of its electric rides come from Tesla vehicles, the ride-hailing company has started sending notifications about how to open Tesla door handles, which can be confusing for first-time riders. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort… Continue reading Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides