The Irvine Police Department announced that it will get a Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle upfitted by Unplugged Performance. Tesla vehicles have become popular with police departments around the world, but especially in the US. They are finding out that for their use cases, Tesla vehicles, especially Model Y, fit their needs perfectly while drastically cutting… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to get adopted by Irvine PD
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Tesla will change the world in 6 ways next year, says serial overpromiser Musk
Tesla held its quarterly report yesterday, and stated that six major products would be ready for action next year. This would suggest that Tesla has a truly historic year coming up for it, set to disrupt trucking, affordable EVs, sportscars, taxis, driving in general, and, oh, just all human work. But we’ve heard all this… Continue reading Tesla will change the world in 6 ways next year, says serial overpromiser Musk
Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’
Tesla has confirmed a new date for the unveiling of its upcoming Robotaxi, a dedicated self-driving vehicle. It is now planned for October 10th and CEO Elon Musk is hinting at potential ‘one more thing’ at the event. Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Tesla is delaying the unveiling of the Robotaxi, which was planned for… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’
GM claims its next cycle of EV growth is coming, but when?
After beating top and bottom line estimates in the second quarter, General Motors (GM) raised FY guidance for 2024. With “encouraging” early sales results in Q2, GM is preparing “to unleash the next cycle of EV growth.” This includes scaling Chevy Equinox EV production while launching new GMC and Cadillac EVs. GM raised 2024 guidance… Continue reading GM claims its next cycle of EV growth is coming, but when?
Vermonters get up to $6K to swap flood-damaged cars for EVs
Photo: Vermont Agency of Transportation Vermont is now offering its residents up to $6,000 in incentives to replace their flood-damaged, scrapped cars with EVs. On July 16, 2024 – barely over a year after 2023’s devastating floods – Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) announced updated state BEV and PHEV incentive programs in response to flood damage… Continue reading Vermonters get up to $6K to swap flood-damaged cars for EVs
Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV
Tesla has reiterated its plans to build cheaper electric vehicles, but you shouldn’t expect the previously announced $25,000 electric car. When Tesla announced its plan for its 4680 cell, structural battery pack, and unboxed manufacturing process, the automaker said that a combination of those technologies would enable Tesla to launch a $25,000 electric car. However,… Continue reading Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV
Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells
Tesla has released an encouraging update on the development of its 4680 battery cells, which it was reportedly close to giving up on. According to a recent report, Elon Musk reportedly gave an end-of-the-year deadline for Tesla’s team to deliver on the 4680 battery cell, which it first unveiled in 2020 and claimed would drastically… Continue reading Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells
Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive
Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive by now giving $1,000 off a new car for people upgrading from Enhanced Autopilot. For years, Tesla owners who bought the up-to-$15,000 Full Self-Driving Capability package were asking for the capacity to transfer it when trading-in their vehicles for a new one. The logic was sound: Tesla never… Continue reading Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive
Elon Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline
Elon Musk has delayed the rollout of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot compared to a timeline shared just a few months ago. Despite Musk’s threat not to build AI products at Tesla if he doesn’t get 25% control of the company, the CEO has already restructured the company around its AI products, including its humanoid… Continue reading Elon Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline
Tesla obtains exemption for Cybertruck from Transport Canada ahead of launch
Tesla has obtained an exemption for Cybertruck’s drive-by-wire from Transport Canada ahead of the vehicle’s launch in the market. So far, other than the US, Canada is the only other planned market for Cybertruck. Tesla is still evaluating potential launches in other markets, but the demand for pickup trucks is lower in markets outside of… Continue reading Tesla obtains exemption for Cybertruck from Transport Canada ahead of launch