“America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV” is getting even cheaper. Chevy’s new all-electric Equinox is already due for its next model year. The Chevy Equinox EV is getting slightly more power, along with the promised $35,000 variant arriving in 2025. Chevy claims its all-electric Equinox is the “most affordable” EV with over 315 miles… Continue reading Chevy Equinox EV gets more power in 2025 with $35,000 model launching
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Union threatens strike at Tesla Giga Berlin after contentious meeting
A powerful German union has threatened a potential strike at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin after a contentious meeting with management. Tesla recently held a staff meeting at Gigafactory Berlin amid a push to unionize the factory. A majority of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin workers voted against union representatives of IG Metall in their new work council earlier… Continue reading Union threatens strike at Tesla Giga Berlin after contentious meeting
This is a Tesla Model 3… no really
A coach design team built a Mercedes 300SL that is more Tesla Model 3 than anything else – at least underneath the body. Tesla powertrains are popular in retro-builds, where people convert old cars to electric powertrains. Many early salvaged Tesla Model S vehicles were used for that very purpose. Now, we are starting to… Continue reading This is a Tesla Model 3… no really
“Supervised” FSD update, a rare Roadster, new Ford Capri, & Michigan gets angry
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla launches a new “Supervised” Full Self Driving update, a rare, carbon-bodied Tesla Roadster goes on sale, there’s an all-new Ford Capri EV, and the great State of Michigan tells your HOA to stuff it when it comes to home solar and EV charging! Elon says Tesla’s latest FSD… Continue reading “Supervised” FSD update, a rare Roadster, new Ford Capri, & Michigan gets angry
Volkswagen’s EV troubles deepen with possible Audi plant closure
Volkswagen may close its first plant in Europe ever. As it looks to cut costs amid falling EV sales, Volkswagen warned a possible Audi assembly plant closure in Brussels is an option. It’s been 26 years since the doors were shut at VW’s Westmoreland assembly factory in Pennsylvania, its last plant closure. However, that could… Continue reading Volkswagen’s EV troubles deepen with possible Audi plant closure
Tesla starts pushing new Supervised Full Self-Driving update
Tesla has started to finally push a new Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) software update after a few months of delays. Elon Musk has bet Tesla’s house on self-driving and now the company needs to deliver more than ever. We were particularly impressed with Tesla’s FSD v12 update. It was by far the biggest improvement in… Continue reading Tesla starts pushing new Supervised Full Self-Driving update
Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers
Tesla insiders claim CEO Elon Musk had his Full Self-Driving optimized routes that he himself takes as well as routes taken by Tesla FSD content creators, which would explain the discrepancies in the efficacity of the system. Elon Musk has been praising Tesla’s self-driving effort, and especially its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta (now “supervised) system,… Continue reading Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers
Tesla to help China power its computing expansion with Megapacks
Tesla will help China power its ongoing major computing power expansion with Megapacks providing energy storage. According to the Global Digital Economy Conference 2024, China currently has a combined processing power of 230 exaflops. The country has an aggressive plan to increase that computing power to 300 exaflops by the end of next year. That… Continue reading Tesla to help China power its computing expansion with Megapacks
Elon Musk goes to war against Tesla (TSLA) shorts again
Elon Musk is going to war against people shorting Tesla’ stock (TSLA) again. He says they will be “obliterated”. Shorts, people betting against the stock of a company, have long played a part in Tesla’s history on the stock market and CEO Elon Musk has often commented on the situation – going as far as… Continue reading Elon Musk goes to war against Tesla (TSLA) shorts again
New Tesla Model Y spotted with camouflage – refresh coming?
A new Tesla Model Y with camouflage has been spotted testing in California. Is a refresh coming soon? After the Model 3 refresh launched last year, there have been many rumors about a Model Y refresh to follow. It started last year with a Reuters report that claimed Tesla was planning a Model Y refresh called… Continue reading New Tesla Model Y spotted with camouflage – refresh coming?