Tesla is about to launch a new branded wireless phone charger for its vehicles after introducing its own for the Model 3 last year and disrupting the significant third-party aftermarket for Tesla accessories. Model 3 comes with a wired docking system to charge smartphones in the center console, but many owners have opted for different… Continue reading Tesla is about to launch a new branded wireless phone charger
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What Cruise’s self-driving vehicle reveals about GM’s EV ambitions
As Electrek reported, Cruise yesterday unveiled its van-like, self-driving, all-electric vehicle. For the past four years, Cruise (a GM subsidiary) has been repurposing Chevy Bolts — including its four-generation self-driving Bolt that doesn’t have a steering wheel. But now GM’s Cruise has the Origin. The two essential things to consider is that the Origin is… Continue reading What Cruise’s self-driving vehicle reveals about GM’s EV ambitions
GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
Cruise, GM’s self-driving startup, has unveiled the Cruise Origin, a new autonomous electric vehicle that will power an all-electric, completely autonomous ride-sharing service. The vehicle is a result of a partnership between GM’s startup and Honda. For a few years now, GM has connected self-driving and electrification together. At first, it started with Cruise using… Continue reading GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
Tesla defends against claims of ‘unintended acceleration,’ says TSLA short is behind it
Tesla released a blog post to defend itself against claims of “unintended acceleration” that is being reviewed by NHTSA. The automaker says that the petition was started by a TSLA short seller who is betting against the company. Last week, we reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it is looking… Continue reading Tesla defends against claims of ‘unintended acceleration,’ says TSLA short is behind it
Amid protest, Tesla signs Gigafactory 4 contract; access road starts construction
Tesla is gearing up to build their next factory, Gigafactory 4, on the outskirts of Berlin, Germany. Here’s a rundown of the latest news on the company’s next big project. Last week, Brandenburg parliament approved the plan to sell land to Tesla at the planned site of Gigafactory 4. The 302-hectare plot of land will… Continue reading Amid protest, Tesla signs Gigafactory 4 contract; access road starts construction
EV battery swapping is dead in US, but China wants to make it happen
With the rise and fall of battery-swap company Better Place in 2013, the prospect of mass-scale swappable EV battery packs in the US fell by the wayside. Tesla abandoned the idea a few years later. The big problem (among many) was a lack of common battery standards across multiple automakers. Battery packs need to be… Continue reading EV battery swapping is dead in US, but China wants to make it happen
Tesla Model Y gets CARB certification, hinting at deliveries and range
The Tesla Model Y has received its CARB certification ahead of the launch and it hints at the potential range, which could have increased from the one originally announced last year. It could also mean that deliveries are imminent. Ahead of starting deliveries of a new passenger vehicle, automakers have to clear red tapes from… Continue reading Tesla Model Y gets CARB certification, hinting at deliveries and range
Confirmed: GM will revive Hummer for EVs, with Lebron James as celebrity spokesperson
General Motors is not talking about it, but multiple news agencies are reporting that a Superbowl ad featuring LeBron James will tout the return of the Hummer name. This time, Hummers will be a family of electric pickup trucks and SUVs. Automotive News, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal are all tracking down the details… Continue reading Confirmed: GM will revive Hummer for EVs, with Lebron James as celebrity spokesperson
Tesla Semi: new update on test program, improvements, and timeline for electric truck
Tesla has sent a letter to Tesla Semi reservation holders to update them on its test program for the electric truck, as well as plans to improve it, and a slightly updated timeline. When unveiling Tesla Semi in 2017, Tesla started guiding the start of production in 2019. However, Jerome Guillen, Tesla’s President of Automotive… Continue reading Tesla Semi: new update on test program, improvements, and timeline for electric truck
Tesla is challenging hackers to crack its car, and it is putting ~$1 million on the line
Tesla has been investing more in its cybersecurity over the last few years, and now it is returning to Pwn2Own to challenge hackers to crack its cars with ~$1 million on the line and a few Model 3 vehicles. Last year, Tesla went to Vancouver for Pwn2Own, which is a hacking competition run by Trend… Continue reading Tesla is challenging hackers to crack its car, and it is putting ~$1 million on the line