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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
Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch
Tesla Cybertruck received homologation of energy consumption in China days after the automaker denied a rumor of an imminent launch. It was less than a week ago that Tesla China’s comms team went out of its way to deny rumors that Tesla currently had plans to launch the Cybertruck in the Chinese auto market. That’s… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch
Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort
Source: Zoox Tesla has lost its long-time head of Autopilot hardware engineering to Amazon’s self-driving company, Zoox. Zheng Gao has been at Tesla for more than 8 years and for the last three, he has been the head of Autopilot hardware engineering. He elaborated on his role on his LinkedIn profile: Managing the Mechanical Engineering,… Continue reading Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort
Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again
Deja vu. Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again after several unsuccessful attempts in the last few years. India is the biggest auto market that Tesla has yet to enter. Tesla has been trying to get into the Indian automotive market for years, but it wasn’t able to find a way… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again