Tesla has announced that it is bringing back free Supercharging for life, an incentive abandoned long ago, to move some Model S cars at the end of the quarter. Model S and Model X sales have declined for years, but they are hard to track as Tesla is one of the rare automakers that doesn’t… Continue reading Tesla brings back free Supercharging for life to move some Model S cars
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Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks
Tesla is turning some of its Foundation Series Cybertrucks into regular Cybertrucks to sell them and sending hundreds of US Cybertrucks to be homologated in Canada as it is having issues selling them in the US. There have been several signs lately that Tesla has worked through its Cybertruck reservation backlog and it is now… Continue reading Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks
Trump wants to stop Tesla having to report its crashes with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
The Trump transition team is reportedly looking to kill the requirement for Tesla to have to report its crashes involving Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features. It probably has nothing to do with Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, being on Trump’s transition team. NHTSA has a program that requires automakers to report crashes involving advanced driver assist… Continue reading Trump wants to stop Tesla having to report its crashes with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
Planning to buy an EV in December? This is the only tool you need
2025 Chevy Equinox EV LT (Source: GM) If you’re thinking about buying or leasing an EV this month to secure the $7,500 federal tax credit, head to PlugStar.com, because it has everything you need. This revamped site from nonprofit Plug In America uses your ZIP code to turn PlugStar.com into a personalized EV guide. Browse… Continue reading Planning to buy an EV in December? This is the only tool you need
Nikola bankruptcy looms as hydrogen problems add up, Toyota is everywhere
On today’s heavy-duty episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Nikola Motors’ troubling finances, reliability problems with their hydrogen semi trucks, and an all-new, all-different electric Toyota cute-ute makes its debut. Will it be enough to take Toyota to the front? On any other day a new Toyota crossover – and an electric one… Continue reading Nikola bankruptcy looms as hydrogen problems add up, Toyota is everywhere
Toyota invests another nearly $1 billion in Kentucky to prep for its first 3-row electric SUV
With another nearly $1 billion in funding for its Kentucky plant, Toyota is gearing up to build its first three-row electric SUV in the US. However, it will not arrive as soon as planned. Here’s when you can expect to see it. Toyota invests $1 billion in Kentucky ahead of 3-row SUV Toyota is investing… Continue reading Toyota invests another nearly $1 billion in Kentucky to prep for its first 3-row electric SUV
Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota is finally launching another electric SUV. Say hello to the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, unveiled on Thursday. Check out the first images below. Meet the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the brand’s second electric SUV, following the bZ4X. It’s an unofficial successor to the gas-powered model, which was discontinued in… Continue reading Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
Tesla Cybertruck spotted at BYD facility, getting reverse-engineered?
A Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series has been spotted at a BYD facility in China. Is it getting reverse-engineered? There are still a lot of questions unanswered about whether or not the Cybertruck program is a success. Some Tesla fans are claiming it is based on the fact that it is the best-selling electric pickup truck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted at BYD facility, getting reverse-engineered?
Watch Toyota’s robot set a new world record sinking an 80-foot basketball shot like it’s nothing
Toyota’s robot is really good at basketball. And it will only get better thanks to AI. After sinking an over 80-foot basketball shot, Toyota’s hoop prodigy set a new Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by a humanoid robot. Check out the impressive shot in the video below. Although you see plenty of… Continue reading Watch Toyota’s robot set a new world record sinking an 80-foot basketball shot like it’s nothing
Tesla loses HW chief to Amazon and Cybertruck might go to China after all
On today’s prime time episode of Quick Charge, Amazon is taking on Tesla with the launch of an online car shopping tool AND by snagging Elon’s longtime head of Autopilot hardware development. Tesla isn’t taking the news lying down, however – they’re eyeing new markets for Cybertruck expansion! That’s right – Tesla is once again looking into… Continue reading Tesla loses HW chief to Amazon and Cybertruck might go to China after all