Next week, Audi will open what it is calling “world’s first” charging hub concept in Nuremberg, Germany, complete with reservation options and a lounge area. Audi’s pilot project is intended to test charging solutions for the impending demand for EV infrastructure, particularly in urban areas where drivers might not have access to charging at home.… Continue reading Audi opening a unique charging hub concept with 320 kW chargers and exclusive upstairs lounge
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Tesla expands its real-time data car insurance product to Illinois
Tesla has now expanded the availability of its real-time data car insurance product to car owners in Illinois. It’s now the third state to get Tesla Insurance and the second one with the more recent product based on real-time data from the drivers. Tesla Insurance Tesla had already introduced its own insurance product in California,… Continue reading Tesla expands its real-time data car insurance product to Illinois
Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year
Following the partnership announced earlier this year, Arrival has now shared a first look at its Car EV, designed specifically for rideshare drivers with Uber’s help. The Arrival Car features a hood to rear panoramic roof, foldable front seat, and passenger legroom that the automaker claims is greater than a Rolls Royce. Arrival is a… Continue reading Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year
Elon Musk: Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, employ 20,000 workers
Elon Musk says that Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas and will eventually employ 20,000 workers. Tesla is expected to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Texas in Austin any day now. The new factory is critical to Tesla’s expansion plans in the US. Currently, Tesla sells every car it can… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, employ 20,000 workers
Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights
A Tesla Model S prototype has been spotted with a new charge port and taillights near the Fremont factory. It could be an upcoming update or the European version. Tesla started producing a refreshed version of the Model S just six months ago with a completely new interior, refreshed exterior features, and updated powertrain. That’s… Continue reading Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights
GM announces GMC Electric Sierra Denali pickup truck, releases teaser
GM announced today that the GMC Electric Sierra Denali pickup truck is going to follow the Hummer EV as GMC’s next electric vehicle. The automaker released a new teaser for the electric pickup truck. The first Hummer EV pickup truck is about to be delivered, and it’s going to mark the first new electric vehicle… Continue reading GM announces GMC Electric Sierra Denali pickup truck, releases teaser
Tesla is facing mounting lawsuits for ‘fostering a culture of sexual harassment’
Six current and former Tesla female employees have filed lawsuits against the company at the same time alleging that the automaker is “fostering a culture of sexual harassment.” The firm Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe LLP is representing the six women who filed the lawsuits following another similar lawsuit filed by Jessica Barraza, an employee… Continue reading Tesla is facing mounting lawsuits for ‘fostering a culture of sexual harassment’
Tesla worker arrested for fatally shooting coworker at Fremont factory
Fremont Police Department has announced that it arrested a Tesla worker who they believe was responsible for shooting a co-worker in the Fremont factory parking lot yesterday. As we reported earlier today, the Fremont Police Department announced that they were investigating a “suspicious death” at Tesla’s Fremont factory the day before. Later, the “suspicious death”… Continue reading Tesla worker arrested for fatally shooting coworker at Fremont factory
Taxi company suspends its Tesla Model 3 fleet after a severe fatal crash
G7, a Paris-based taxi company that operates one of the largest Tesla taxi fleets in the world, announced that it suspended all its Model 3 taxis after a severe fatal crash that occurred last weekend. One of the company’s drivers was driving the Model 3 taxi as a personal vehicle on December 11 in Paris… Continue reading Taxi company suspends its Tesla Model 3 fleet after a severe fatal crash
Toyota teases electric pickup truck in new battery-electric vehicle plan
Toyota teased an upcoming electric pickup truck with an early concept vehicle at an event today about its long awaited battery-electric vehicle plan. Today, Toyota held an event about its battery-electric vehicle strategy. There was a lot of talk about how the Japanese automaker is in fact a leader in the space because it made… Continue reading Toyota teases electric pickup truck in new battery-electric vehicle plan