Jaguar is going directly after Tesla owners by offering them a $3,000 incentive to buy an I-Pace electric vehicle at a total $15,000 discount. The British automaker introduced the I-Pace, its first all-electric vehicle, last year. The vehicle has found some success in a few European markets but sales have been extremely slow in the… Continue reading Jaguar goes after Tesla with $3,000 incentive for owners to buy I-Pace
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Tesla releases new update to let solar and Powerwall owners deep dive into their own data
Tesla started pushing a new mobile app software update to enable homeowners with its solar products and/or Powerwall to access and dive deep into their own power generation data. Following the acquisition of SolarCity, Tesla started to integrate features for Powerwall and solar customers to its mobile app, which was originally only for vehicle owners. It… Continue reading Tesla releases new update to let solar and Powerwall owners deep dive into their own data
Tesla Autopilot applied brakes in Model 3 crash that resulted in explosions
We now have more details on the Tesla Model 3 crash that resulted in explosions in Moscow last weekend. Autopilot was indeed activated during the crash and it did apply the brakes a second before the collision. Last weekend, we reported on a Tesla Model 3 that caught on fire and exploded after a crash… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot applied brakes in Model 3 crash that resulted in explosions
Elon Musk kills plan for Tesla Model 3 air suspension for now
Elon Musk previously announced that Tesla would build an air suspension option for Model 3, but the CEO now says that it’s not in the plans any longer. For Model S and Model X, Tesla developed a “Smart Air Suspension” option, which eventually became standard. The automaker describes the feature: Add the ability for your… Continue reading Elon Musk kills plan for Tesla Model 3 air suspension for now
Tesla and convenience store chain Wawa are expanding to over 30 Supercharger stations
Tesla has been partnering with specific companies in its Supercharger network expansion, and convenience store and fuel-station chain Wawa has been one of its biggest partners in the US. Now Wawa says that they are doubling their locations with Tesla Superchargers to over 30 stores. Tesla already has Supercharger stations at 16 Wawa stores on… Continue reading Tesla and convenience store chain Wawa are expanding to over 30 Supercharger stations
Audi unveils cheaper e-tron electric SUV with smaller battery pack
Audi unveiled today a cheaper version of its e-tron electric SUV with a smaller battery pack and slower charging, but this version of the vehicle is not coming to the North American market. The current version of the e-tron, called e-tron 55, comes with a 95 kWh battery pack for a 204-mile EPA-rated range. The… Continue reading Audi unveils cheaper e-tron electric SUV with smaller battery pack
Tesla says number one reason owners visit service is to learn how to use Autopilot
Tesla doubled the size of its fleet over the last 12 months and it’s putting a lot of pressure on its service capacity. The automaker revealed the number one reason owners visit service and it’s a surprising one: to learn how to use Autopilot. In the release of its Q2 2019 financial results, Tesla focused… Continue reading Tesla says number one reason owners visit service is to learn how to use Autopilot
Fisker unveils picture of its electric SUV, says it will start below $40,000
Fisker has unveiled the most revealing picture of its upcoming electric SUV, which they say will start below $40,000. Over the last few years, Henrik Fisker has been trying to launch a new EV startup under his own name after his original effort failed in 2013 and other companies took over. Last year, the startup unveiled their new… Continue reading Fisker unveils picture of its electric SUV, says it will start below $40,000
New mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette to become electric…probably
Chevrolet just unveiled its new mid-engine Corvette, the 2020 Stingray, and though it’s an ICE car, comments from GM brass leave the door open for future electric versions of the sports car — possibly even an all-electric version. Sources at Chevy told Autocar’s Paul Eisenstein that the powertrain does allow for electrification, noting that “mild… Continue reading New mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette to become electric…probably
Toyota reaches deal with Chinese giant CATL for electric car battery partnership
Toyota announced today that it has reached a deal with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) to develop batteries for electric cars. The partnership, which Toyota announced its intentions to enter last month, will provide the carmaker with a “stable supply and further development” of batteries. Toyota and CATL are also discussing new technology, quality… Continue reading Toyota reaches deal with Chinese giant CATL for electric car battery partnership