Tesla plans to launch its own ride-sharing app before achieving full autonomy and the drivers will be covered under the automaker’s own driver insurance. For years now, Tesla has taunted a ride-hailing app to be powered by its self-driving system. Last year, CEO Elon Musk said that he was open to releasing the app, which… Continue reading Tesla will launch ride-sharing app with its own driver insurance
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GM electrification team wants to make EV charging “normal,” even for apartment dwellers
The General Motors team dedicated to electric vehicle infrastructure is looking beyond the early-adopter market to when mainstream buyers are buying and charging EVs. Electrek spoke last week with Rick Spina, vice president of autonomous and EV commercialization, and Alex Keros, lead architect for EV infrastructure. They believe “normal” in the EV world might not… Continue reading GM electrification team wants to make EV charging “normal,” even for apartment dwellers
Toyota-Panasonic to launch big venture for making EV batteries, starting April
Toyota and Panasonic announced today an agreement to jointly develop EV batteries starting in April. The new company, dubbed Prime Planet Energy and Solutions, will develop prismatic batteries for sale to other automakers. The joint venture, which will be owned 51% by Toyota, will have more than 5,000 employees. The maxim in political journalism is… Continue reading Toyota-Panasonic to launch big venture for making EV batteries, starting April
Chinese battery giant CATL confirms supply agreement with Tesla
One of the largest battery suppliers in the world, CATL, has signed an agreement with Tesla, as reported by Reuters. The agreement lasts for two years from July 2020 to June 2022 and has no specified capacity restrictions. In last week’s Q4 results letter, Tesla stated that they plan to deliver at least 500,000 cars… Continue reading Chinese battery giant CATL confirms supply agreement with Tesla
Tesla releases first Model Y production picture, hints at body manufacturing breakthrough
Tesla has released the first official picture of a Model Y production vehicle, as well as pictures of the production line pictures — hinting at their previously discussed body manufacturing breakthrough. With the release of Tesla’s Q4 2019 financial results, the automaker also announced the start of Model Y production, which happened earlier this month,… Continue reading Tesla releases first Model Y production picture, hints at body manufacturing breakthrough
First look at Tesla’s new Model S and Model X wireless phone charger
Tesla has already launched its new Model S and Model X wireless phone charger that we reported on last week and some owners are taking delivery of new vehicles with it -resulting in our first look at the new device. With the launch of the Model 3, Tesla released its own wired phone charging system… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new Model S and Model X wireless phone charger
Tesla releases new video of what Autopilot can see, Cybertruck simulation and more
Tesla has released a new video of what Autopilot’s neural net can see as well as new images of other systems powering Autopilot including a simulator with a Tesla Cybertruck in it and more. If we are to believe Elon Musk, 2020 is going to be the year Tesla releases its full self-driving system built… Continue reading Tesla releases new video of what Autopilot can see, Cybertruck simulation and more
Tesla Powerwall helps family save over $8,000 on their power bill
A family who was among the first to get a Tesla Powerwall installed at their home four years ago said in a review that the home battery pack helped them save over $8,000 on their power bill. We reported on Nick Pfitzner and his family when they got the first Tesla Powerwall installation in Australia,… Continue reading Tesla Powerwall helps family save over $8,000 on their power bill
Tesla is close to having a 400-mile electric car, says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that the automaker is getting close to having a 400-mile electric as the Model S is getting better batteries. For years now, Tesla has been recognized as the leader for long-range electric vehicles, but the automaker is not sitting on that lead. It has been investing in better batteries and… Continue reading Tesla is close to having a 400-mile electric car, says Elon Musk
Tesla Energy is back to growth, thanks to cheap solar subscriptions and Solarglass
Tesla beat expectations with its earnings yesterday, and while its record car sales were definitely the driver, Tesla Energy returning to growth didn’t hurt, either. The company’s solar division is growing again, thanks to cheap solar subscriptions and its new Solarglass roof, and its energy storage business is doing better than ever. Since the acquisition… Continue reading Tesla Energy is back to growth, thanks to cheap solar subscriptions and Solarglass