Tesla has warned against a trick that involves placing a wet towel around a Supercharger connector to speed up the charging process. If you have been using a Tesla Supercharger lately or have Tesla stuff in your algorithm, you might have seen people place wet towels on a Supercharger connector while charging. Many people have… Continue reading Tesla warns against wet towel trick to speed up Supercharging
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Q2 earnings, Elon bets big on AI, cheap Tesla EVs, and Chevy EV lease deals
On this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017. While Tesla pushes back its Robotaxi launch, Google is powering ahead, beting $5 billion on Waymo’s expansion in to Texas. Plus,… Continue reading Q2 earnings, Elon bets big on AI, cheap Tesla EVs, and Chevy EV lease deals
Google’s Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo
While some self-driving tech companies are dialing back their development or scrapping certain vehicles altogether, Waymo is pushing forward thanks to the financial support of parent company Alphabet Inc. (Google), which just committed to a fresh investment totaling five billion dollars. Self-driving cars, currently operating in today’s automotive landscape at varying levels of genuine autonomy,… Continue reading Google’s Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo
Tesla officially pauses Giga Mexico project over potential Trump win
Tesla has officially paused its Gigafactory Mexico project over a potential Trump election win, which would greatly reduce the factory’s profitability. Tesla officially announced Gigafactory Mexico back in March 2023, and until recently, we were wondering what was the hold up to start production after the automaker said it wanted to move fast. In October, Tesla confirmed that… Continue reading Tesla officially pauses Giga Mexico project over potential Trump win
Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to get adopted by Irvine PD
The Irvine Police Department announced that it will get a Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle upfitted by Unplugged Performance. Tesla vehicles have become popular with police departments around the world, but especially in the US. They are finding out that for their use cases, Tesla vehicles, especially Model Y, fit their needs perfectly while drastically cutting… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to get adopted by Irvine PD
Tesla will change the world in 6 ways next year, says serial overpromiser Musk
Tesla held its quarterly report yesterday, and stated that six major products would be ready for action next year. This would suggest that Tesla has a truly historic year coming up for it, set to disrupt trucking, affordable EVs, sportscars, taxis, driving in general, and, oh, just all human work. But we’ve heard all this… Continue reading Tesla will change the world in 6 ways next year, says serial overpromiser Musk
Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’
Tesla has confirmed a new date for the unveiling of its upcoming Robotaxi, a dedicated self-driving vehicle. It is now planned for October 10th and CEO Elon Musk is hinting at potential ‘one more thing’ at the event. Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Tesla is delaying the unveiling of the Robotaxi, which was planned for… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’
GM claims its next cycle of EV growth is coming, but when?
After beating top and bottom line estimates in the second quarter, General Motors (GM) raised FY guidance for 2024. With “encouraging” early sales results in Q2, GM is preparing “to unleash the next cycle of EV growth.” This includes scaling Chevy Equinox EV production while launching new GMC and Cadillac EVs. GM raised 2024 guidance… Continue reading GM claims its next cycle of EV growth is coming, but when?
Vermonters get up to $6K to swap flood-damaged cars for EVs
Photo: Vermont Agency of Transportation Vermont is now offering its residents up to $6,000 in incentives to replace their flood-damaged, scrapped cars with EVs. On July 16, 2024 – barely over a year after 2023’s devastating floods – Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) announced updated state BEV and PHEV incentive programs in response to flood damage… Continue reading Vermonters get up to $6K to swap flood-damaged cars for EVs
Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV
Tesla has reiterated its plans to build cheaper electric vehicles, but you shouldn’t expect the previously announced $25,000 electric car. When Tesla announced its plan for its 4680 cell, structural battery pack, and unboxed manufacturing process, the automaker said that a combination of those technologies would enable Tesla to launch a $25,000 electric car. However,… Continue reading Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV