The Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted around Los Angeles it was being driven around by none other than Elon Musk and Jay Leno. Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in November of last year and the vehicle has been spotted a few times on public roads since. Most famously, Elon Musk was spotted driving the electric pickup… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck driven by Elon Musk and Jay Leno spotted driving around Los Angeles
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Tesla Cybertruck knockoffs are the hottest DIY project on the internet
Tesla announced the Cybertruck to much fanfare two months ago, and the internet was immediately flooded with reactions. The news about the truck reached far and wide but people were polarized over its looks. It even disrupted the holiday season with these ugly sweaters. The Cybertruck’s strange appearance hasn’t stopped the do-it-yourself crowd, though, as it… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck knockoffs are the hottest DIY project on the internet
Tesla leaks several new hardware updates in code: battery packs, suspension, and more
Tesla is preparing to launch several new hardware updates including, new Model S and Model X battery packs, a new suspension update, and more, based on new code found by a Tesla hacker. Some hackers have root access to Tesla’s software in their vehicles, and they have often revealed features ahead of time. A Tesla… Continue reading Tesla leaks several new hardware updates in code: battery packs, suspension, and more
Tesla will open a European design center in Germany, in addition to US & China
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that Tesla intends to open a product design center in Europe. The design center would likely be built at the same site as Tesla’s Gigafactory 4 project outside Berlin. Earlier this month, Musk also announced that Tesla wants to open a design center in China to design cars for the… Continue reading Tesla will open a European design center in Germany, in addition to US & China
Toyota’s ‘self-charging hybrid’ ad is banned in Norway, deemed a lie
Toyota has a history of creating misleading electric-vehicle advertising, especially with its “self-charging hybrid” ad campaign. Norway has now banned the campaign, deeming it a lie. The Japanese automaker has long been a proponent of hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. In the process, it has shunned all-electric vehicles and focused on “electrified” by 2025. Toyota… Continue reading Toyota’s ‘self-charging hybrid’ ad is banned in Norway, deemed a lie
Tesla gets some official loopholes around stupid laws to sell direct in Michigan
Tesla has reached a settlement with the state of Michigan to allow direct sales and service of vehicles through some official loopholes around the stupid laws that were preventing them from operating in the market. A change to the law in 2014 prohibited direct sales from automakers, which is blocking Tesla from obtaining a dealership… Continue reading Tesla gets some official loopholes around stupid laws to sell direct in Michigan
Tesla is about to launch a new branded wireless phone charger
Tesla is about to launch a new branded wireless phone charger for its vehicles after introducing its own for the Model 3 last year and disrupting the significant third-party aftermarket for Tesla accessories. Model 3 comes with a wired docking system to charge smartphones in the center console, but many owners have opted for different… Continue reading Tesla is about to launch a new branded wireless phone charger
What Cruise’s self-driving vehicle reveals about GM’s EV ambitions
As Electrek reported, Cruise yesterday unveiled its van-like, self-driving, all-electric vehicle. For the past four years, Cruise (a GM subsidiary) has been repurposing Chevy Bolts — including its four-generation self-driving Bolt that doesn’t have a steering wheel. But now GM’s Cruise has the Origin. The two essential things to consider is that the Origin is… Continue reading What Cruise’s self-driving vehicle reveals about GM’s EV ambitions
GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
Cruise, GM’s self-driving startup, has unveiled the Cruise Origin, a new autonomous electric vehicle that will power an all-electric, completely autonomous ride-sharing service. The vehicle is a result of a partnership between GM’s startup and Honda. For a few years now, GM has connected self-driving and electrification together. At first, it started with Cruise using… Continue reading GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
Tesla defends against claims of ‘unintended acceleration,’ says TSLA short is behind it
Tesla released a blog post to defend itself against claims of “unintended acceleration” that is being reviewed by NHTSA. The automaker says that the petition was started by a TSLA short seller who is betting against the company. Last week, we reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it is looking… Continue reading Tesla defends against claims of ‘unintended acceleration,’ says TSLA short is behind it