Tesla has removed pricing information for the new Roadster and stopped taking reservations for the $250,000 Founders Series version. The new Roadster might end up being Tesla’s most delayed vehicle ever. When first unveiling the next-generation Tesla Roadster in 2017, CEO Elon Musk said that it will come to market in 2020. Tesla started taking reservations… Continue reading Tesla removes new Roadster pricing, appears to have sold out $250,000 Founders series
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Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.7) with improved phantom braking and efficiency
Tesla has started to release a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.7) that improves the situation with “phantom braking” and even helps the FSD beta be more energy efficient. For more than a year now, Tesla has been slowly rolling out what it is calling “Full Self-Driving Beta” (FSD Beta), which is an early… Continue reading Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.7) with improved phantom braking and efficiency
Tesla offers free Supercharging in off-peak hours for holidays to help curb traffic
Tesla announced that is going to offer free Supercharging during off-peak hours for the holidays in order to help curb traffic at charging stations. The holidays have been tough stress tests for Tesla’s Supercharger network, and it has not always passed with flying colors. Especially in California, one of Tesla’s biggest markets per capita and… Continue reading Tesla offers free Supercharging in off-peak hours for holidays to help curb traffic
GM announces first deliveries of GMC Hummer EV pickup truck
GM announced today that it produced the first GMC Hummer EV pickup trucks for customers’ deliveries, which can now begin. It’s the second electric pickup truck to hit the market. In October of last year, GM officially launched its GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric “supertruck” with up to 350 miles of range and a starting price… Continue reading GM announces first deliveries of GMC Hummer EV pickup truck
FedEx takes delivery of first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop
FedEx confirmed today that it has taken delivery of the first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop division. The first 5 EVs of the 500 that the logistic giant ordered. BrightDrop was launched earlier this year as a new electric delivery and logistic unit of GM. The new division launched by announcing that FedEx has… Continue reading FedEx takes delivery of first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop
Audi opening a unique charging hub concept with 320 kW chargers and exclusive upstairs lounge
Next week, Audi will open what it is calling “world’s first” charging hub concept in Nuremberg, Germany, complete with reservation options and a lounge area. Audi’s pilot project is intended to test charging solutions for the impending demand for EV infrastructure, particularly in urban areas where drivers might not have access to charging at home.… Continue reading Audi opening a unique charging hub concept with 320 kW chargers and exclusive upstairs lounge
Tesla expands its real-time data car insurance product to Illinois
Tesla has now expanded the availability of its real-time data car insurance product to car owners in Illinois. It’s now the third state to get Tesla Insurance and the second one with the more recent product based on real-time data from the drivers. Tesla Insurance Tesla had already introduced its own insurance product in California,… Continue reading Tesla expands its real-time data car insurance product to Illinois
Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year
Following the partnership announced earlier this year, Arrival has now shared a first look at its Car EV, designed specifically for rideshare drivers with Uber’s help. The Arrival Car features a hood to rear panoramic roof, foldable front seat, and passenger legroom that the automaker claims is greater than a Rolls Royce. Arrival is a… Continue reading Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year
Elon Musk: Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, employ 20,000 workers
Elon Musk says that Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas and will eventually employ 20,000 workers. Tesla is expected to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Texas in Austin any day now. The new factory is critical to Tesla’s expansion plans in the US. Currently, Tesla sells every car it can… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, employ 20,000 workers
Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights
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