The catch is it’s an electric bicycle. GM has now joined a number of other automotive companies that have jumped into the rapidly growing electric bicycle industry. GM introduces ARĪV electric bicycle GM announced a $10,000 contest last November to crowdsource a name for its upcoming electric bicycle. Today the automaker announced the winning name: ARĪV… Continue reading GM’s new EV only costs $3400 but there’s a small catch
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Audi says it has over 20,000 reservations for e-tron electric SUVs
Audi announced that “more than 20,000 customers worldwide have already made advance reservations” for the e-tron, its new all-electric SUV – though most of them still have to wait a few months before delivery. The German automaker confirmed the number during a delivery ceremony where Audi’s new CEO, Bram Schot, gave the keys of an e-tron… Continue reading Audi says it has over 20,000 reservations for e-tron electric SUVs
Claim that Tesla’s crash rate dropped with Autopilot contested, Tesla responds
NHTSA released a report two years ago claiming that Tesla‘s vehicle crash rate dropped by 40% after the introduction of Autopilot. Now a strange report is contesting the claim following a FOIA (freedom of information act) lawsuit to release the data, but Tesla defended the claim in a statement. Tesla Autopilot Crash Rate Claim It… Continue reading Claim that Tesla’s crash rate dropped with Autopilot contested, Tesla responds
Tesla Autopilot is now approved for Model 3 in Europe [Updated]
Tesla started deliveries of Model 3 in Europe yesterday, but we’ve now learned that Autopilot is not available in those vehicles due to a delay in regulatory approval, but don’t panic – it should be available any day. Update: as expected, Autopilot has now been approved and Tesla should be able to soon push the update.… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot is now approved for Model 3 in Europe [Updated]
Tesla Model 3 cost surprised Porsche and Audi after reverse-engineering
Tesla Model 3 is now entering the European market and it is making some automakers nervous. According to a new report, Porsche and Audi reverse-engineered Tesla’s new electric car and they were quite surprised by its cost. It’s somewhat common in the industry to purchase vehicles from competitor to see what they are up to,… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 cost surprised Porsche and Audi after reverse-engineering
GM doesn’t see being profitable selling electric cars until ‘early next decade’
GM has long been suspected of selling its electric vehicles at a loss to get regulatory credits and now CEO Mary Barra confirmed that she doesn’t expect the American automaker’s electrification effort to be profitable until “early next decade.” Last year, we reported on GM losing money on the Chevy Bolt EV without ZEV credits. Similar… Continue reading GM doesn’t see being profitable selling electric cars until ‘early next decade’
Honda secures battery supply contract for about 1 million electric vehicles with CATL
Honda hasn’t been one of the most active automakers when it comes to electrification, but it is now making some big moves, including securing a battery cell supply contract for about 1 million electric vehicles with CATL, one of the largest battery manufacturers in the world. Yesterday in Tokyo, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) and Honda… Continue reading Honda secures battery supply contract for about 1 million electric vehicles with CATL
Chevy takes advantage of gas shortage to sell all-electric Bolt EV
Fuel shortages are hitting Mexico after the closure of state-owned pipeline creating a distribution bottleneck and Chevy intelligently took advantage of the opportunity to promote the all-electric Bolt EV at gas stations. Since fuel distribution shifted from the pipelines to trucks in 2019, it created shortages and long lines at gas stations. Chevrolet’s Mexican marketing team… Continue reading Chevy takes advantage of gas shortage to sell all-electric Bolt EV
Audi releases its Superbowl ad for electric vehicles – what do you think?
Audi has released the commercial it plans to air during the Superbowl, which is the first of its kind for being focused on electric vehicles. What do you think about the ad? Loren Angelo, vice president of marketing at Audi of America, commented on the release of the ad: “The biggest night in football offers… Continue reading Audi releases its Superbowl ad for electric vehicles – what do you think?
Audi unveils e-tron electric SUV charging pricing structure, it’s not simple or cheap
With the e-tron electric SUV now hitting some European markets, Audi is unveiling its charging pricing structure for owners of the vehicle to be able to charge within cities and when on the road. Audi’s system involves several options for different tiers that gives owners access to more than 72,000 charging points in 16 EU markets… Continue reading Audi unveils e-tron electric SUV charging pricing structure, it’s not simple or cheap