Tesla confirmed today that it expanded its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states, Utah and Maryland – now in 10 states or 11 if you count California, which has Tesla Insurance but not the real-time data version. Tesla Insurance expansion Tesla updated its website to note that its real-time data… Continue reading Tesla expands its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states – now in 10 states
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Woes continue for Faraday Future as it delays FF 91 production launch to seek additional capital
EV startup Faraday Future continues its uphill battle to get its flagship EV, the FF 91 into production. According to its latest report, the launch of the FF 91, which was scheduled as early as this month, will be pushed deeper into 2022 as the company seeks additional capital to start production and beyond. This… Continue reading Woes continue for Faraday Future as it delays FF 91 production launch to seek additional capital
GM secures long-term supply of lithium from Livent and cathode from LG for 1 million EVs
GM announced today two deals to secure a long-term supply of lithium from Livent and cathode materials from LG Chem in order to support its goal of producing for 1 million electric vehicles in 2025. Lithium is used in the cathode of li-ion battery cells. It is a critical mineral that is quite common on… Continue reading GM secures long-term supply of lithium from Livent and cathode from LG for 1 million EVs
Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides
Uber is expanding its electric vehicle rides through its new “Comfort Electric” option to more cities, and since most of its electric rides come from Tesla vehicles, the ride-hailing company has started sending notifications about how to open Tesla door handles, which can be confusing for first-time riders. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort… Continue reading Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides
Tesla locks 80 miles of customer’s battery range for $4,500 ransom
Tesla tried to force a customer to pay $4,500 ransom over 80 miles of range that the company software-locked in his battery pack. The automaker only started to walk back on the strategy to squeeze $4,500 out of its customers after an uproar on social media. Tesla used to sell Model S vehicles with software-locked… Continue reading Tesla locks 80 miles of customer’s battery range for $4,500 ransom
Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup surprises in aerodynamic performance simulation
The Tesla Cybertruck with its interesting design offered a surprise in the first independent aerodynamic performance simulation test. It comes in at an unofficial 0.39 drag coefficient. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck, the design was polarizing, to say the least. Some were totally in love with the design, while others hated it with a passion.… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup surprises in aerodynamic performance simulation
Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
Tesla (TSLA) is launching today a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base and allow them to participate in events and ask questions. Over the years, Tesla has had an unusual approach to investor relations. CEO Elon Musk often voiced frustration with traditional Wall Street analysts on earning calls and pushed for more… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
GM launches EV Live: A free, one-on-one virtual education service with EV specialists
To further spread the good word of EV adoption, General Motors (GM) has introduced EV Live – an immersive one-on-one experience where the public can call into a live studio of EV specialists and have all their questions answered virtually… oh, and it’s free. Score. As one of the world’s largest automakers, GM has recently… Continue reading GM launches EV Live: A free, one-on-one virtual education service with EV specialists
Average electric car price hit $66,000 in the US, but that’s not the whole story
The average electric car price in the United States hit $66,000 last month – a more than 13% increase year over year. That’s a bit disappointing since the promise has been that EV prices would come down, but this price increase isn’t the whole story. One of the biggest complaints about electric vehicles remains their… Continue reading Average electric car price hit $66,000 in the US, but that’s not the whole story
Tesla (TSLA) trademarks ‘Cyber Roundup’ ahead of rebranded annual shareholder meeting
Tesla has applied to trademark the term “Cyber Roundup” ahead of what looks like is going to be a rebranded annual shareholder meeting coming up next week. Like all other public companies, Tesla has to hold an annual shareholder meeting where shareholders can vote their shares on a bunch of different matters both brought forward… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) trademarks ‘Cyber Roundup’ ahead of rebranded annual shareholder meeting