A Tesla store in Oregon was attacked with arson and gunshots on two separate occasions. The FBI got involved, which is the second time federal law enforcement intervened in incidents at Tesla stores. Earlier this month, we reported on a ramp-up in incidents of vandalism at Tesla stores around the world with the goal of… Continue reading Tesla store under attack, arson and gunshots, FBI gets involved again
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Is Toyota launching an electric RAV4?
Toyota is already developing the next-gen RAV4, and rumors suggest an electric model is in the works. According to internal documents, significant changes are expected. Here’s what we know about the upcoming Toyota RAV4 and a possible EV variant. When will Toyota launch the electric RAV4 EV? The RAV4 was Toyota’s top-selling vehicle in the… Continue reading Is Toyota launching an electric RAV4?
Tesla Cybertruck is not the death machine that some claimed, gets 5-star NHTSA rating
NHTSA has independently tested Tesla Cybertruck, and it got a top 5-star rating despite some claiming that it would be a “death machine.” The Cybertruck has quite a novel design – to say the least. Many people doubted the safety of such a design, especially after a couple of fatal crashes early after the truck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck is not the death machine that some claimed, gets 5-star NHTSA rating
Tesla and Honda will buy power from this new 300 MW Texas solar farm
Photo: Invenergy Tesla and Honda are set to purchase all the power from Delilah I, a new 300 MW solar farm in Texas. The Delilah I Solar Energy Center in Lamar and Red River counties, approximately 140 miles northeast of Dallas, is now online. Honda is securing 200 MW, and Tesla is taking 100 MW through… Continue reading Tesla and Honda will buy power from this new 300 MW Texas solar farm
Can Honda’s new S7 electric SUV spark a comeback in China?
Honda claimed a “surge is about to break out” after previewing its next-gen electric SUV, the S7. The S7 will kick off Honda’s new series of dedicated EVs aimed at top sellers like the Tesla Model Y. Last April, we got our first look at the S7 at the Beijing Auto Show. Honda unveiled the electric… Continue reading Can Honda’s new S7 electric SUV spark a comeback in China?
Toyota steps in to support Michigan EV battery plant with $1.5B order after GM backs out
In a turn of events, Toyota is stepping in to support LG Energy Solution’s EV battery plant in Michigan. Toyota reportedly placed a $1.5 billion order to boost operations at the facility after GM backed out. Toyota steps in, GM out at Michigan EV battery plant GM reached a non-binding agreement with LG in December… Continue reading Toyota steps in to support Michigan EV battery plant with $1.5B order after GM backs out
Tesla starts hiring in India in a big deja vu moment
Tesla has started hiring staff in India, in another deja vu moment. After several false starts in the market, is it finally time for Tesla to launch in India? Tesla has been trying to get into the Indian automotive market for years, but it wasn’t able to find a way around the country’s protectionist effort,… Continue reading Tesla starts hiring in India in a big deja vu moment
First look at Tesla’s first ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station
Tesla is planning its first full-scale ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station, and its site plans give us a first look at it. With the start of volume production of the Tesla Semi finally expected toward the end of the year, Tesla is starting to plan for ways to charge these trucks on the roads.… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s first ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests across dozens of its stores in North America this weekend. With sales crashing and the board selling, it looks like some insiders are finally waking up. As we reported last week, a grassroots movement has sprung to organize protests against Elon Musk at Tesla stores around North… Continue reading Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war
Tesla is waiting for the approval of its (supervised) Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China, but now a new report claims that Chinese authorities are considering using it as a bargaining chip in the ongoing trade war with the US. Last year, there were reports that Tesla was getting close to a deal with China… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war