A duo of Tesla shareholder-influencers tried to complete Elon Musk’s coast-to-coast self-driving ride that he claimed Tesla would be able to do in 2017 and they crashed before making it about 60 miles. In 2016, Elon Musk infamously said that Tesla would complete a fully self-driving coast-to-coast drive between Los Angeles and New York by… Continue reading Tesla influencers tried Elon Musk’s coast-to-coast self-driving, crashed before 60 miles
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10,000 buyers snapped up 776 hp electric AUDI wagon – in its first 30 minutes!
With dual electric motors pumping out 776 hp, over 400 miles of all-electric range, and a relatively low MSRP, the new AUDI E5 Flagship Quattro electric wagon is electrifying the Chinese wagon market – scoring over 10,000 orders in its first thirty minutes on sale! First launched last fall, the new Audi-backed AUDI sub-brand kept… Continue reading 10,000 buyers snapped up 776 hp electric AUDI wagon – in its first 30 minutes!
Hacker reveals details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y
A hacker has revealed new details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y, which is likely going to be the automaker’s most affordable level yet. Tesla has been teasing the release of “more affordable models” since last year, but there’s been confusion around what Tesla plans to release. As we have reported for almost a year,… Continue reading Hacker reveals details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y
Elon Musk has trapped Tesla shareholders: give me $1 trillion or I won’t lie for you anymore
Elon Musk has trapped Tesla shareholders in a vicious cycle that has nothing to do with he company’s performance or mission anymore. He is linking a vote for his compensation package, worth up to $1 trillion and more control over the company, to the future of Tesla and, in his delusions of grandeur, “the future… Continue reading Elon Musk has trapped Tesla shareholders: give me $1 trillion or I won’t lie for you anymore
Tesla loses another Optimus robot leader, and upsets TSLA stock gamblers
Tesla has lost another leader of its Optimus humanoid robot program, which is upsetting those who bet on Tesla’s stock (TSLA), as CEO Elon Musk says most of Tesla’s value is tied to the robot. Musk claims that 80% of Tesla’s future earnings would come from its humanoid robot, which he believes would bring in… Continue reading Tesla loses another Optimus robot leader, and upsets TSLA stock gamblers
Nissan cuts the Ariya electric SUV in the US… because of the new LEAF?
The Ariya, Nissan’s all-electric SUV, won’t be offered in the US in 2026. Nissan officially cut the Ariya from its 2026 lineup as it prepares to launch the new and improved LEAF EV. Nissan cuts Ariya SUV in the US, adds LEAF EV for 2026 If you were looking to drive off in Nissan’s electric… Continue reading Nissan cuts the Ariya electric SUV in the US… because of the new LEAF?
Panasonic has battery that can give Tesla Model Y 450 miles of range
Panasonic, the Japanese manufacturing giant, says it is working on a new battery cell that can add 90 miles of range to the Tesla Model Y – pushing it to over 450 miles (725 km). Of course, it could also just use fewer batteries and reduce the weight of the vehicle or other EVs. Panasonic… Continue reading Panasonic has battery that can give Tesla Model Y 450 miles of range
Tesla is redesigning its door handles after people were left trapped in the cars
Tesla has confirmed that it is redesigning its door handles with electronic releases after people were left trapped inside its cars. Earlier this week, we reported that the NHTSA had opened a new investigation into Tesla over children getting stuck inside cars after electronic door releases fail. Tesla uses frameless doors with electronic door handles.… Continue reading Tesla is redesigning its door handles after people were left trapped in the cars
Toyota’s new app rewards EV and PHEV drivers for charging, since it doesn’t happen enough
Toyota introduced a new “science-backed” app that rewards EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivers for charging their vehicles. Why? Because, according to Toyota’s own research, PHEV drivers don’t plug in often enough. Toyota develops an app to reward EV drivers for charging Hybrid vehicles and Toyota are nearly synonymous at this point. Toyota launched the… Continue reading Toyota’s new app rewards EV and PHEV drivers for charging, since it doesn’t happen enough
Another major automaker is turning to China for help
Nissan becomes the latest global automaker to rely on China for help as it looks to turn things around. The Japanese automaker is facing an uphill battle as it plans to cut about 20,000 jobs while closing several plants as part of its recovery plan. Nissan is the latest automaker to turn to China for… Continue reading Another major automaker is turning to China for help