Tesla has announced that it produced its one millionth Powerwall. An impressive milestone that is, unfortunately, overshadowed by some questionable math. Powerwall is by far the most popular home battery pack system, especially in North America. It has popularized residential energy storage and made it now ubiquitous with new rooftop solar energy installations in the… Continue reading Tesla announces production of 1 millionth Powerwall with some shady math
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Tesla is forced to remove 64 Superchargers on NJ Turnpike, Musk claims ‘corruption’
Tesla is being forced to remove 64 Superchargers at stations along the New Jersey Turnpike as the local authorities have decided to go with another provider. Elon Musk claimed corruption without any evidence. The New Jersey Turnpike is a system of controlled-access toll roads that consists of a 100-mile section of important New Jersey highways. … Continue reading Tesla is forced to remove 64 Superchargers on NJ Turnpike, Musk claims ‘corruption’
Meet Toyota’s new Aygo X Hybrid: The cleanest non-plug-in car on the market
Toyota Aygo X Hybrid interior (Source: Toyota) Toyota’s small crossover just got a huge upgrade. The new Aygo X is the first full hybrid in its segment, and according to Toyota, it’s the cleanest of any non-plug-in car on the market. It’s also getting the GR Sport treatment for the first time. Here’s our first look.… Continue reading Meet Toyota’s new Aygo X Hybrid: The cleanest non-plug-in car on the market
Nissan’s new $17,000 EV scores early in China as orders surge, but is it enough?
The N7 is surprisingly stylish and affordable, starting at under $17,000 in China. A month after launching, Nissan’s new EV has already secured over 17,200 orders, but will it be enough to keep pace in China? Nissan’s new N7 EV secures 17,215 orders in China After launching the N7 on April 28, Dongfeng-Nissan announced the… Continue reading Nissan’s new $17,000 EV scores early in China as orders surge, but is it enough?
Elon Musk had already canceled $25k Tesla weeks before denying it publicly
When Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly denied a report that Tesla had canceled its work on the $25,000 “Model 2” despite the project ending weeks prior, Tesla executives were “alarmed” by Musk’s public lie, according to a new report by Reuters. In April 2024, Reuters reported that the long-awaited $25,000 Tesla, nicknamed “Model 2” by… Continue reading Elon Musk had already canceled $25k Tesla weeks before denying it publicly
Tesla (TSLA) sales crash in France even with new Model Y
The French are saying “non, merci” to Tesla, as sales crashed to just 700 units in May – a level not seen in more than three years. The Model Y changeover was clearly not the problem. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that the company has “no demand problem” and that even though Europe… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales crash in France even with new Model Y
Tesla has no plan for HW3 owners 4 months after admitting it won’t support self-driving
Tesla still has no plan to make things right for millions of car owners with its ‘HW3’ system, more than four months after it finally admitted that the hardware won’t support self-driving. At this point, the automaker is just hoping they buy new cars. We are approaching the 10th anniversary of Tesla’s promise and sale… Continue reading Tesla has no plan for HW3 owners 4 months after admitting it won’t support self-driving
Nissan launches new, mid-size PHEV pickup that undercuts $20K Slate *
Zhengzhou Nissan has launched a new, plug-in pickup in the Chinese market called the Z9. It’s the same size as the Nissan Frontier Pro, offers over 35 miles of all-electric range, and pricing starts at just $16,600. * in China. Positioned as the electrified sibling of the domestically-built Nissan Frontier Pro, the Zhengzhou Nissan Z9… Continue reading Nissan launches new, mid-size PHEV pickup that undercuts $20K Slate *
First-ever production electric Honda motorcycle is here – and it’s a cafe racer!
Year after year, a seemingly endless raft of all-electric concept bikes wearing Honda badges have made their way across the motor show stage without ever making it onto the dealer showroom. But now, it’s here: this unmissable, cafe racer-inspired electric Honda motorcycle is the company’s first – and you can buy it! We got our first… Continue reading First-ever production electric Honda motorcycle is here – and it’s a cafe racer!
Tesla prototype spotted at factory – sparking speculation
A Tesla prototype was spotted at the Fremont factory in California, sparking speculation that it’s the new “cheaper Tesla”, but it looks like a regular Model Y. A drone operator flew over the Fremont factory this week and spotted a Tesla prototype with light camouflage on the front and back ends. [embedded content] The vehicle… Continue reading Tesla prototype spotted at factory – sparking speculation