General Motors (GM) has announced a massive expansion to its Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance network. The expansion will double the size of the current Super Cruise network to over 400,000 miles of compatible roadways and will soon be available to over 20 GM models. Super Cruise is a hands-free driver assistance feature introduced by… Continue reading GM to expand its Super Cruise network, adding hundreds of thousands of miles of ‘hands-free’ roads
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Audi EV models featured in hit Netflix film, plans to ramp US EV output
The new Netflix hit, “The Gray Man,” features several new Audi EV models, but Audi is not stopping there. The German automaker is rolling out extensive plans to expand its US EV market position. If you watched Netflix’s latest hit thriller, “The Gray Man,” you may have noticed the head-turning Audi lead actor Ryan Gosling… Continue reading Audi EV models featured in hit Netflix film, plans to ramp US EV output
Tesla applies to patent more precise GPS antenna for self-driving and navigation
Tesla has applied to patent a new multi-band GPS antenna that it believes will be more precise for self-driving and navigation applications. The automaker describes the new device in the abstract of the new patent application: A multi-band antenna system is provided. The antenna system can be placed under and embedded within a glass exterior… Continue reading Tesla applies to patent more precise GPS antenna for self-driving and navigation
Legacy auto BEV growth rate doubles Tesla which drops to 60.9% of total EV market
Despite dwindling inventories of BEVs due to supply chain constraints and legacy automakers still playing catchup in BEV production, the demand for electric vehicles continues to rise… and Tesla isn’t the only pony in the race anymore. That being said, Tesla remains the “Nap” in EV sales, but the rest of the market is starting… Continue reading Legacy auto BEV growth rate doubles Tesla which drops to 60.9% of total EV market
Tesla is testing new version of Solar Roof (v3.5) on employee’s homes
Tesla has come up with a new version of its Solar Roof, version 3.5, and it is now testing it on employee’s homes ahead of a wider launch. When launching the solar roof, CEO Elon Musk presented it as a critical product to accelerate solar power deployment, as it opens up the market to people… Continue reading Tesla is testing new version of Solar Roof (v3.5) on employee’s homes
Fisker on track to start production of its electric Ocean SUV this year, now has 56,000 reservations
Fisker’s second-quarter loss was narrower than expected as it confirmed that production of the Ocean is still on track and reservations are rising Go to Source
EV maker Lucid again cuts production targets as logistics challenges cripple output
Supply chain and logistics challenges mean demand for Lucid’s EVs far outpaces its output. Go to Source
3 takeaways from the Investing Club’s ‘Morning Meeting’ on Wednesday
Catch the Club’s “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET every weekday. Go to Source
Ford reports big jump in July sales, including for trucks and electric vehicles
Ford said its new vehicle sales last month increased 36.6% from a year ago, compared with industrywide sales that were estimated to have declined by 10.5%. Go to Source
Average monthly payments for car leases rose to $594 in July amid ‘an absence of discounts’ from manufacturers, dealers
The average purchase incentive in July was $894, a marked drop from $2,000 a year ago, according to a new estimate. Go to Source