Tesla is ramping up hiring for its Optimus robot project, also known as Tesla Bot, as it starts using its AI expertise to develop its “overall humanoid software architecture”. As we previously reported, it feels like the Tesla Bot project went from a side project for the company to a top priority in a very… Continue reading Tesla accelerates hiring for Optimus robot project, develops ‘overall humanoid software architecture’
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Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki roll out swappable electric motorcycle batteries, but it’s really just a Gogoro competitor
Japan’s heavyweight motorcycle manufacturers known as the Big Four have unveiled a new electric motorbike battery swapping program called Gachaco. But what Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki haven’t come right out and said is that instead of the highly anticipated innovative new motorcycle battery standard, it’s looking a lot like a blue version of Gogoro.… Continue reading Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki roll out swappable electric motorcycle batteries, but it’s really just a Gogoro competitor
Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028
During a livestream out of Japan this morning, Nissan Motor Company unveiled plans to bring laminated solid-state batteries to market by 2028, beginning with a prototype production facility. The decision is part of Nissan’s “Ambition 2030” strategy, which will now include plans to launch an EV powered by solid-state batteries in 2028. Nissan Motor Corporation ($NSANY) has… Continue reading Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028
Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023
After delaying virtually all new vehicle launches for the last few years, Elon Musk has now set a strong timeline for Tesla to bring Cybertruck, Roadster, and Tesla Semi to production in 2023. Tesla has had the same lineup for a while now: Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The automaker has… Continue reading Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023
Tesla ‘recalls’ another 120,000 vehicles in China, but it’s another software update fix
Tesla is again in the headlines in China – the world’s biggest EV market – due to a recall of over 120,000 vehicles in China, but it’s another over-the-air software update fix. Lately, Tesla has had to issue a lot of recalls, but most of them were minor issues that were fixed by simple over-the-air… Continue reading Tesla ‘recalls’ another 120,000 vehicles in China, but it’s another software update fix
Tesla now expects Gigafactory Shanghai shutdown to extend to at least Friday – missing out on over 24,000 EVs
Tesla says that it now doesn’t expect to be able to restart production at Gigafactory Shanghai until at least Friday, and even that could be difficult amid a citywide lockdown that is extending longer than planned. Last week, we reported on Tesla having to shut down Gigafactory Shanghai due to a citywide lockdown in the… Continue reading Tesla now expects Gigafactory Shanghai shutdown to extend to at least Friday – missing out on over 24,000 EVs
Nissan announces it is designing a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA alongside Teledyne and Sierra Space
During the 37th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Teledyne Brown Engineering, along with partners Sierra Space and Nissan North America, announced it is designing a crewed Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to support future NASA missions on the Moon. All three companies have varying levels of experience in space technology and hope to transport astronauts on… Continue reading Nissan announces it is designing a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA alongside Teledyne and Sierra Space
GM’s BrightDrop rebrands its electric delivery vehicles and carts with more cohesive names
General Motors’ commercial EV brand, BrightDrop, announced a rebranding of its entire ecosystem of electrified products, including delivery vehicles, storage carts, and software. The new nomenclature system falls more in line with parent company GM’s focus on “zero” branding. BrightDrop is an electric-focused brand formed by GM in early 2021 to develop electric Light Commercial Vehicles… Continue reading GM’s BrightDrop rebrands its electric delivery vehicles and carts with more cohesive names
GM delivered only 457 electric vehicles last quarter, but it assures us more are coming
GM released its Q1 2022 delivery results today and revealed that it only delivered 457 electric vehicles during the last quarter. The automaker assures us that more EVs are coming. GM has been claiming to be “all-in” in electric vehicles for years now, but its sales haven’t reflected that. To be fair, the company has… Continue reading GM delivered only 457 electric vehicles last quarter, but it assures us more are coming
Tesla opens its ‘longest’ Supercharger station in the world
Tesla has opened its “longest Supercharger station in the world” through a growing partnership with a French supermarket company. There are larger, bigger Supercharger stations in the world, but apparently, there are none longer. Tesla is currently growing its Supercharger network at an impressive rate. The automaker went from 23,277 Superchargers at 2,564 stations at… Continue reading Tesla opens its ‘longest’ Supercharger station in the world