Tesla Semi electric trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of its pilot factory for the first time. What’s happening? Even though Tesla Semi officially went into production in late 2022, almost two years ago, there’s still a very limited population on the roads. Electrek first reported on Tesla’s plan to build the electric truck… Continue reading Tesla Semi trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of the factory
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Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign
Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market. Japan has been seen as… Continue reading Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign
Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions
Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers. Tesla official AI Roadmap with self-driving software releases September 2024 v12.5.2 with ~3x improved miles between necessary interventions v12.5.2 on AI3 computer (unified models for AI3 and AI4) Actually Smart Summon Cybertruck Autopark Eye-tracking with… Continue reading Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions
Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, Kia posts an all-time sales record driven by EVs, we find you some great, 0% financing deals, there’s a brand-new Volvo XC90 for 2025, and we explain why the Oakland police might be towing your Tesla. But wait, there’s more! Ford’s upgraded e-Transit van offers a bigger battery with more… Continue reading Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail
Honda’s Prologue EV just had its best US sales month ever as nationwide rollout heats up
Honda’s first electric SUV in the US had its best sales month ever in August. The Honda Prologue EV set a new US sales record as it rolls out to dealers nationwide. Honda introduced the Prologue in October 2022 with US sales kicking off this March. Starting under $48,000, Honda said the electric SUV hits… Continue reading Honda’s Prologue EV just had its best US sales month ever as nationwide rollout heats up
2nd GM battery plant unionizes, this time in the less-unionized US South
The GM Ultium battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, has voted to unionize. This is the 2nd GM battery plant to unionize – but this one is different because it’s in Tennessee, where unions are less popular. Unions have been seeing a lot of strength in the US lately, with pro-union sentiment at historic highs… Continue reading 2nd GM battery plant unionizes, this time in the less-unionized US South
Tesla is rumored to be planning new 6-seat Model Y
A new report from China states that Tesla is planning a new 6-seat version of the Model Y with the planned design refreshed of the popular electric SUV. The automaker also reportedly plans to increase Model Y production capacity in Shanghai. As we have been reporting for months, Tesla is believed to be working on… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be planning new 6-seat Model Y
Rally-ready Hyundai IONIQ 5, Tesla “ASS” and a long-range Volvo electric semi
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a rally-ready update plus a native NACS connector, Tesla’s smart summon arrives just two years late, and Volvo’s latest “breakthrough” electric semi truck goes more than 600 km between charges. We’ve also got word that Chinese car brand BYD is delaying a North American plant… Continue reading Rally-ready Hyundai IONIQ 5, Tesla “ASS” and a long-range Volvo electric semi
Tesla hints at seats that rotate facing backward in self-driving vehicle
According to communications sent to regulators, Tesla is hinting at making its self-driving vehicles with seats that can rotate to face backward. The advent of self-driving vehicles is going to open up new possibilities when it comes to vehicle design. Right now, they are mostly built on existing vehicles, which are built around human drivers… Continue reading Tesla hints at seats that rotate facing backward in self-driving vehicle
Tesla cars are now used like CCTV cameras by Oakland police
Tesla’s Sentry Mode features that record what is happening around the electric cars have often been used to help solve crimes, but Oakland Police is going a step further. After a wave of break-ins targeting Tesla vehicles in California in 2018-2019, Tesla came up with a new feature called ‘Sentry Mode’. It takes advantage of… Continue reading Tesla cars are now used like CCTV cameras by Oakland police