Tesla is gearing up to start selling its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe with a new hire to develop the market. Tesla Semi is finally about to go into volume production in the US after being unveiled almost a decade ago. The vehicle was unveiled in 2017 and was initially scheduled to enter… Continue reading Tesla gears up to start selling Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe
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BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales
China’s EV automakers have surged ahead of the competition in global EV sales, and a new report shows just how far ahead they are. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. China now accounts for over 11… Continue reading BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales
Bloomberg just released the most embarrassing report about Tesla, Waymo, and self-driving
Bloomberg has just released an embarrassingly bad report about the self-driving space, in which it claimed Tesla has an advantage over Waymo by misrepresenting data. There are currently many eyes on Tesla’s imminent launch of its “robotaxi” service in Austin, Texas. We have just published a new report today to highlight how the launch is… Continue reading Bloomberg just released the most embarrassing report about Tesla, Waymo, and self-driving
Nissan’s new EV looks like a hit in China, with nearly 400 miles of range and a $17,000 price tag
It’s not the next-gen LEAF, but the N7 was one of the best-selling foreign EVs in China last month. With a starting price of just $17,000, would you consider buying Nissan’s new electric vehicle? You may have the opportunity soon, as Nissan plans to launch it globally. Nissan’s new N7 EV starts hot with a… Continue reading Nissan’s new EV looks like a hit in China, with nearly 400 miles of range and a $17,000 price tag
Tesla Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors
Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, is increasingly looking like a game of smoke and mirrors, and a dangerous one at that. CEO Elon Musk claims Tesla is being “paranoid with safety”, but it is taking risks for the purpose of optics. It’s all about optics Musk has been wrong about self-driving for years.… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors
Tesla on ‘self-driving’ gets stuck on train track and hit by train
A Tesla Model 3 got stuck on a train track and was hit, albeit slightly, by a train in Sinking Spring, PA. The driver claimed it was in “self-driving mode.” According to the fire alerts in Berks County, a Tesla Model 3 drove around a train track barrier near South Hull Street and Columbia Avenue… Continue reading Tesla on ‘self-driving’ gets stuck on train track and hit by train
Toyota’s new $15K electric SUV is already the best-selling foreign EV in China
Toyota’s new electric SUV is already off to a strong start. Starting at about $15,000 in China, Toyota’s new bZ3X electric SUV was the best-selling EV among foreign brands in China last month. Toyota’s bZ3X was the best-selling foreign EV in May After a slow start (to put it nicely), Toyota is now looking to… Continue reading Toyota’s new $15K electric SUV is already the best-selling foreign EV in China
Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
Tesla has launched updated versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The updates are fairly minor, but they come with a $5,000 higher price tag. In February, Tesla confirmed that it plans to release a refresh of Model S and Model X later this year. Over the last few weeks, slightly updated Model S… Continue reading Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
Toyota is teaming up with China’s biggest tech giants to gain an edge in EVs
Toyota said “god-level allies are coming to help,” and it looks like it’s coming true. After announcing several new partnerships with China’s tech leaders, Toyota will use advanced software, smart driving features, AI, and more in its upcoming EVs. Toyota partners with China’s tech leaders for EVs GAC Toyota, the company’s joint venture in China,… Continue reading Toyota is teaming up with China’s biggest tech giants to gain an edge in EVs
Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait
Tesla’s ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) in customer vehicles hasn’t improved all year, based on the best available data previously praised by CEO Elon Musk. Now Musk points to having to wait until later this year, but wait for what? Tesla’s last major FSD update, v13, was released in December 2024. Musk had previously claimed that… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait