Tesla (TSLA) has had a sudden drop in wait times for deliveries on new orders on some of its electric vehicle models, and some are reading into it as demand falling off, but there’s more to it. In recent weeks, industry watchers have noted that Tesla’s delivery wait times have dropped significantly. Some models that… Continue reading Tesla’s (TSLA) sudden drop in wait times doesn’t mean demand for EVs is dropping
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EVgo expands Plug and Charge capabilities to EVs beyond GMs Ultium Charge 360 network including Ford, Polestar
US public charging network EVgo has announced an expansion of its Plug and Charge capabilities via its new Autocharge+ technology. Previously, owners of Plug and Charge capable GM EVs could utilize the feature on the EVgo network, but that opportunity is now available for drivers of plenty other EVs, including Ford. Plug and Charge is technology… Continue reading EVgo expands Plug and Charge capabilities to EVs beyond GMs Ultium Charge 360 network including Ford, Polestar
Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargers
Tesla has officially launched its CCS adapter for $250, enabling Tesla drivers to access public charging stations. This is a product that Tesla owners have been wanting for a long time. For the past year, Tesla has indicated that it is about to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. This has been a… Continue reading Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargers
The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming reality
The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming a reality in Austin, where Tesla is deploying solar roofs and Powerwall in a brand-new development. Last year, Tesla signed a breakthrough deal to deploy solar roofs and Powerwalls on a “large scale” in a new community in Austin, Texas. The project is in partnership with Brookfield… Continue reading The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming reality
China has a new Tesla clone, and it starts at just $26,000
Chinese automaker Changan Automobile has launched a new electric vehicle that strongly resembles the Tesla Model 3, but it starts at just $26,000. Tesla has had some issues with Chinese companies getting “inspired” by its designs in the past. Those vehicles are often referred to as “Tesla clones.” We previously reported on China’s Xpeng copying… Continue reading China has a new Tesla clone, and it starts at just $26,000
GM pushing 7 new EPA standards that could move US toward mass EV adoption
GM is transforming its business to meet the future of transportation by introducing a full lineup of new electric vehicles this year. With “EV for everyone,” GM is hoping it can reach the masses and speed up the transition to sustainable transportation. In the company’s latest push toward a cleaner future, the automaker released seven… Continue reading GM pushing 7 new EPA standards that could move US toward mass EV adoption
Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM
After its massive order of Tesla vehicles, Hertz now announces another huge order of electric vehicles, this time for 175,000 EVs from GM. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. More recently, the company added Model Y vehicles to… Continue reading Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM
Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project
A Tesla Megapack has caught on fire at a giant battery project operated by PG&E in Monterey County in California. In April, PG&E launched the Elkhorn Battery Storage facility in Monterey County, the largest Tesla Megapack project to date. The project consists of 256 Tesla Megapack battery units on 33 concrete slabs for a total… Continue reading Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project
Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine
Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine, which is primarily a video game engine, to test its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. Over the years, Tesla has taken flack for testing its Autopilot and Self-Driving features with its customers on public roads. But to be fair, there will be several steps… Continue reading Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine
Tesla is borrowing Autopilot team for Optimus humanoid robot project
Elon Musk said that Tesla is borrowing the Autopilot team for its Optimus humanoid robot project, which has a deadline at the end of the month. The CEO has said that the Tesla Bot project has become a priority. Tesla’s approach to selling Autopilot, and now its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package features before they are… Continue reading Tesla is borrowing Autopilot team for Optimus humanoid robot project