GM was planning to introduce one or more new electric vehicles at CES next month. But the company said it failed to meet the deadline because of the United Automobile Workers’ (UAW) strike, according to Motortrend. The delay is not stopping GM CEO Mary Barra from making a push on autonomous vehicles (AVs) while nixing… Continue reading GM CEO: Yes to self-driving EVs, no to plug-in hybrids
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Tesla is nerfing Autopilot for Model S/X in Europe to comply with regulations
Tesla is warning Model S and Model X customers in Europe about a new software update that is reducing the capacity of its Autopilot features in order to comply with regulations. The Autopilot is not the same all around the world. Tesla has to adapt its driver-assist system to different regulations in different markets. It… Continue reading Tesla is nerfing Autopilot for Model S/X in Europe to comply with regulations
Tesla is now steadily producing and shipping made-in-China Model 3 out of Gigafactory 3
Drone footage confirms that Tesla is now steadily producing and shipping made-in-China Model 3 vehicles out of Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai. In October, Tesla confirmed that it has produced full vehicles at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai as part of its trial production. A few weeks later, the automaker obtained its manufacturing license for the new factory in China,… Continue reading Tesla is now steadily producing and shipping made-in-China Model 3 out of Gigafactory 3
Tesla (TSLA) close to all-time high on EV tax credit talk
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is rising and getting close to its all-time high today after some news came out this weekend, including new hope for revamping the electric vehicle federal tax credit. After the markets opened today, Tesla’s price per share increased by as much as 5% to $376 – close to its all-time high closing… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) close to all-time high on EV tax credit talk
Tesla releases giant new home solar power system
Tesla has released a giant new version of its latest home solar system – a 15.4 kW solar system suitable for 4,000+ sq ft homes. Over the last few months, Tesla has been trying to revamp its solar business. More recently, Tesla launched a new solar rental service under which homeowners can get a solar panel… Continue reading Tesla releases giant new home solar power system
Teslas charge faster than Taycan, due to Porsche’s low efficiency
One of the standout features of the Porsche Taycan is its incredible promised 350kW charge rate. Tesla has updated its Model 3 to have a 250kW charge rate, which is available on Tesla’s V3 superchargers. At first glance, this looks like a loss for Tesla. But it’s not. Because of Porsche’s low efficiency, it turns… Continue reading Teslas charge faster than Taycan, due to Porsche’s low efficiency
Tesla Cybertruck loved by non-truck owners, less so by truck owners, says survey
The recently revealed Tesla Cybertruck is running neck-and-neck in popularity with upcoming electric offerings from big-name truck brands GM and Ford, according to a survey from Autolist. The survey also included Rivian, which is similarly popular. Among people who have never owned a truck, all four brands fared roughly equally. Among current and former truck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck loved by non-truck owners, less so by truck owners, says survey
Your Tesla could help you get cheaper insurance through data
Insurance runs on data, and electric cars have a lot of it. One firm in the UK is giving Tesla drivers cheaper insurance by tapping into the car’s systems to track driver mileage. This could expand into other telematics, offering drivers better rates in exchange for more snooping. By Miles is a UK insurance broker… Continue reading Your Tesla could help you get cheaper insurance through data
EGEB: Tesla (surprise!) is the most eco-friendly car brand — study
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A fuel economy study finds Tesla averages the most MPGe for midsize cars, large cars, and SUVs. Europe announces its own Green New Deal. US onshore wind capacity exceeds 100 gigawatts — and Texas is the leader. The Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A daily technical, financial, and… Continue reading EGEB: Tesla (surprise!) is the most eco-friendly car brand — study
Tesla increases price of Model 3 as federal tax credit ends
Tesla has slightly increased the prices of Model 3’s two least expensive versions in the US – just weeks before the end of the tax credit on Tesla’s vehicles. Over the last year, Tesla has been making a lot of price adjustments to the different Model 3 versions. At first, Tesla reduced the price of… Continue reading Tesla increases price of Model 3 as federal tax credit ends