Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting the lowest rates of any automaker. Last summer, the European Commission revealed new tariff rates on Chinese-made EVs imported into the continent. The logic behind the tariffs was that the EU sees China as subsidizing electric vehicle production… Continue reading Tesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates
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GM is using California wildfires to pilot mobile DC fast chargers
GM has deployed three of its HYDROTEC hydrogen gensets to the Los Angeles area as a way to help generate power for EV drivers and emergency vehicles recovering from the devastating effects of the recent wildfires. GM is providing a number of mobile charging solutions to Californians recovering from the recent wildfires – including a trio… Continue reading GM is using California wildfires to pilot mobile DC fast chargers
Tesla refuses to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ transfers
Tesla is refusing to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ package transfers and instead holds its own incapacity to deliver the package over the head of its owners. I just had a conversation with Tesla about doing the right thing about FSD transfer. I got an answer: a “categoric no”. Tesla is literally using… Continue reading Tesla refuses to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ transfers
Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars
Screenshot According to a well-known Tesla hacker, Tesla has designed a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars. Teska has two primary computational hardware generations for its self-driving program: HW3 cars (up until 2023) and HW4 cars (since 2023), sometimes called AI4. The computer in the HW4 suite has much more… Continue reading Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars
Joe Rogan’s new custom Tesla Model S Plaid looks sick
Joe Rogan got himself a new Tesla Model S Plaid customized by Unplugged Performance, and I think it looks sick. Dope or nope? Rogan was not always a fan of electric vehicles. In fact, at one point, he was one of the biggest EV misinformation spreaders. It wasn’t intentional. Like many, he got caught in… Continue reading Joe Rogan’s new custom Tesla Model S Plaid looks sick
Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
Tesla has officially launched the new Model Y in North America and Europe after launching it in China earlier this month. The difference is that Tesla is now taking orders for both the older and newer versions of its best-selling electric SUV. That’s a unique launch for Tesla. I don’t remember the automaker doing that… Continue reading Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
Nissan secures batteries for about 300,000 EVs in the US, but when will we see them?
Nissan plans to buy 20 GWh of batteries from SK On, enough to power around 300,000 EVs to be sold in the US. However, after delaying EV production in the US again, when will the new EVs finally arrive? Nissan revealed plans to invest $500 million in its Canton, Mississippi, plant almost three years ago… Continue reading Nissan secures batteries for about 300,000 EVs in the US, but when will we see them?
Hyundai wants to re-badge EVs and sell them to GM: Here’s how it will work
Two of the top-selling EV brands in the US are teaming up to overcome an uncertain market in 2025. Hyundai confirmed on Thursday that it’s nearing a deal with GM that would include re-badging EV models. Here’s what to expect. After announcing its fourth quarter 2024 financials, Hyundai confirmed it was nearing a deal to… Continue reading Hyundai wants to re-badge EVs and sell them to GM: Here’s how it will work
Tesla announces giant price hikes to all electric cars in Canada
Tesla has announced some important price hikes across its entire lineup in Canada amid incentives going away and a struggling Canadian dollar. The Canadian EV market is already having problems amid announcements that the federal incentive program will be eliminated. The same thing is happening to Quebec’s own program, which was the most generous in… Continue reading Tesla announces giant price hikes to all electric cars in Canada
Elon Musk is a ‘Tesla founder’, but he isn’t behind its main innovation
Elon Musk is technically a “founder” of Tesla, as per a court settlement. He deserves credit for Tesla’s succes, but it is true that he isn’t behind Tesla’s main innovation. While I’m no fan of Elon Musk, I care more about the truth than smearing him, which is not the case for a lot of… Continue reading Elon Musk is a ‘Tesla founder’, but he isn’t behind its main innovation