In its continued journey toward vehicle electrification, Audi has announced goals to become a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030. This is all part of a new corporate strategy from Audi called “Vorsprung 2030,” with the goal of accelerating the automaker’s electrified transformation originally slotted for 2026. Furthermore, Audi will continue to phase out… Continue reading Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models
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Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US
Tesla has started sending a cryptic email to Model 3 buyers in the US about an opportunity to accelerate their 3 deliveries. As we recently reported, Tesla has pushed new Model 3 Standard Range Plus delivery timelines all the way to 2022. Today, several people who placed an order for the vehicle are reporting receiving… Continue reading Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US
Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated
Tesla has vindicated after a Model Y was wrongly blamed for a fire that happened earlier this year in Texas. A video emerged showing that the fire didn’t originate from the electric vehicle. In March, a fire started at a residence in Dallas. Smoke was visible from downtown and the media reported that it originated… Continue reading Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated
My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going
My first Tesla was delivered on June 29, one day before the end of the second quarter (wink, wink, Tesla). So that means my husband and I have now been driving our Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus for two months. Here’s how it’s going. (Oh, and our car’s name is Nigel, since a couple… Continue reading My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going
Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features
Tesla is releasing today version 4 of its mobile app and it has a significant user interface refresh as well as a ton of new features. The Tesla mobile app has been an important asset for the automaker. Owners managed most of their ownership experience through the app. It serves as a key to unlock… Continue reading Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features
Tesla now aims for Full Self-Driving Beta public release in ‘~4 weeks’
Elon Musk is now saying that Tesla is aiming for the wider public release of its Full Self-Driving Beta in about 4 weeks. We are coming up on almost a year since Tesla started testing its Full Self-Driving Beta in its early access program with some customers. The software enables Tesla vehicles to virtually drive… Continue reading Tesla now aims for Full Self-Driving Beta public release in ‘~4 weeks’
Tesla Energy and its Autobidder software are making power companies nervous
Some power companies admitted that they are taking Tesla Energy, the automaker’s energy division, seriously. They appear to be nervous about Tesla’s Autobidder software. Over the last few years, Tesla has started to offer new ‘Energy Plans’ to offer low electricity rates with solar and Powerwall-powered virtual power plants in some markets. It’s part of… Continue reading Tesla Energy and its Autobidder software are making power companies nervous
Tesla starts hiring roboticists for its ‘Tesla Bot’ humanoid robot project
Tesla has started to hire roboticists to build its recently announced “Tesla Bot,” a humanoid robot to become a new vehicle for its AI technology. When Elon Musk explained the rationale behind Tesla Bot, he argued that Tesla was already making most of the components needed to create a humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence.… Continue reading Tesla starts hiring roboticists for its ‘Tesla Bot’ humanoid robot project
XPeng begins shipping first P7 EVs to Norway ahead of Q4 deliveries
Chinese automaker XPeng has officially begun its first venture overseas as it has loaded its P7 EVs on a ship headed for Norway. This initial batch of smart electric sedans represents XPeng’s commitment to a full-scale operation in Norway and an eventual expansion further into Europe. Xiaopeng, or XPeng Motors ($XPEV), is a Chinese EV manufacturer… Continue reading XPeng begins shipping first P7 EVs to Norway ahead of Q4 deliveries
Elon Musk is not impressed by Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving build, but likes the next one
Elon Musk said that Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving Beta build is “not great,” but he is currently testing the next build coming to beta testers, and he is impressed by that one. Tesla has a lot of eyes on its Full Self-Driving program. It’s not only about the tech and auto industry’s race to achieve… Continue reading Elon Musk is not impressed by Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving build, but likes the next one