A new report shows that Tesla is spending more in research and development (R&D) per car than any other automaker by a wide margin, and it is spending the least in advertising per car sold. Tesla is now the biggest automaker in the world by market capitalization, despite selling only a fraction of the number… Continue reading Tesla spends the most R&D and least in advertising per car sold
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First drive, Nissan Ariya: the stable relationship
Nissan invited the media out for a day at the track with the Nissan Ariya, the company’s long awaited second EV. After spending time driving and goofing with the crossover, I realize this vehicle is simply amazing. I think the Ariya is exactly what the American buying public would want and expect from an EV… Continue reading First drive, Nissan Ariya: the stable relationship
Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s
Hertz has decided to add Tesla Model Y to its growing electric vehicle fleet after announcing a deal to buy 100,000 Model 3 vehicles last year. 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. The news sent Tesla’s… Continue reading Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s
Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
Elon Musk made a new comment about the Tesla Cybertruck, which recently took a backseat, and said that the automaker aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric pickup truck would make it to market by the end of… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
Chevy shares better look at $30,000 Equinox EV, including two-tone exterior
Following the Chevy Equinox EV’s debut during CES in January, General Motors has shared a new video of the upcoming vehicle, showcasing a new blue exterior color, two-toned, with a pearl roof. This appears to be our latest “preview” of the upcoming electric SUV before it enters production in late 2023. After years of waffling,… Continue reading Chevy shares better look at $30,000 Equinox EV, including two-tone exterior
GM recalls Hummer EV over bad software in the taillights
GM has initiated a recall on the Hummer EV electric pickup truck over bad software affecting the taillights. However, it can’t fix the problem with a software update, and owners will have to go to dealerships to potentially have their taillights replaced. The Hummer EV is GM’s first vehicle using its new Ultium platform, but… Continue reading GM recalls Hummer EV over bad software in the taillights
Tesla is tripling your Model Y delivery time if you don’t add on the $12,000 FSD option
A recent update to Tesla’s website configurator reveals that it is prioritizing reservations that include the $12,000 full self-driving (FSD) option, at least for the Model Y and Model 3. For reservations of the Tesla Model Y in particular, delivery estimates change from six months from today (September), to two months (May), simply by choosing… Continue reading Tesla is tripling your Model Y delivery time if you don’t add on the $12,000 FSD option
Tesla owner charged ~$600,000 at charging station because of a Supercharger bug
A Tesla owner in China was surprised with a ~$600,000 bill after a stop at a Supercharger station. The automaker says it was a bug. For years, Tesla never charged anything for its customers to charge at Supercharger stations. It was part of the owner’s experience and included in the price of its vehicles. This… Continue reading Tesla owner charged ~$600,000 at charging station because of a Supercharger bug
Sony will partner with Honda on EVs, first available in 2025
Sony and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop electric vehicles, with the first car becoming available commercially in 2025, reports Nikkei Asia. Sony has been making their EV ambitions more and more clear over the last few years, showing their VISION-S concept EV at the last three CES conferences. In each… Continue reading Sony will partner with Honda on EVs, first available in 2025
Tesla unveils Supercharger station built in only 8 days thanks to new pre-fabricated system
Tesla has released footage unveiling its pre-fabricated system to deploy new Supercharger stations in record time. This new one in Florida was built in just over a week. Tesla is currently growing its Supercharger network at an impressive rate. The automaker went from 23,277 Superchargers at 2,564 stations at the end of 2020 to 31,498… Continue reading Tesla unveils Supercharger station built in only 8 days thanks to new pre-fabricated system