Faraday Future has unveiled a new feature in its FF91 electric vehicle: a 27-inch backseat screen with a video conferencing feature. We haven’t reported a lot about Faraday Future lately, but things are finally starting to move faster for the electric vehicle startup, which struggled for a few years. The company is expected to close… Continue reading Faraday Future unveils 27-inch backseat screen with video conferencing feature in its electric car
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Tesla is stuck with over 10,000 cars on factory hold, resulting in a logistical nightmare
Tesla has over 10,000 electric cars that came out of Fremont Factory on a “containment hold” and can’t deliver them to customers, according to sources familiar with the matter. It is likely going to lead to a logistical nightmare at the end of the quarter. Since Tesla owns its entire distribution network and doesn’t sell… Continue reading Tesla is stuck with over 10,000 cars on factory hold, resulting in a logistical nightmare
Tesla Cybertruck sighting shows best look at electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramp
A new Tesla Cybertruck prototype sighting at Gigafactory Texas gives us our best look at the electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramp to date. Tesla has recently taken the Cybertruck on several rare public outings, but we generally always see the prototype in the same display context. Over the last few weeks, a Tesla Cybertruck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck sighting shows best look at electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramp
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package claims are under DMV review for misleading advertising
The California DMV is reviewing Tesla’s claims regarding the Full Self-Driving package for potential misleading advertising, according to a new report. The report in question is coming from the Los Angeles Times‘ Russ Mitchell, who is a known Tesla detractor, but he is apparently directly quoting the California DMV in this case: Tesla is “under… Continue reading Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package claims are under DMV review for misleading advertising
Tesla produces first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla has produced the first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production of the Model Y with the new structural battery pack technology. Tesla Structural Battery Pack At its Battery Day event last year, Tesla not only unveiled its new 4680 battery cell but also a new battery architecture built around… Continue reading Tesla produces first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla is in talks to add another supplier of cheaper LFP battery cells for its electric cars
Tesla is in talks to add another supplier of cheaper LFP battery cells, EVE, for its electric cars produced in China, according to a new report. Last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned that he believes the energy density of iron phosphate (LFP) batteries has improved enough that it now makes sense to use the… Continue reading Tesla is in talks to add another supplier of cheaper LFP battery cells for its electric cars
Tesla Model S Plaid buyers are starting to get some delivery dates for next month
Tesla Model S Plaid has seen a few delivery delays, but now buyers are starting to get some delivery dates for next month as the new version of Tesla’s flagship sedan is finally coming. In January, Tesla introduced a refreshed version of the Model S and Model X that brings a new powertrain, new interior, and updated… Continue reading Tesla Model S Plaid buyers are starting to get some delivery dates for next month
Tesla is set for another fight against unionization, this time over Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla is set for another fight against unionization, this time over Gigafactory Berlin. IG Metall, a powerful union in the German auto industry, confirmed that it wants to have a worker council at the factory. There have been several unionization efforts at Tesla over the years. For years, United Auto Workers (UAW) tried to unionize… Continue reading Tesla is set for another fight against unionization, this time over Gigafactory Berlin
Toyota says electric Land Cruiser could be coming after battery-electric retrofit trial with client
Toyota says it’s considering bringing an all-electric version of its popular Land Cruiser to consumers as it’s in the middle of a trial with a Land Cruiser converted to electric propulsion for a mining company. Earlier this year, Toyota embarked on a project with BHP, a mining company with nickel operations in Australia, to convert… Continue reading Toyota says electric Land Cruiser could be coming after battery-electric retrofit trial with client
Tesla’s head of UI leaves and leaks unreleased Cybertruck and FSD images in the process
Tesla’s longtime head of user interface design has left the company, and he has leaked some images of previously unreleased UI design for the Cybertruck and Full Self-Driving software in the process. Pawel Pietryka was an art director at Apple before joining Tesla back in 2016. He quickly became Tesla’s head of user interface design… Continue reading Tesla’s head of UI leaves and leaks unreleased Cybertruck and FSD images in the process