Tesla is still having some issues in ramping up production of its new 4680 battery cell and especially its dry-coating technology, according to an interesting albeit strange new report. Reuters is out today with a new report on Tesla’s effort to ramp up production of its 4680 battery cell. It’s a bit difficult to determine… Continue reading Tesla is still having issues ramping up 4680 battery cell production, report says
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Tesla raises Full Self-Driving price to $15,000 – is it worth it?
Tesla has officially raised the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to $15,000, as CEO Elon Musk promised. Is it worth $15,000? For years now, Musk has stated that Tesla would keep gradually increasing the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package as functionality improves leading to the actual final form of the product,… Continue reading Tesla raises Full Self-Driving price to $15,000 – is it worth it?
Tesla prepares launch in Thailand with hiring spree
Tesla is preparing to launch its electric vehicles in Thailand for the first time with a significant hiring spree. It has been a little while since Tesla has expanded into a brand-new market. The company was trying hard to enter the Indian market for years, but the effort was put on hold earlier this year after negotiations… Continue reading Tesla prepares launch in Thailand with hiring spree
Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?
Japanese automaker Toyota continues to delve deeper into a Bizarro-mirrored universe in which it actually (sort of) behaves like an EV automaker. Following news earlier this week in which the EV laggards laid out an $5.6 billion investment plan to build batteries, Toyota is already making moves to convert two engine and powertrain plants near… Continue reading Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?
GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning
General Motors’ self-driving rideshare service Cruise announced that it has recalled 80 of its electric robotaxis in order to update their software following an accident in June that injured two people. The NHTSA stated that the software issue caused the self-driving Cruise vehicles to “incorrectly predict” oncoming vehicle’s paths, adding risk for collisions. Cruise is… Continue reading GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning
Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally
Audi’s electric rally car, the RS Q e-tron, is back and better than ever. After defeating its counterparts in only its second Dakar Rally appearance, Audi’s EV rally car is reemerging, this time with an enhanced face-lift and new performance upgrades. Meet the all-new Audi RS Q e-tron E2. The electric RS Q e-tron’s first… Continue reading Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally
Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California is growing at a fast pace with more Powerwall owners joining. It can now output up to 50 MW. Tesla Virtual Power Plant We have seen Tesla putting a lot of effort into virtual power plants lately. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems – like… Continue reading Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW
Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up
Tesla is looking to hire “high volume” recruiters to operate in Quebec, Canada, as rumors that the automaker is looking to establish a factory in the region are ramping up. Tesla Canada Factory Over the past few months, we have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada… Continue reading Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up
Tesla is looking to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up
Tesla is looking to hire “high volume” recruiters to operate in Quebec, Canada, as rumors that the automaker is looking to establish a factory in the region are ramping up. Over the past few months, we have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada for its next… Continue reading Tesla is looking to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up
Uber unleashing 10K EVs across London with Moove deal driven by Tesla Model 3 demand
Uber’s network spans all over the globe. The ride-share company dominates the US and London markets as it expands its global presence. Meanwhile, Uber is leading the way for a cleaner, sustainable future as it continues adding EV options to its London fleet. Most of us have taken a ride in an Uber by now.… Continue reading Uber unleashing 10K EVs across London with Moove deal driven by Tesla Model 3 demand