The state of Queensland and publicly owned generator CS Energy announced a giant new 100 MW/200 MWh energy storage project, and it selected Tesla’s Megapack to power it. Australia has proven to be a very important market for Tesla’s energy storage business. Its flagship Tesla Big Battery project in South Australia became the first of… Continue reading Tesla secures big 200 MWh Megapack order for a new energy storage project in Australia
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GM spotted benchmarking Tesla Model S Plaid and Summon feature
GM has been spotted benchmarking a Tesla Model S Plaid and Model 3. The latter appeared to be in order to test Tesla’s Summon feature. Tesla has had a lead in electric vehicles for a long time, which made its vehicles popular for other automakers to benchmark as they develop their own EV programs. Benchmarking… Continue reading GM spotted benchmarking Tesla Model S Plaid and Summon feature
Tesla spends the most R&D and least in advertising per car sold
A new report shows that Tesla is spending more in research and development (R&D) per car than any other automaker by a wide margin, and it is spending the least in advertising per car sold. Tesla is now the biggest automaker in the world by market capitalization, despite selling only a fraction of the number… Continue reading Tesla spends the most R&D and least in advertising per car sold
First drive, Nissan Ariya: the stable relationship
Nissan invited the media out for a day at the track with the Nissan Ariya, the company’s long awaited second EV. After spending time driving and goofing with the crossover, I realize this vehicle is simply amazing. I think the Ariya is exactly what the American buying public would want and expect from an EV… Continue reading First drive, Nissan Ariya: the stable relationship
Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s
Hertz has decided to add Tesla Model Y to its growing electric vehicle fleet after announcing a deal to buy 100,000 Model 3 vehicles last year. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The news sent Tesla’s… Continue reading Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s
Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
Elon Musk made a new comment about the Tesla Cybertruck, which recently took a backseat, and said that the automaker aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric pickup truck would make it to market by the end of… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
Chevy shares better look at $30,000 Equinox EV, including two-tone exterior
Following the Chevy Equinox EV’s debut during CES in January, General Motors has shared a new video of the upcoming vehicle, showcasing a new blue exterior color, two-toned, with a pearl roof. This appears to be our latest “preview” of the upcoming electric SUV before it enters production in late 2023. After years of waffling,… Continue reading Chevy shares better look at $30,000 Equinox EV, including two-tone exterior
GM recalls Hummer EV over bad software in the taillights
GM has initiated a recall on the Hummer EV electric pickup truck over bad software affecting the taillights. However, it can’t fix the problem with a software update, and owners will have to go to dealerships to potentially have their taillights replaced. The Hummer EV is GM’s first vehicle using its new Ultium platform, but… Continue reading GM recalls Hummer EV over bad software in the taillights
Tesla is tripling your Model Y delivery time if you don’t add on the $12,000 FSD option
A recent update to Tesla’s website configurator reveals that it is prioritizing reservations that include the $12,000 full self-driving (FSD) option, at least for the Model Y and Model 3. For reservations of the Tesla Model Y in particular, delivery estimates change from six months from today (September), to two months (May), simply by choosing… Continue reading Tesla is tripling your Model Y delivery time if you don’t add on the $12,000 FSD option
Tesla owner charged ~$600,000 at charging station because of a Supercharger bug
A Tesla owner in China was surprised with a ~$600,000 bill after a stop at a Supercharger station. The automaker says it was a bug. For years, Tesla never charged anything for its customers to charge at Supercharger stations. It was part of the owner’s experience and included in the price of its vehicles. This… Continue reading Tesla owner charged ~$600,000 at charging station because of a Supercharger bug