Tesla’s recent price cuts in China are reportedly resulting in “significant cancellations” for Chinese EV brands. However, deliveries are down month-to-month in October. Last month, Tesla announced some significant price cuts for the Model 3 and Model Y in China. This was important news for Tesla since there have been early signs of a demand… Continue reading Tesla price cuts are resulting in cancellations for China EV brands
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Fisker Q3 results: 62k reservations, 42k units coming in 2023, and a drivable PEAR Prototype
According to its financial results report for Q3 2022 released today, Fisker remains on schedule to begin production of its flagship Ocean SUV two weeks from now. The American EV automaker is also reporting over 62,000 combined reservations and orders ahead of a four phase production plan that’s expected to produce 42,400 units by the… Continue reading Fisker Q3 results: 62k reservations, 42k units coming in 2023, and a drivable PEAR Prototype
Honda patents this teeny tiny electric motorcycle that snaps together with others like Transformers
Honda may have its eyes on the lucrative shared electric mobility market, based on new patent images showing a fascinating little electric motorcycle or e-scooter variant. Companies like Bird, Lime, Veo, Tier, and others have rolled out increasingly interesting electric scooters and e-mopeds designed for sharing applications in dense urban areas. While stand up scooters… Continue reading Honda patents this teeny tiny electric motorcycle that snaps together with others like Transformers
GM and Microvast pair up to develop tech to boost battery safety
Separators are safety-critical EV battery components, so GM and battery maker Microvast are pairing up to develop the technology of separators, as well as build a new separator plant in the United States. Separators separate the anode from the cathode, allowing for ion transfer. It’s one of the most important elements inside the battery cell. The… Continue reading GM and Microvast pair up to develop tech to boost battery safety
No, Tesla Cybertruck production is not being further delayed
Reports of Tesla Cybertruck production being delayed again are coming out, but these are based on a weak and confusing report. There’s no evidence that the electric truck is not on schedule. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric pickup truck would make it to market by the end… Continue reading No, Tesla Cybertruck production is not being further delayed
Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers
Tesla is looking to replicate the massive success that it achieved at Gigafactory Shanghai in the United States by bringing some of its Chinese engineers to help improve production at Fremont factory. It’s hard to overstate the success that has been Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai. Tesla was extremely successful in ramping up production at Gigafactory Shanghai,… Continue reading Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers
Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers
Tesla is looking to replicate the massive success that it achieved at Gigafactory Shanghai in the United States by bringing some of its Chinese engineers to help improve production at Fremont factory. It’s hard to overstate the success that has been Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai. Tesla was extremely successful in ramping up production at Gigafactory Shanghai,… Continue reading Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers
Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update with high-level changes
Tesla is starting to release a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update that includes many high-level changes that should positively impact performance. 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 times.… Continue reading Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update with high-level changes
Tesla is still looking for a leader at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla is still looking to hire a person to be in charge of the entire Gigafactory Texas – a role often known as a plant director. The search comes amid Tesla trying to ramp up production at the factory, but the company remains vague about the current output. Over a year and a half ago,… Continue reading Tesla is still looking for a leader at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla Bot showcases its strength by lifting a piano with a single motor
Tesla has showcased the strength of its actuator technology for Tesla Bot, its humanoid robot, by having a single leg actuator of the robot lift an entire piano. Part of the logic for Tesla to venture into creating a humanoid robot, which doesn’t seem aligned with its mission to accelerate the advent of sustainable energy… Continue reading Tesla Bot showcases its strength by lifting a piano with a single motor