After teasing the public with small glimpses since March, General Motors has officially unveiled the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, including trim details, estimated range, and pricing. In addition to four varying trims, GM is designing a Police Pursuit Vehicle. Here’s what we’ve learned so far. Table of contents Quick recap The public first caught wind… Continue reading 2024 Chevy Blazer EV: Up to 320 mile range, MSRP between $45-$66k, plus a “Police Pursuit” model
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A 5-minute EV charging startup raises $59 million
A Cambridge University professor’s ultrafast EV battery startup has raised $59 million in Series B funding. Nyobolt aims to develop a battery that can achieve 5-minute EV charging time. EV charging in 5 minutes Goslar, Germany-based H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders (HSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanoi-headquartered Masan High-Tech Materials, the largest manufacturer of mid-stream… Continue reading A 5-minute EV charging startup raises $59 million
Tesla vehicles reach Mount Everest base camp for the first time
Tesla vehicles have reached the Mount Everest base camp for the very first time, operating at five kilometers of altitude. Tesla is known for not advertising, but it does sometimes produce and/or share marketing videos from its owners on social media. This one from Tesla China is particularly interesting as it features a couple of… Continue reading Tesla vehicles reach Mount Everest base camp for the first time
Rimac follows Tesla in developing 46mm battery cells, but at ‘varied heights’ beyond 80mm
Less than a week after start of production for its first scaled electric hypercar, Rimac Group continues to expand its growing EV battery business, offering a one-two punch in a relatively nascent industry. Rimac is reportedly developing 46mm battery cells of various heights, similar to Tesla’s more energy dense 4680 cells that have recently begun… Continue reading Rimac follows Tesla in developing 46mm battery cells, but at ‘varied heights’ beyond 80mm
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta (10.13) is about left turn, animal detection, speed limits, and more
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.13) is all about left turns, animal detection, speed limits, and much more. Here are the release notes. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs to remain vigilant and ready to take control at all… Continue reading Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta (10.13) is about left turn, animal detection, speed limits, and more
Tesla is getting closer to integrating Steam to take its gaming platform to whole new level
Elon Musk says that Tesla is getting closer to integrating Valve’s Steam to take its in-car gaming platform to a whole new level. We know that Tesla has been investing heavily into integrating video games into its in-car entertainment system, but it still surprised many when Tesla said earlier this year that it planned to… Continue reading Tesla is getting closer to integrating Steam to take its gaming platform to whole new level
Elon Musk: Tesla is waiting for inflation to ‘calm down’ before finally reducing EV prices
Elon Musk says that Tesla is waiting for inflation to “calm down” before it can finally start reducing the prices of its electric vehicles, which have increased 20-30% over the last two years. Early in the electric vehicle revolution, one of the main complaints was the cost. EV enthusiasts counter the argument with the claim… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is waiting for inflation to ‘calm down’ before finally reducing EV prices
Tesla accounts for half of China’s electric vehicle exportations
Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 exportation from Gigafactory Shanghai accounts for half of China’s electric vehicle exportation during the first half of 2022. When Tesla first announced its plan to build a giant electric car factory in Shanghai, CEO Elon Musk said it was solely to supply China’s local demand for electric vehicles and… Continue reading Tesla accounts for half of China’s electric vehicle exportations
1,500 Tesla Powerwall owners have already joined the new virtual power plant in California
PG&E announced that more than 1,500 Tesla Powerwall owners have already decided to joined the new virtual power plant it launched in partnership with Tesla in California. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems, like Tesla Powerwalls, used in concert to provide grid services and avoid the use of polluting and expensive… Continue reading 1,500 Tesla Powerwall owners have already joined the new virtual power plant in California
GM announces new nationwide DC fast charging network with Pilot Co. and EVgo
General Motors (GM) has announced a collaboration with Pilot Company to implement a coast-to-coast DC fast charging network co-branded with both the “Pilot Flying J” and “Ultium 360” logos. The new charging network will be powered by EVgo’s eXtend charging services for businesses. GM first established its EV charging presence in 2020, alongside an agreement… Continue reading GM announces new nationwide DC fast charging network with Pilot Co. and EVgo