Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ is now blatantly operated by human drivers as the automaker launches a ride-hailing service in the Bay Area through its ‘Robotaxi’ app. When Tesla launched its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, we noted how it was just for optics and the fact that it still uses “safety monitor” in the front passenger seats makes… Continue reading Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area
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Honda to unveil sporty new electric motorcycle in September
Honda is set to pull the covers off a new electric motorcycle on September 2, teasing the upcoming reveal with camouflaged images on the brand’s social media. The upcoming unveiling is sparking speculation that this could be one of the first models in Honda’s long-promised push into more powerful motorcycle electrification. The teasers show the… Continue reading Honda to unveil sporty new electric motorcycle in September
Tesla is about to lose the $7,500 EV tax credit – again – and this time the cliff is a lot steeper
Tesla is about to tumble off a familiar policy cliff. The $7,500 federal tax credit that juiced demand for electric vehicles in the US, Tesla’s last large, healthy market, ends after September 30, 2025. Tesla has been here before, but the ground underneath the company looks very different today. Let’s dig into what happened last… Continue reading Tesla is about to lose the $7,500 EV tax credit – again – and this time the cliff is a lot steeper
Tesla is rumored to be behind LG’s $4 billion LFP battery cell order
A rending of LG Energy Solution’s Stand-Alone Battery Manufacturing Complex Project in Arizona / Source: LG Energy Solution Tesla is rumored to be behind a large $4 billion lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell order with Korea’s LG Energy Solution. Yesterday, LG reported having secured a $4.3 billion order for LFP battery cells from its new… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be behind LG’s $4 billion LFP battery cell order
Tesla stops taking Model S/X orders in Europe
Tesla has stopped taking new orders for its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles in Europe. It’s not the first time it happened, but it still raises questions. Following the 2021 Model S/X refresh, Tesla ceased taking new orders for the vehicles in Europe for an unexpectedly long period. The refreshed models were unveiled… Continue reading Tesla stops taking Model S/X orders in Europe
Toyota will build EVs in Europe for the first time, starting with electric SUVs and crossovers
Toyota is now planning to build EVs in Europe with a wave of new electric SUVs and crossovers launching soon. The company is preparing its Czech plant to produce up to 100,000 electric vehicles a year. Toyota plans to build EVs in Europe Is Toyota finally stepping up to the plate? Earlier this year, the… Continue reading Toyota will build EVs in Europe for the first time, starting with electric SUVs and crossovers
Audi has a new EV coming that’s ‘something in between’ the TT and R8
It’s not the TT or R8, but Audi is promising its new EV will be “something in between” the two icons. Here’s what we know about the upcoming electric sports car. Audi is launching a new EV that’s between the TT and R8 Audi is preparing for a drastic brand overhaul as the German sports… Continue reading Audi has a new EV coming that’s ‘something in between’ the TT and R8
Waymo announces expansion in Dallas, partners with Avis
Waymo has announced an upcoming expansion in Dallas, Texas, and a new partnership with car rental giant Avis to provide fleet maintenance. While Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes wild claims about its robotaxi covering half of the US population by the end of the year, Waymo is slowly but surely expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service… Continue reading Waymo announces expansion in Dallas, partners with Avis
Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck failed
Cyberbeast / Source: Tesla.com Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck has officially become a complete commercial flop. When first unveiling the Cybertruck and its polarizing design, CEO Elon Musk did mention that if the controversial truck proves unsuccessful, Tesla would build a different, less polarizing one. He even suggested that… Continue reading Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck failed
Tesla teases new Roadster as ‘the last best driver’s car’
Tesla is again teasing the new Roadster, which is now five years late, as “the last driver’s car” before self-driving takes over. The chicken or the egg. Is Tesla delaying the Roadster to match the development of self-driving technology, or is it delaying the development of self-driving technology to match the delayed release of the… Continue reading Tesla teases new Roadster as ‘the last best driver’s car’