Kim Kardashian had her Tesla Cybertruck modified and even painted – a rare thing for the electric pickup truck. Dope or nope? Tesla is starting to ramp up cybertruck production significantly, with tens of thousands of them on US roads. Unless the owner decides to modify their Cybertrucks after purchasing them from Tesla, they will… Continue reading What do you think of Kim Kardashian’s painted Tesla Cybertruck?
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A Tesla Semi has already traveled 250,000 miles: here’s what we learned about the electric truck
We learned a lot about Tesla Semi thanks to a new presentation from the head of the electric truck program at Tesla, including the fact that Tesla ran one of the trucks 250,000 miles (400,000 km) already. Tesla Semi has already been “in production” for almost 2 years, but the production has been very limited… Continue reading A Tesla Semi has already traveled 250,000 miles: here’s what we learned about the electric truck
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries start in Mexico, in a month in Canada
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are starting in Mexico this week and the automaker says that Canada should follow in about a month. Drone flyovers of Gigafactory Texas show that Cybertruck production has ramped up as of late. As we previously reported, Tesla has worked through its reservation backlog in the US, and now anyone can order… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck deliveries start in Mexico, in a month in Canada
Tesla is pulling heavy financing weaponry in end-of-quarter push
Tesla has pulled the heavy weaponry when it comes to financing to boost sales during its regular end-of-quarter push. Tesla has regularly introduced price cuts and incentives at the end of every quarter in order to boost sales and lower inventory. It helps quarterly financial results look better as Tesla has already spent the money… Continue reading Tesla is pulling heavy financing weaponry in end-of-quarter push
Tesla produces 100 millionth battery cell, here’s what it means
Tesla has announced that it produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell. Here’s what it means for its production growth. The 4680 battery cell is a new format, 46mm x 80mm, enabled by a few new technologies that Tesla announced at Battery Day in 2020. It’s the first time that Tesla is manufacturing its own… Continue reading Tesla produces 100 millionth battery cell, here’s what it means
Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July
Several EV models sold with over $10,000 in incentives in July, driving registrations up 18% from last year in the US. Kia’s new EV9 was among the most heavily discounted, selling with over $19,700 in incentives. Other models, like the Honda Prologue and Volkswagen ID.4, were also heavily discounted, which helped spark growth. US EV… Continue reading Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July
Toyota bZ3C leaked as new Prius-lookalike electric SUV in China
A new Toyota electric crossover SUV is about to hit the world’s largest EV market. The Toyota bZ3C leaked in China on Friday, showing a familiar look. The new electric crossover SUV was developed with China’s leading EV maker, BYD. Toyota bZ3C leaked, revealing new electric SUV in China Toyota introduced the bZ3C concept at… Continue reading Toyota bZ3C leaked as new Prius-lookalike electric SUV in China
Toyota chairman set to visit Hyundai in Korea: Is another EV partnership coming?
Toyota’s former CEO and current chairman, Akio Toyoda, is heading to South Korea next month for a strategic meeting with Hyundai. With a private meeting scheduled between company chairpersons, is a new Toyota and Hyundai EV collaboration coming? On his first trip to Seoul in over a decade, Toyoda is scheduled to meet with Hyundai… Continue reading Toyota chairman set to visit Hyundai in Korea: Is another EV partnership coming?
This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]
French automaker Renault recently unveiled an all-electric restomod of its classic R17 model launched in 1971. Imagined through a collaboration with French designer Ora Ïto, this unique Renault EV is a home run blending of a classic past with the technology of the future, and it needs to go into production. Forgive us for covering… Continue reading This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]
Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant
In a surprising move, Tesla announced that it is looking to sell its very first virtual power plant, which is operating in South Australia. Tesla has a long history with the energy industry in Australia, where it launched several first projects, such as its “big battery” project. South Australia, in particular, has a lot of… Continue reading Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant