Nikola has officially given up on its $2 billion patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla over the design of the Tesla Semi electric truck. As we previously reported, Nikola alleged that Tesla’s electric truck design infringes on its existing design patents for an old truck prototype it unveiled in 2016. Specifically, a series of three design… Continue reading Nikola finally gives up on $2 billion patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla over semi truck design
Author: Electrek Newsfeed
Geely-owned Zeekr brand sets its sights on North America
You know Geely as the Chinese money behind Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus – but they’re a lot bigger than that. Geely has its own brand, is backing an electric Smart revival, and recently invested billions in Mercedes’ parent company, Daimler, to become a top shareholder. Geely means business, in other words, and the CEO of… Continue reading Geely-owned Zeekr brand sets its sights on North America
Tesla (TSLA) becomes best-selling brand in Norway as the country hits new electric vehicle records
Tesla has become the best-selling brand in Norway for the whole year of 2021 despite having only two models available on the market, which helped the country hit again new electric vehicle records. Norway has been the leading market for electric vehicles in terms of adoption per capita. As many markets are introducing plans to… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) becomes best-selling brand in Norway as the country hits new electric vehicle records
Tesla (TSLA) announces record production and deliveries of over 305k Q4 vehicles, 936K for 2021
Tesla (TSLA) announced that it achieved both record production and deliveries during the last quarter of 2021. The automaker produced “more than 305,000 electric vehicles and delivered of over 308,000 electric vehicles during Q4 2021. Sunday morning, the automaker decided to release its production and delivery numbers for the fourth quarter of the year: “AUSTIN,… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) announces record production and deliveries of over 305k Q4 vehicles, 936K for 2021
Tesla in 2022 is going to be about growth and battery cells
When I think about what Tesla’s upcoming 2022 year is going to look like, I think it will revolve around growth, much like 2021. But there will also be a renewed focus on securing battery cells in an even more competitive landscape. Gigafactory Shanghai has proven to have plenty of room to grow, and it… Continue reading Tesla in 2022 is going to be about growth and battery cells
Tesla’s trunk latch and rear camera recalls extend to 200,000 more vehicles in China
Tesla has started two recalls of almost 500,000 vehicles in the US due to a problem with its trunk latch and reverse camera. Now we learn that the same recalls are extending to 200,000 more vehicles in China. Yesterday, we reported on NHTSA announcing that Tesla initiated two recalls. The first recall affects about 119,000… Continue reading Tesla’s trunk latch and rear camera recalls extend to 200,000 more vehicles in China
Tesla (TSLA) issues recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles
Tesla (TSLA) has issued two recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles. The fixes are small, but it will still put a strain on its service team. The first recall involves the latch of the Model S’s front trunk (frunk), which could have been misassembled, leading to it opening by… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) issues recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles
NYPD buys 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E, approves option to buy 250 Tesla Model 3s
New York City is closing out the year with a big electrification move as it adds 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs to its fleet, and it approves the option to buy 250 Tesla Model 3 electric sedans. Most of the vehicles are going to the NYPD and other emergency service departments. Earlier this month,… Continue reading NYPD buys 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E, approves option to buy 250 Tesla Model 3s
Tesla is sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and more
Tesla is going to start sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and discounted hardware. The automaker has often hired former students who participated in these competitions. Formula SAE is an organization that puts together student competitions in the field of mobility. Over the last decade, electric vehicles have been popular with… Continue reading Tesla is sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and more
Elon Musk: Tesla Bot could develop a unique personality and become a companion
Elon Musk says that he is considering Tesla Bot becoming more than just a humanoid robot to perform useful tasks but to have it potentially develop a unique personality and be a companion. He says Tesla Bot could make an “incredible buddy like C3PO or R2D2.” Earlier this year, Musk announced plans for Tesla Bot, a humanoid… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Bot could develop a unique personality and become a companion