Photo: Tesla As the US prepares for brutal heat, we found out how high temperatures affect EV range from battery range experts Recurrent. Thanks to a heat dome over the US Midwest and Northeast, the National Weather Service says millions of people are facing “dangerously hot conditions” over the next five days. Heat index temperatures… Continue reading Here’s how scorching heat affects your EV’s range
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Tesla Model 3 Long Range gets access to federal tax credit, now starts at $40,000
Photo: Tesla Tesla Model 3 Long Range has now officially become eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. With increasing restrictions on battery material and component sourcing limiting the eligibility of some electric vehicles to the up to $7,500 federal tax credit, it has sometimes been difficult to track which cars have… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Long Range gets access to federal tax credit, now starts at $40,000
Tesla sues former supplier for ‘stealing battery trade secrets’, but they claim the contrary
Tesla is suing Matthews International, a former machinery supplier, for “stealing trade secrets” related to its battery production. Matthews claims that it’s Tesla who is trying to steal its technology. Over the years, Tesla has sued quite a few companies and former employees for allegedly stealing trade secrets, including regarding battery production, Dojo, and more.… Continue reading Tesla sues former supplier for ‘stealing battery trade secrets’, but they claim the contrary
Elon Musk claims that Tesla’s always ‘coming next year’ Roadster can fly
Elon Musk is again claiming that Tesla’s always “coming next year” Roadster will be able to fly. The prototype for the next-generation Tesla Roadster was first unveiled in 2017, and it was supposed to come into production in 2020, but it has been delayed every year since then. It has become a sort of running… Continue reading Elon Musk claims that Tesla’s always ‘coming next year’ Roadster can fly
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries halted amid problem with giant windshield wiper
Tesla has reportedly halted Cybertruck deliveries amid a problem with the motor of its giant windshield wiper. The Cybertruck is equipped with the biggest wiper put on a consumer vehicle. It’s the result of Tesla’s design, which aimed to have a straight line from the front-end all the way to the apex of the roof… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck deliveries halted amid problem with giant windshield wiper
GM had $6 billion to spend on next-gen EVs, chose stock buybacks | opinion
Despite numerous delays and mounting competition from Ford, Stellantis, and the Chinese, the GM board decided to take $6 billion and pump its share price instead of investing in the company’s future. A few short weeks after labor negotiations led to a six-week UAW strike at GM plants, GM board members approved a $10 billion… Continue reading GM had $6 billion to spend on next-gen EVs, chose stock buybacks | opinion
Tesla’s upcoming 3 new EVs raise some questions
Tesla has unveiled a new slide with 3 new electric vehicles, which raises some questions about the company’s previously known upcoming lineup. Just a few months ago, Tesla had a major product roadmap update regarding its electric vehicles. We previously reported that Elon Musk ordered a stop of development on Tesla’s NV91 and NV92 projects,… Continue reading Tesla’s upcoming 3 new EVs raise some questions
Tesla will allow ‘one-time’ FSD transfer for one more quarter, says Musk
After repeatedly claiming that Tesla will not allow owners to transfer Full Self-Driving capability to new vehicles, Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed today that Tesla will allow them to do so for “one more quarter.” Tesla has been selling its FSD system for many years now, to the point where many early owners have been… Continue reading Tesla will allow ‘one-time’ FSD transfer for one more quarter, says Musk
Elon Musk bets Tesla on Optimus, says over 1,000 robots working in factories next year
Elon Musk is betting Tesla on its Optimus program, which he now says will add tens of trillion of dollars to its valuation. He added that Tesla should have over 1,000 humanoid robots working in its factories next year, but he is delaying a recently shared timeline. Musk started out Tesla’s shareholder meeting with a… Continue reading Elon Musk bets Tesla on Optimus, says over 1,000 robots working in factories next year
Elon wins, Ford backs down, a cheap electric Jeep, & Honda lease deals | Quick Charge
Watch Elon’s $56 billion victory lap live as Ford walks back its controversial Model E program and snaps up Tesla, Rivian, and Apple car castaways to help it build affordable EVs, Jeep’s $25,000 electric Renegade, Honda’s lease deals, and more on today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge! PS: you all hated the extra film grain,… Continue reading Elon wins, Ford backs down, a cheap electric Jeep, & Honda lease deals | Quick Charge