During Toyota’s annual Kenshiki Forum, the Japanese automaker outlined a hardened strategy for electrification in Europe, which will include five additional fully-electric models to join the bZ4X overseas by 2026. Toyota hopes these BEV options will accelerate its sales goal of being 50% electric by 2030 and carbon neutral by 2040. If you’re an avid… Continue reading Toyota to launch five new ‘Bz’ BEVs in Europe as it works toward 50% EV sales by 2030
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BrightDrop expansion to Canada kicks off Zevo 600 production as it reveals first customer
GM’s all-electric, last mile delivery division BrightDrop has officially entered the international market with its expansion to Canada, where it already has a major logistics customer lined up. DHL Express Canada joins BrightDrop’s rolodex as its first customer outside of the US and has signed on to electric vans and eCarts to its fleets up… Continue reading BrightDrop expansion to Canada kicks off Zevo 600 production as it reveals first customer
Did Tesla reveal a smaller two-door Cybertruck?
The Tesla blogosphere is on fire today with the idea that Tesla revealed the design of a smaller two-door Cybertruck, but I am skeptical. Not long after unveiling the Cybertruck prototype in 2019, Musk started talking about making the electric pickup smaller to fit inside a regular garage. In 2020, the CEO was asked what… Continue reading Did Tesla reveal a smaller two-door Cybertruck?
Tesla (TSLA) achieves record deliveries in China, but reportedly slows down output [Updated]
Tesla (TSLA) achieved record deliveries and exports in China in November with over 100,000 China-made vehicles in a single month. However, reports are suggesting that Tesla is now slowing down its production output at Gigafactory Shanghai due to lower demand in China. Update: Tesla China is now denying the reports of production slow down in… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) achieves record deliveries in China, but reportedly slows down output [Updated]
Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted ahead of rumored design refresh
A new Tesla Model 3 prototype with camouflage has been spotted in California ahead of a rumored refresh coming next year. Over the last week, there have been rumors that Tesla is working on a Model 3 refresh that would come during the second half of 2023. The project is reportedly codenamed ‘Highland’. For a… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted ahead of rumored design refresh
Tesla Semi looks incredible as an electric motorhome
Tesla Semi could make an awesome electric motorhome based on the specs released by Tesla this week and how incredible these renders of the electric truck look as a motorhome. There’s something about the idea of an all-electric and solar-powered motorhome that is extremely attractive to many people. During the day, you drive without emissions… Continue reading Tesla Semi looks incredible as an electric motorhome
Tesla didn’t say a word about Tesla Semi being equipped with Autopilot/Self-Driving
At the unveiling of the production version of the Tesla Semi, the automaker announced a lot of things about the electric truck, but it didn’t say a word about it being equipped with Autopilot/Full Self-Driving technology. That’s despite being equipped with the needed hardware. When Tesla first announced the Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker… Continue reading Tesla didn’t say a word about Tesla Semi being equipped with Autopilot/Self-Driving
Tesla releases new software update to improve Sentry Mode
Tesla has started to push a new software update to its fleet in order to improve Sentry Mode, a surveillance system built into its vehicles. Tesla’s Sentry Mode is an integrated surveillance system inside Tesla’s vehicles using the Autopilot cameras around the car and it has been changing the game when it comes to vandalizing… Continue reading Tesla releases new software update to improve Sentry Mode
Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi has battery pack around 900 kWh, but more answers are needed
Elon Musk has confirmed Tesla Semi’s efficiency at 1.7 kWh per mile, which means it has a roughly 900 kWh battery pack. It’s an important piece of information, but there are still more questions to answer before Tesla Semi can officially be a truly disruptive product. Yesterday, Tesla unveiled the production version of its Tesla… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi has battery pack around 900 kWh, but more answers are needed
Tesla Semi: delivering a disruptive electric truck
Tesla delivered its first Tesla Semi electric trucks to customers and revealed details of its production version of the vehicle – delivering on a 5-year-old promise. Today, the company held its Tesla Semi Delivery Event in Nevada. As expected, Tesla delivered the first electric trucks to Pepsico, a long-time reservation holder, and held a presentation… Continue reading Tesla Semi: delivering a disruptive electric truck