A Tesla executive has announced that the automaker plans to update its Model S and Model X vehicle programs later this year. In 2021, Tesla introduced updated versions of the Model S and Model X, its flagship EVs. The design refresh failed to reignite the vehicle programs. At one point, Tesla envisioned a volume of… Continue reading Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year
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Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years
Tesla deliveries are expected to decrease this quarter to levels not seen in more than two years. We have to go back to 2022 to see the delivery volume the automaker is expected to deliver. Time to worry for Tesla shareholders? Prediction markets are entering the game of setting expectations for Tesla’s quarterly deliveries. These… Continue reading Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years
Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through
Japan reportedly plans to try to convince Tesla to invest in Nissan after the merger with Honda fell through. Do you think it makes sense? Shortly after being announced, Nissan and Honda’s planned merger quickly fell apart earlier this month. The problem appears to be that Nissan expected a merger while Honda was looking for… Continue reading Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through
Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out
Tesla announced that it would finally launch wait queues at Superchargers, a feature long requested by Tesla owners after a fight broke out at a station between owners arguing about who is next to charge. For years, Tesla owners have been asking the automaker to implement a system to queue at Supercharger stations when they… Continue reading Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out
Tesla store under attack, arson and gunshots, FBI gets involved again
A Tesla store in Oregon was attacked with arson and gunshots on two separate occasions. The FBI got involved, which is the second time federal law enforcement intervened in incidents at Tesla stores. Earlier this month, we reported on a ramp-up in incidents of vandalism at Tesla stores around the world with the goal of… Continue reading Tesla store under attack, arson and gunshots, FBI gets involved again
Is Toyota launching an electric RAV4?
Toyota is already developing the next-gen RAV4, and rumors suggest an electric model is in the works. According to internal documents, significant changes are expected. Here’s what we know about the upcoming Toyota RAV4 and a possible EV variant. When will Toyota launch the electric RAV4 EV? The RAV4 was Toyota’s top-selling vehicle in the… Continue reading Is Toyota launching an electric RAV4?
Tesla Cybertruck is not the death machine that some claimed, gets 5-star NHTSA rating
NHTSA has independently tested Tesla Cybertruck, and it got a top 5-star rating despite some claiming that it would be a “death machine.” The Cybertruck has quite a novel design – to say the least. Many people doubted the safety of such a design, especially after a couple of fatal crashes early after the truck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck is not the death machine that some claimed, gets 5-star NHTSA rating
Tesla and Honda will buy power from this new 300 MW Texas solar farm
Photo: Invenergy Tesla and Honda are set to purchase all the power from Delilah I, a new 300 MW solar farm in Texas. The Delilah I Solar Energy Center in Lamar and Red River counties, approximately 140 miles northeast of Dallas, is now online. Honda is securing 200 MW, and Tesla is taking 100 MW through… Continue reading Tesla and Honda will buy power from this new 300 MW Texas solar farm
Can Honda’s new S7 electric SUV spark a comeback in China?
Honda claimed a “surge is about to break out” after previewing its next-gen electric SUV, the S7. The S7 will kick off Honda’s new series of dedicated EVs aimed at top sellers like the Tesla Model Y. Last April, we got our first look at the S7 at the Beijing Auto Show. Honda unveiled the electric… Continue reading Can Honda’s new S7 electric SUV spark a comeback in China?
Toyota steps in to support Michigan EV battery plant with $1.5B order after GM backs out
In a turn of events, Toyota is stepping in to support LG Energy Solution’s EV battery plant in Michigan. Toyota reportedly placed a $1.5 billion order to boost operations at the facility after GM backed out. Toyota steps in, GM out at Michigan EV battery plant GM reached a non-binding agreement with LG in December… Continue reading Toyota steps in to support Michigan EV battery plant with $1.5B order after GM backs out