A Tesla Model S prototype has been spotted with a new charge port and taillights near the Fremont factory. It could be an upcoming update or the European version. Tesla started producing a refreshed version of the Model S just six months ago with a completely new interior, refreshed exterior features, and updated powertrain. That’s… Continue reading Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights
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GM announces GMC Electric Sierra Denali pickup truck, releases teaser
GM announced today that the GMC Electric Sierra Denali pickup truck is going to follow the Hummer EV as GMC’s next electric vehicle. The automaker released a new teaser for the electric pickup truck. The first Hummer EV pickup truck is about to be delivered, and it’s going to mark the first new electric vehicle… Continue reading GM announces GMC Electric Sierra Denali pickup truck, releases teaser
Tesla is facing mounting lawsuits for ‘fostering a culture of sexual harassment’
Six current and former Tesla female employees have filed lawsuits against the company at the same time alleging that the automaker is “fostering a culture of sexual harassment.” The firm Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe LLP is representing the six women who filed the lawsuits following another similar lawsuit filed by Jessica Barraza, an employee… Continue reading Tesla is facing mounting lawsuits for ‘fostering a culture of sexual harassment’
Tesla worker arrested for fatally shooting coworker at Fremont factory
Fremont Police Department has announced that it arrested a Tesla worker who they believe was responsible for shooting a co-worker in the Fremont factory parking lot yesterday. As we reported earlier today, the Fremont Police Department announced that they were investigating a “suspicious death” at Tesla’s Fremont factory the day before. Later, the “suspicious death”… Continue reading Tesla worker arrested for fatally shooting coworker at Fremont factory
Taxi company suspends its Tesla Model 3 fleet after a severe fatal crash
G7, a Paris-based taxi company that operates one of the largest Tesla taxi fleets in the world, announced that it suspended all its Model 3 taxis after a severe fatal crash that occurred last weekend. One of the company’s drivers was driving the Model 3 taxi as a personal vehicle on December 11 in Paris… Continue reading Taxi company suspends its Tesla Model 3 fleet after a severe fatal crash
Toyota teases electric pickup truck in new battery-electric vehicle plan
Toyota teased an upcoming electric pickup truck with an early concept vehicle at an event today about its long awaited battery-electric vehicle plan. Today, Toyota held an event about its battery-electric vehicle strategy. There was a lot of talk about how the Japanese automaker is in fact a leader in the space because it made… Continue reading Toyota teases electric pickup truck in new battery-electric vehicle plan
Idiots use Tesla Autopilot to put dog in danger in attempt to go viral
Young adults on social media put a dog in the driver’s seat of a Tesla Model X on Autopilot, putting the animal and everyone else on the road in danger, in an attempt to go viral. The case could be considered animal abuse on top of a serious traffic violation. There has been a long… Continue reading Idiots use Tesla Autopilot to put dog in danger in attempt to go viral
Elon Musk: Tesla to start accepting Doge cryptocurrency for merchandise
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will start to accept Doge, a meme cryptocurrency, to buy some merchandise on its website. It’s the first time Tesla has accepted crypto as payment since a reversal earlier this year. Over the last year, Tesla has been delving deep into the cryptocurrency world. Earlier this year, Tesla invested $1.5 billion… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla to start accepting Doge cryptocurrency for merchandise
Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022
Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent. As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000 of its unique electric motorcycles to support Uber’s growing demand for emissions-free drivers across the continent. Opibus is a Swedish-Kenyan technology… Continue reading Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022
Tesla releases new charger faceplates that matches car colors – holiday gift for Tesla owners?
Tesla has released a new product today – Wall Connector faceplates that match its vehicle paint colors. Is it a perfect holiday gift for Tesla owners? Tesla’s Wall Connector – which is used as a home charging station and for the automaker’s Destination Charging network – is a very popular charging station due to its… Continue reading Tesla releases new charger faceplates that matches car colors – holiday gift for Tesla owners?