Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla’s new Cybertruck electric pickup truck will be offered with a solar roof option over the truck’s bed that will be able to add 15 miles of range per day. We’ve discussed solar roofs on electric vehicles before, most recently with the one on the new Prius Prime, but the recurring problem is that… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck will have solar roof option to add 15 miles of range per day
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Tesla Cybertruck vs Rivian R1T electric pickup comparison – shocking lead from Tesla
Tesla has unveiled its Cybertruck and whatever you think about its design, you have to be impressed by the specs. The electric pickup truck blows gas-powered pickup trucks out of the water and compares shockingly well to the Rivian R1T, the only other electric pickup with official specs. The design is polarizing and will get… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck vs Rivian R1T electric pickup comparison – shocking lead from Tesla
Tesla unveils stunning electric ATV ‘Cyberquad’ with its pickup truck
Elon Musk had a “one more thing” during the Tesla Cybertruck unveiling last night. The CEO announced that Tesla built an electric ATV, te Cyberquad, which they loaded onto the electric pickup truck. When Tesla unveiled the Tesla Semi in 2017, Musk surprised the crowd with a Steve Jobs-like “one more thing”: a next-generation Roadster… Continue reading Tesla unveils stunning electric ATV ‘Cyberquad’ with its pickup truck
Tesla unveils Cybertruck: electric pickup with range up to 500 miles, starting price of $39,900, & more
After months of hype, Tesla has finally unveiled its Cybertruck electric pickup truck today in Los Angeles. The vehicle features up to 500 miles of range, a starting price of just $39,900 and much more. This post is being updated live. Refresh for more details. Elon Musk first mentioned Tesla’s plan to build an electric… Continue reading Tesla unveils Cybertruck: electric pickup with range up to 500 miles, starting price of $39,900, & more
Audi and Porsche are happily cannibalizing their own ICE sales for new EVs
In conversations with Audi and Porsche at the LA Auto Show, a trend emerged: both companies seem quite pleased that so many of their EV sales interest is coming from their own existing, internal combustion customers. For a long time, one worry among automakers has been that creating new EV programs would just be an… Continue reading Audi and Porsche are happily cannibalizing their own ICE sales for new EVs
Tesla Cybertruck: electric pickup truck launch news hub
Tesla is unveiling its Cybertruck, an electric pickup truck, tonight in Los Angeles. Here’s our news hub where you can find links to all the news and media coming out of the event. The project is seven years in the making, since Tesla CEO Elon Musk first mentioned his ambition to make an electric pickup… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck: electric pickup truck launch news hub
Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk says it might ‘not need key at all’
Elon Musk hinted that the new Tesla Roadster might “not need a key at all” as the prototype is equipped with an interesting door system. When Tesla unveiled the Roadster prototype in 2017, CEO Elon Musk claimed a list of insanely impressive specs including 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, 620 miles of range, and more.… Continue reading Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk says it might ‘not need key at all’
Tesla launches new ‘Gemini’ wheels for Model 3 Performance
Tesla has launched its new ‘Gemini’ 19″ wheels for Model 3 in the US after only making them available in China. With the Model 3, Tesla has spent a lot of efforts on its wheel development. The standard wheel is an 18-inch with aerodynamic caps to cover the wheel and improve aerodynamic performance. Later, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla launches new ‘Gemini’ wheels for Model 3 Performance
Tesla is under pressure by Senator over Autopilot claims and nag defeat tricks
A US senator asked Tesla to deactivate Autopilot and pressured the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to go after the automaker over its safety claims and nag defeat tricks. Tesla requires drivers to hold the steering wheel and be ready to take control at all times when using its Autopilot features. It tries to… Continue reading Tesla is under pressure by Senator over Autopilot claims and nag defeat tricks
Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk has to deliver on high expectations, like $50,000 price tag
Tesla Cybertruck is about to be unveiled in Los Angeles tomorrow and CEO Elon Musk is going to have to deliver on high expectations for the electric pickup truck, including a “less than $50,000” price tag. At Tesla’s Design Studio in Hawthorne tomorrow night, Tesla plans to unveil its electric pickup truck, which is now… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk has to deliver on high expectations, like $50,000 price tag