Tesla’s Full Self-Driving computer failure leaves customers in bad situations without many important features and depletes battery packs faster for months. Last month, Electrek released an exclusive report about Tesla having a major issue with a new version of its onboard “Full Self-Driving computer,” AI4.1, failing due to a short circuit, and Tesla must replace the computers. We… Continue reading Tesla’s Full Self-Driving computer failure is leaving customers in bad situations
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Toyota is still lagging behind EV rivals in the US as bZ4X sales finally start to pick up
Although Toyota bZ4X sales nearly doubled last year, the auto giant is still falling behind in the US EV market. Overseas rivals like Hyundai and Kia are lapping Toyota. Even other Japanese automakers, including Honda and Nissan, are selling more EVs in the US than Toyota. Toyota bZ4X sales lagged behind US EV rivals in… Continue reading Toyota is still lagging behind EV rivals in the US as bZ4X sales finally start to pick up
Honda Prologue sales are on fire in the US as 2024 total reaches over 33,000
Honda’s electric SUV is taking the US by storm. After another record month in December, Honda Prologue sales in the US reached over 33,000 in total in 2024. Honda Prologue US sales reach over 33,000 in 2024 Honda set new SUV, hybrid, and EV sales records in the US in 2024. Its first electric SUV,… Continue reading Honda Prologue sales are on fire in the US as 2024 total reaches over 33,000
GM surges to become America’s number 2 EV seller as electric SUVs, trucks roll out
Outside of Tesla, GM sold more EVs than any other company in the US in 2024. GM’s EV sales surged 125% in the fourth quarter as new electric models like the Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs saw strong demand. GM outpaced rivals with new EVs in 2024 GM sold 43,982 electric vehicles in the US… Continue reading GM surges to become America’s number 2 EV seller as electric SUVs, trucks roll out
Tesla’s energy storage business continues to boom
While Tesla’s vehicle delivery results were disappointing, there was still good news in the report: Tesla’s energy storage business continues to boom. Originally, at the beginning of a new quarter, Tesla would only release production and deliver results for its automotive business, but things changed in 2024. In Q1 2024, Tesla’s vehicle deliveries were significantly… Continue reading Tesla’s energy storage business continues to boom
A Tesla Cybertruck burned down at Tesla lot in Atlanta, battery fire suspected
A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire in the lot of a Tesla store in North Decatur, Georgia, near Atlanta. The local fire authorities suspect a battery fire. The incident went mostly unreported because it happened just a few hours before the highly publicized Cybertruck explosion in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on… Continue reading A Tesla Cybertruck burned down at Tesla lot in Atlanta, battery fire suspected
Tesla Cybertruck sales are disastrous
Tesla confirmed that Cybertruck sales are disastrous in the release of its quarterly results. Sales of the controversial electric pickup truck are stalling a year into the production ramp. Considering Tesla started production just over a year ago, it’s still early in the Cybertruck program. Some say it’s too early to say if it will… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck sales are disastrous
Tesla (TSLA) confirms delivery of 495,570 EVs, way below its own guidance
Tesla (TSLA) released its production and delivery results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 today. The automaker confirmed having delivered 495,570 electric vehicles, way below expectations and its own guidance from just two months ago. As we reported earlier this week, the analyst consensus for the fourth quarter was 507,000 vehicles delivered. The… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) confirms delivery of 495,570 EVs, way below its own guidance
Tesla Cybertruck is now eligible for $7,500 tax credit, but for how long?
The current base version of the Tesla Cybertruck is now eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit in the US. It should help Tesla move some units amid the electric truck’s demand issues, but not for long as both CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump aim to kill the electric vehicle incentive. When Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck is now eligible for $7,500 tax credit, but for how long?
Tesla Cybertruck ‘exploded’ in front of Trump Hotel (Updated)
A Tesla Cybertruck “exploded” in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The police are investigating the cause of the incident. Update: the article is being updated with more information as it becomes available. The incident happened Wednesday morning in the valet area of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. A fire… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck ‘exploded’ in front of Trump Hotel (Updated)