The small Toyota Aygo, launched in 2014, is the company’s only car sold in Europe without a hybrid option. When a new version of the Aygo arrives, it could leapfrog a hybrid and take on a full, battery-electric powertrain. While the plans are not certain, the motivation for an Aygo EV is clear: compliance. Johan… Continue reading Toyota plans potential fourth EV for Europe, a battery-electric minicar
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Tesla is in talks with police department to use Sentry Mode for policing needs
A police department in Connecticut bought a Tesla Model 3 and disclosed that they are “in direct conversations with Tesla” to use Sentry Mode for policing needs in Tesla police patrol cars. Earlier this week, the Westport police department announced that they bought a Tesla Model 3 that they are currently upgrading to use as… Continue reading Tesla is in talks with police department to use Sentry Mode for policing needs
Tesla and other EVs block gas station in protest against charging station Icing
Tesla vehicles and a few other electric vehicles blocked a gas station in Croatia in a protest organized by the local unofficial Tesla owners club against the lack of action to prevent EV charging stations being blocked by parked gas-powered cars, also known as Icing. Icing is what the EV community calls an internal combustion… Continue reading Tesla and other EVs block gas station in protest against charging station Icing
Tesla Gigafactory 4 will produce 500,000 Model Y and Model 3 cars per year
Tesla Gigafactory 4, the automaker’s recently announced new factory near Berlin, will produce 500,000 Model Y and Model 3 cars per year, according to new documents discovered by German media. Last month, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4 in the “Berlin area.” The project is going to take place… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory 4 will produce 500,000 Model Y and Model 3 cars per year
Tesla hacker finds upcoming streaming video apps – HBO, Comedy Central, Twitch and more
A hacker has found assets within Tesla’s operating system suggesting that there are a slew of new streaming apps coming to Tesla’s in-car entertainment system. The list includes heavy hitters like HBO and Twitch. There are also assets for Comedy Central, Chinese video hosting service YouKu, and several more. Green is the same hacker who… Continue reading Tesla hacker finds upcoming streaming video apps – HBO, Comedy Central, Twitch and more
Here’s where Tesla is planning Solarglass roof tile installations
With version 3 of its solar roof tiles, now called Tesla Solarglass roof, Tesla has created a lot of interest in its new solar product. Here’s where Tesla plans to first install the new solar roof tiles. In October, Tesla launched version 3 of its Solar Roof tiles, and it saw a significant price decrease… Continue reading Here’s where Tesla is planning Solarglass roof tile installations
Tesla Supercharger station partly destroyed by car engine fire after drunk driving crash
A Tesla Supercharger station in Seaside, Oregon was partly destroyed by a gas-powered car engine fire after a drunk driving crash. Tesla’s charging station, which is located in the Seaside Factory Outlet Center’s parking lot, was offline today after the incident. The city of Seaside described the incident in a press release: “On Sunday December… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger station partly destroyed by car engine fire after drunk driving crash
Lexus launches electric SUV for Asia and Europe, showing that Toyota can quickly shift to EVs
The Toyota Motor Corporation will launch its first all-electric Lexus in 2020. Nikkei’s Asian Review confirmed that the Lexus UX300e battery-powered SUV will go on sale as soon as next spring in China. The UX300e will then debut in Europe in summer 2020 and Japan in early 2021. The plan was first unveiled at the… Continue reading Lexus launches electric SUV for Asia and Europe, showing that Toyota can quickly shift to EVs
Tesla gets kudos from VW for car of the year award in ad, challenges them with ID.3
Tesla won the car of the year award in Switzerland and VW surprisingly paid for an ad to congratulate Tesla and challenges them with the ID.3 for next year. A twelve-member jury awarded the coveted title of “Swiss Car of the Year 2020” to the Tesla Model 3 earlier this month. Tesla’s electric sedan beat… Continue reading Tesla gets kudos from VW for car of the year award in ad, challenges them with ID.3
Tesla Cybertruck will launch a disruption in the camper/trailer industry
Tesla has hinted at making its own trailer for the Cybertruck, and it’s likely to launch a disruption in the camper and trailer industry as some aftermarket products are already in the works. When unveiling the Cybertruck, Tesla announced some impressive specs, including a range of up to 500 miles and a towing capacity of… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck will launch a disruption in the camper/trailer industry