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Tesla is in talks with police department to use Sentry Mode for policing needs

A police department in Connecticut bought a Tesla Model 3 and disclosed that they are “in direct conversations with Tesla” to use Sentry Mode for policing needs in Tesla police patrol cars. Earlier this week, the Westport police department announced that they bought a Tesla Model 3 that they are currently upgrading to use as… Continue reading Tesla is in talks with police department to use Sentry Mode for policing needs

Tesla and other EVs block gas station in protest against charging station Icing

Tesla vehicles and a few other electric vehicles blocked a gas station in Croatia in a protest organized by the local unofficial Tesla owners club against the lack of action to prevent EV charging stations being blocked by parked gas-powered cars, also known as Icing. Icing is what the EV community calls an internal combustion… Continue reading Tesla and other EVs block gas station in protest against charging station Icing

As Ford, Chevy exit sedan market, Asian makers gain share

Phoenix — A year after Ford and Chevrolet abandoned the compact-car segment to prioritize SUVs, buyers are abandoning those makes and shopping for cars made by Hyundai, Toyota and Honda. Some 42% of Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze compact car owners have stayed in the compact car segment with a significant percentage buying competitors’ vehicles, according to an industry… Continue reading As Ford, Chevy exit sedan market, Asian makers gain share

Inchcape opens new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Derby

Inchcape has opened a new Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Derby. The six acre site combines the previous Jaguar dealership next to the former Derby Cattle Market and the Land Rover dealership at Pride Park. Marcus Jones, our head of business at Derby said: “Having worked with the brand for over 20 years, it… Continue reading Inchcape opens new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Derby

CEO of GM’s Cruise driverless vehicle unit hints at offering low-cost shared rides

(Reuters) – The chief executive of autonomous vehicle company Cruise signaled on Wednesday the General Motors Co (GM.N) subsidiary intends to offer shared rides “at a radically lower cost” as part of a bid to move eventually “beyond the car.” FILE PHOTO: A Cruise self-driving car, which is owned by General Motors Corp, is seen… Continue reading CEO of GM’s Cruise driverless vehicle unit hints at offering low-cost shared rides

BMW launches Bidirectional Charging Management research project

A consortium of companies led by the BMW Group has launched the Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) research project to develop backfeeding power technology, which will allow vehicles to transfer energy back into the power grid or customers’ homes when plugged into a compatible charging station or wallbox. The goal is to allow EVs to operate… Continue reading BMW launches Bidirectional Charging Management research project

China electric-car startups NIO, Xpeng team up in charging

NIO will also provide home-charger installation services for some Xpeng customers. Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers NIO Inc. and Xpeng Motors agreed to share charging stations as well as related services and data, seeking to spur EV demand and curb costs. NIO and Xpeng customers can charge their cars using either companies’ facilities with no extra fees,… Continue reading China electric-car startups NIO, Xpeng team up in charging

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Gets EPA Range Rating Of Just 201 Miles

The Taycan turns out to be less efficient than the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-PACE. The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo version officially received an EPA range rating, but it’s quite disappointing as the range barely exceeds 200 miles (320 km), while energy consumption is through the roof. The Porsche Taycan Turbo is able to go… Continue reading 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Gets EPA Range Rating Of Just 201 Miles