Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent. As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000 of its unique electric motorcycles to support Uber’s growing demand for emissions-free drivers across the continent. Opibus is a Swedish-Kenyan technology… Continue reading Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022
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Tesla releases new charger faceplates that matches car colors – holiday gift for Tesla owners?
Tesla has released a new product today – Wall Connector faceplates that match its vehicle paint colors. Is it a perfect holiday gift for Tesla owners? Tesla’s Wall Connector – which is used as a home charging station and for the automaker’s Destination Charging network – is a very popular charging station due to its… Continue reading Tesla releases new charger faceplates that matches car colors – holiday gift for Tesla owners?
Elon Musk: ‘Tesla Cybertruck can come in any color as long as it’s nothing’
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla doesn’t plan to offer any color or wrap for the Cybertruck – at least “at first”. He says that “Tesla Cybertruck can come in any color as long as it’s nothing”. One of the most unique features of the Cybertruck is its stainless-steel exoskeleton: “Cybertruck is built with an… Continue reading Elon Musk: ‘Tesla Cybertruck can come in any color as long as it’s nothing’
Tesla Cybertruck with updated design spotted on test track
A new Tesla Cybertruck prototype with an updated design has been spotted on the automaker’s Fremont factory test track. It’s the best look we had at the upcoming electric pickup truck in a while. Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019 and for the longest time, only a single prototype of the electric pickup truck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck with updated design spotted on test track
Tesla stops taking Model S and Model X orders outside North America
Tesla announced to potential buyers today that it stopped taking new Model S and Model X orders outside North America. It now expects deliveries in other markets to start during the second half of 2022. The news comes from an email that Tesla started sending out to people who have Model S and Model X… Continue reading Tesla stops taking Model S and Model X orders outside North America
High tech Tesla Cybertruck camper is raising money at astronomical $400 million valuation
CyberLandr, a very ambitious high-tech camper designed for the Tesla Cybertruck, is raising money at an astronomical $400 million valuation. Earlier this year, we reported that people had already started selling third-party Tesla Cybertruck accessories even though the truck is not on the market yet. It started with this camper system for Cybertruck called Cyberlandr. We… Continue reading High tech Tesla Cybertruck camper is raising money at astronomical $400 million valuation
Elon Musk: Tesla Bot can solve labor shortage, but there’s no clear timeline
Elon Musk gave an update on Tesla Bot, Tesla’s upcoming humanoid robot project, and said that he believes it can solve the labor shortage issue. But the CEO is not committing to any timeline. Earlier this year, Musk announced plans for Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence aimed at completing general repetitive tasks. At… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Bot can solve labor shortage, but there’s no clear timeline
Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improved object detection
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (version 10.6) to its fleet with improved object detection. It’s the latest step in the long road to improve the FSD package and deliver on a promise to customers that has been delayed several times. Tesla is currently slowly rolling out what it… Continue reading Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improved object detection
Toyota commits to 100% zero-emission sales in Europe by 2035, because it essentially has to
During a recent media event in Brussels, Toyota Europe outlined a plan for a 100% CO2 reduction in all-new vehicle sales in the market by 2035. This “goal” will be preceded by a sales mix of at least 50% zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Western Europe by 2030. On a broader scale, Toyota Motor Corporation continues… Continue reading Toyota commits to 100% zero-emission sales in Europe by 2035, because it essentially has to
Tesla updates Cybertruck with 4 motors, 4-wheel steering, and ‘crab mode’
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the Cybertruck with a four-motor configuration that is going to enable independent power at each wheel and four-wheel steering with “crab” mode, like the Hummer EV. As we previously reported, Tesla removed Cybertruck specs and prices from its website in October. After being unchanged for two years since… Continue reading Tesla updates Cybertruck with 4 motors, 4-wheel steering, and ‘crab mode’