The operative word in the title to this story is “speculation.” When we reported last week that Herbert Diess had been fired as CEO of Volkswagen Group and given 30 days to clear out his office, we couldn’t help but wonder if he might receive a warm embrace from Elon Musk and Tesla. Now, the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Diess To Tesla Speculation Heats Up 002132
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Tesla Cuts Car’s Range By 30%, Demands $4,500 to Get It Back
Buying a used Tesla comes with some inherent risks. A major one is that you can’t count on being able to access all of the features the car was originally sold with, in an unfortunate side effect of the increasingly internet-connected vehicles that Tesla itself pioneered. In the latest example, a motorist who bought a used 2013… Continue reading Tesla Cuts Car’s Range By 30%, Demands $4,500 to Get It Back
Nest co-founder Matt Rogers invests in EV conversion company Everrati
When we last spoke with Everrati CEO Justin Lunny, his UK-based restomod company that converts iconic cars to electric vehicles was expanding into the US market. Since then, the company set up headquarters in Calabasas, California, and in April, it partnered with Irvine-based manufacturer Aria Group to work on state-side electric conversions of Porsches and… Continue reading Nest co-founder Matt Rogers invests in EV conversion company Everrati
Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides
Uber is expanding its electric vehicle rides through its new “Comfort Electric” option to more cities, and since most of its electric rides come from Tesla vehicles, the ride-hailing company has started sending notifications about how to open Tesla door handles, which can be confusing for first-time riders. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort… Continue reading Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides
Tesla locks 80 miles of customer’s battery range for $4,500 ransom
Tesla tried to force a customer to pay $4,500 ransom over 80 miles of range that the company software-locked in his battery pack. The automaker only started to walk back on the strategy to squeeze $4,500 out of its customers after an uproar on social media. Tesla used to sell Model S vehicles with software-locked… Continue reading Tesla locks 80 miles of customer’s battery range for $4,500 ransom
Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup surprises in aerodynamic performance simulation
The Tesla Cybertruck with its interesting design offered a surprise in the first independent aerodynamic performance simulation test. It comes in at an unofficial 0.39 drag coefficient. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck, the design was polarizing, to say the least. Some were totally in love with the design, while others hated it with a passion.… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup surprises in aerodynamic performance simulation
Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
Tesla (TSLA) is launching today a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base and allow them to participate in events and ask questions. Over the years, Tesla has had an unusual approach to investor relations. CEO Elon Musk often voiced frustration with traditional Wall Street analysts on earning calls and pushed for more… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
U.S. probes Tesla crash that killed motorcyclist in Utah
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday it has opened a special investigation into the crash of a 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicle that killed a motorcyclist in Utah. The driver of a Tesla in a crash Sunday that fatally injured a motorcycle rider told police the… Continue reading U.S. probes Tesla crash that killed motorcyclist in Utah
Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
Uber’s premium electric car service is arriving in more US cities, the company said. Uber Comfort Electric, which is more expensive than Uber X but not as posh as Uber Black, is now available in seven additional cities, including Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Austin, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. In May, Uber launched Comfort Electric in… Continue reading Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
General Motors’ Income Tumbles 40% on China Loss, Parts Shortages
Bloomberg Goldman Warns China’s Property Crisis Will Sink Iron Ore (Bloomberg) — The crisis engulfing China’s property sector will help swing the iron ore market to a significant surplus over the second half of the year and push prices sharply lower, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Most Read from BloombergWho Is Nicole Shanahan, Woman at… Continue reading General Motors’ Income Tumbles 40% on China Loss, Parts Shortages