If you haven’t used one yet, a Digital Key is life-changing. It should be a given on all new vehicles nowadays. GM is finally asking a select group of EV owners to test the new feature. GM begins Digital Key tests for EV owners Tesla first introduced its digital key for the Tesla Model 3… Continue reading GM is inviting EV owners to test this feature that should be standard for all vehicles
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Tesla driver crashes during livestream desmonstrating ‘Full Self-Driving’ features
A Tesla drove in the wrong direction, resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle, during a livestream, demonstrating Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ features. Earlier this year, Tesla launched its Level 2 driver-assist system, ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD), in China. Like in the US, despite its name, the system requires constant driver supervision. Unlike in the US,… Continue reading Tesla driver crashes during livestream desmonstrating ‘Full Self-Driving’ features
Tesla signs massive 1 GWh Megapack project in the UK with Matrix Renewables
Tesla Energy has secured another massive Megapack project in the UK. Matrix Renewables announced today that it has signed a full EPC agreement with Tesla for a 500 MW / 1 GWh battery energy storage system in Scotland. The UK has been one of Tesla’s strongest markets for energy storage. We have frequently reported on… Continue reading Tesla signs massive 1 GWh Megapack project in the UK with Matrix Renewables
Does Faraday’s FX Super One show us how Chinese EVs will get into the US?
Faraday Future unveiled its upcoming FX Super One MPV on Thursday, which appears to be a rebadged Great Wall Motors Wey Gaoshan. Which brings us to the question: is this how we might see more Chinese EVs make their way to the US? The EV market in China has grown rapidly in recent years, not… Continue reading Does Faraday’s FX Super One show us how Chinese EVs will get into the US?
Faraday Future unveils FX Super One, an EV minivan with a funny F.A.C.E.
Faraday Future is still kicking and unveiled its next planned vehicle tonight – the FX Super One, an all-electric MPV. The FX Super One is an MPV, “Multi Purpose Vehicle,” which is… basically the new word for a minivan. Minivans have gotten less popular in recent years, as the entire industry has been infected with… Continue reading Faraday Future unveils FX Super One, an EV minivan with a funny F.A.C.E.
Tesla Cybertruck is going to be a $35,000 truck in 18 months, expert says
Tesla Cybertruck used prices are declining as more trucks reach two years old. Doug DeMuro, a popular car reviewer who became somewhat of a car pricing expert through his auction site Car and Bids, now predicts the Tesla Cybertruck will be selling for just $35,000 in 18 months. When Tesla initially set the base price… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck is going to be a $35,000 truck in 18 months, expert says
Waymo seeks massive $15 billion raise at $100 billion valuation to fuel robotaxi expansion
Waymo is reportedly looking to raise a massive new round of funding that would value the autonomous driving company at over $100 billion as it accelerates its expansion. Since Alphabet spun out its self-driving car project into Waymo back in 2016, the company has been seen as the leader in the space, at least when… Continue reading Waymo seeks massive $15 billion raise at $100 billion valuation to fuel robotaxi expansion
GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says
Cadillac Escalade IQL interior (Source: GM) GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor. But first, she is putting him through a “tough test” in his new role as Chief Product Officer. We reported back in May that GM hired… Continue reading GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says
Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation
Dutch leasing company Mistergreen, known for its “Tesla only” fleet and bold bets on a future of autonomous robotaxis, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The company’s financial collapse highlights the danger of buying into Elon Musk’s claims that Tesla vehicles would become “appreciating assets”—a prediction that has faced a harsh reality check in the used EV… Continue reading Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation
How Toyota gamified propagandizing employees to lobby for more pollution
Graphic: Toyota Policy Drivers Toyota’s latest move in its work to harm the environment involves an internal platform where it uses video games to spread propaganda among its North American employees, enticing them with prizes to join lobbying efforts to loosen environmental rules around the automotive industry. We’ve covered Toyota’s anti-environment lobbying efforts many times… Continue reading How Toyota gamified propagandizing employees to lobby for more pollution