Toyota can’t seem to grasp why it’s being criticized for its lack of progress in fully electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker is making headlines Wednesday after an executive went off on a tangent defending Toyota’s carbon reduction efforts and future EV plans – the frustration comes as Toyota has come under fire for not going all… Continue reading Toyota exec equates 300K hybrids sold to 90K electric vehicles while heatedly defending company’s EV plans
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Tesla is going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system
Tesla is reportedly going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system through a partnership with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.®). Emergency Safety Solutions describes the H.E.L.P. system for disabled vehicles on the highway: ESS’ Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.®) is designed to provide highly conspicuous lighting and digital communication using… Continue reading Tesla is going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system
NIO CEO talks US sales, calls out Tesla products, and says he’s a better dancer than Elon Musk
In a recent interview with German media, NIO CEO William Li covered a plethora of topics pertaining to the relatively young Chinese automaker, including its expansion in Europe and its plans for the US, which may now be on hold. Speaking of the US market, Li had some bold (and funny) words to say about… Continue reading NIO CEO talks US sales, calls out Tesla products, and says he’s a better dancer than Elon Musk
Tesla’s new energy app gives you range advice and more
Tesla has updated its in-car energy app to give a comparison between real energy use and the projected range, and it even gives you range advice to get closer to the optimal range. Range calculations are difficult regardless of the type of powertrain – electric or internal combustion engine. There are just so many factors… Continue reading Tesla’s new energy app gives you range advice and more
Super Cruise drivers more likely to drive distracted than Autopilot, ProPILOT – IIHS
GM Super Cruise drivers are the most likely to engage in distracted driving behaviors while using partial-automated driving software when compared to Tesla Autopilot and Nissan ProPILOT drivers, according to a new study by IIHS. The study was based on a survey of drivers who were asked to self report on which driving activities they… Continue reading Super Cruise drivers more likely to drive distracted than Autopilot, ProPILOT – IIHS
Honda announces major EV and battery production investment in the US
Honda announced today a major investment in producing electric vehicles and batteries in the US. The company is the latest automaker to take that route in order to comply with requirements linked to the new EV tax credit. The goal is to turn Ohio into Honda’s “EV Hub.” It doesn’t sound like the investment changes… Continue reading Honda announces major EV and battery production investment in the US
Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market
Tesla’s market shares slip in the US, but the automaker still owns two-thirds of the rapidly growing market. For years now, Tesla has dominated the electric auto market in its home country. It is expected that Tesla’s hold on the market will erode as more EV options hit and help grow the US market, but… Continue reading Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market
Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe
While Tesla has been rolling out its global network of 30,000 fast chargers for years, Renault has announced its own plan to build a network of 200 EV ultra-fast-charging stations across Europe, kicking off first in its native France. Mobilize, Renault’s newly named e-mobility unit, is partnering with Renault and Mobilize dealerships to install the… Continue reading Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe
GM Energy expands beyond the automaker’s EV business with Ultium Home and Commercial services
General Motors has announced a new business unit to expand outside of its current portfolio of EVs and charging network. The new energy management services business is called GM Energy and will consist of Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial, in combination with the previously existing Ultium Charge 360. As one of the world’s largest automakers,… Continue reading GM Energy expands beyond the automaker’s EV business with Ultium Home and Commercial services
Tesla Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China, get tax exemption
It looks like Tesla’s flagship Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China as the electric vehicles now appear on an updated list of cars receiving tax exemptions. Tesla is different from most other automakers in many ways, and the way it handles model updates is no exception. Instead of taking the… Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China, get tax exemption