Audi is preparing to convert its entire network of global production factories to manufacture electric vehicles as it gears up to compete in the auto industry’s future. The German luxury automaker is going “all in” on electromobility as it prepares to bring the brand known for its four rings into the future. After several years… Continue reading Audi is converting all factories to produce EVs as it phases out gas cars
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Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk as it fired two employees over what it considered an “attack,” according to NLRB complaints. Earlier this year, SpaceX fired several employees who were drafting an internal letter to let the company’s leadership know that Musk’s behavior is “a frequent source of distraction and embarrassment.” The fired… Continue reading Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle detractors
General Motors believes installing around 40,000 Level 2 (L2) chargers through its Dealer Community Program can help build its position in the new EV era. However, with L2 chargers taking many hours to charge up an electric vehicle, is this really the experience GM wants for its EV owners? GM sticks to L2 EV chargers… Continue reading This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle detractors
Tesla announces 500,000 solar installations deployed
Tesla announced today that it has completed over 500,000 solar panel and solar roof installations to date. That’s 4 GW of solar capacity deployed. Tesla’s solar division was created through the acquisition of SolarCity in 2016. The business has been going in a serious downward trajectory since the acquisition, but it has seen an uptick… Continue reading Tesla announces 500,000 solar installations deployed
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is expected to be announced in the coming days as more details about the deal are coming to light. Earlier this year, people crossing the border between Texas and Nuevo Leon were surprised to see not just the usual marked lanes for cars and trucks, but also one marked “Tesla” (pictured above).… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days
Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week
Tesla has confirmed that Gigafactory Berlin has reached a new production rate of 3,000 electric cars per week – just after Texas reached the milestone. During 2022, Tesla has been trying to ramp up production at Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas simultaneously. The goal was originally to produce 5,000 vehicles per week at each facility… Continue reading Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week
Check out this ultimate Tesla house with solar roof, Powerwalls, and more
Today, we are featuring one of, if not the most insane, Tesla house projects. It features virtually all of Tesla’s home energy products. Lately, Tesla has been increasingly relying on third-party installers to deploy its home energy products. Instead of managing the installation, Tesla is gradually becoming more of a supplier with its goal of… Continue reading Check out this ultimate Tesla house with solar roof, Powerwalls, and more
Pepsi talks Tesla Semi; exec makes strange comments about the electric truck’s range
Tesla Semi Image credit: u/Tutrifor Pepsi, the first customer to use Tesla Semi, has commented on the deployment of the electric truck in its fleet and made some strange remarks about its range. When Tesla started deliveries of the Tesla Semi earlier this month, its first customer to take delivery was PepsiCo. Now the company… Continue reading Pepsi talks Tesla Semi; exec makes strange comments about the electric truck’s range
Toyota shows off its first battery electric pickup truck, but will it be sold in the US?
Toyota Motors unveiled its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) pickup truck this week in Thailand. The EV prototype is generating interest among buyers and looks street-ready, but buyers are asking, will Toyota sell its electric pickup in the US? Will Toyota’s electric pickup truck make its way to the US? At its 60th Anniversary of… Continue reading Toyota shows off its first battery electric pickup truck, but will it be sold in the US?
Faraday Future has more funding lined up and targets March FF91 production, but there’s a big ‘if’
The saga of Faraday Future and its flagship EV, now referred to as the FF91 Futurist, continues. The long-running, almost enigmatic startup has come out today and announced another fresh round of funding to keep the company going. Better yet, Faraday Future is targeting a start of FF91 production in March with deliveries to follow… Continue reading Faraday Future has more funding lined up and targets March FF91 production, but there’s a big ‘if’