What is it? 2023 Kia EV6 GT. High-performance, all-wheel-drive electric wagon/SUV. How much? Base price $61,400, excluding $1,295 destination charge. Why should you consider it? Value, performance, fast-charging electric system. What could be better? Puny 206-mile range. At this price, seats should have more adjustments, memory. When can you buy it? On sale December 2022.… Continue reading Kia’s 576-hp EV6 GT could teach Ford and Porsche a thing or two
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Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
Tesla has made Elon Musk a billionaire many times over by paying him generously in shares for his work as chief executive of the electric carmaker. On Wednesday, Mr. Musk is expected in court to defend that compensation, much of which derives from a record-setting pay deal he struck in 2018 with Tesla’s board of… Continue reading Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
Tesla accused of illegally firing employees critical of Musk
Tesla is being accused of firing two California-based employees for being part of a group that was discussing and drafting letters that were critical of CEO Elon Musk’s strict return-to-office policy and Musk’s tweets, according to complaints filed by their attorneys and a Bloomberg report. One draft letter asked Tesla executives to reconsider making all… Continue reading Tesla accused of illegally firing employees critical of Musk
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WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said Monday it will issue proposed guidance for critical minerals and battery components requirements in March – a key component of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit overhauled by Congress. That decision means electric vehicles that are not in compliance with battery sourcing rules could be… Continue reading Gallery
This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle detractors
General Motors believes installing around 40,000 Level 2 (L2) chargers through its Dealer Community Program can help build its position in the new EV era. However, with L2 chargers taking many hours to charge up an electric vehicle, is this really the experience GM wants for its EV owners? GM sticks to L2 EV chargers… Continue reading This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle detractors
Tesla announces 500,000 solar installations deployed
Tesla announced today that it has completed over 500,000 solar panel and solar roof installations to date. That’s 4 GW of solar capacity deployed. Tesla’s solar division was created through the acquisition of SolarCity in 2016. The business has been going in a serious downward trajectory since the acquisition, but it has seen an uptick… Continue reading Tesla announces 500,000 solar installations deployed
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is expected to be announced in the coming days as more details about the deal are coming to light. Earlier this year, people crossing the border between Texas and Nuevo Leon were surprised to see not just the usual marked lanes for cars and trucks, but also one marked “Tesla” (pictured above).… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days
Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week
Tesla has confirmed that Gigafactory Berlin has reached a new production rate of 3,000 electric cars per week – just after Texas reached the milestone. During 2022, Tesla has been trying to ramp up production at Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas simultaneously. The goal was originally to produce 5,000 vehicles per week at each facility… Continue reading Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week
Elon Musk polled Twitter on whether he should step down as CEO. Most voters said yes
watch now Twitter’s new owner and CEO, Elon Musk, posted an informal poll of the social media platform’s users Sunday asking if he should step down as head of the company. At 6:20 a.m. ET on Monday, the poll ended with a majority of respondents (57.5%) calling for the billionaire to leave his post. More than 17… Continue reading Elon Musk polled Twitter on whether he should step down as CEO. Most voters said yes
Tesla illegally fired workers for criticizing Musk, complaints claim
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