Tag: Tesla

Hertz to order up to 175K EVs from GM to meet EV fleet goals

The Hertz Corp. is planning to order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors Co. over the next five years for its rental fleet, the companies said Tuesday.  Hertz will offer GM EVs across all brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and also BrightDrop, with first deliveries of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV expected in the first… Continue reading Hertz to order up to 175K EVs from GM to meet EV fleet goals

New Tesla V4 Supercharger site to feature Megapack battery storage and solar generation

As fast charging stations become more powerful, they will increasingly include energy storage and on-site generation. Tesla has been planning to phase in these features for some time, but widespread deployment has been delayed. In 2017, the company said it planned to add solar and batteries to all Supercharger stations, and even disconnect some of… Continue reading New Tesla V4 Supercharger site to feature Megapack battery storage and solar generation

As Deadline Looms, Elon Musk Re-Assigns Autopilot Team to Humanoid Robot

There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical. Optimus Time Tesla CEO Elon Musk is doubling down on the company’s efforts to develop a working prototype of its much-hyped and much-criticized Optimus humanoid robot — so much so that he’s willing to borrow workers from the carmaker’s Autopilot department to speed things up. “Note, Autopilot/AI… Continue reading As Deadline Looms, Elon Musk Re-Assigns Autopilot Team to Humanoid Robot

Curbee Wins MOTOR Top 20 Award For Innovation

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Curbee, a mobile car-repair company redefining the convenience and transparency of traditional car maintenance, has won the 2022 MOTOR Top 20 Award for their Signature Health Check, a complimentary service conducted by mechanics at each Curbee appointment, designed to give consumers visibility into upcoming service and maintenance needs. … Continue reading Curbee Wins MOTOR Top 20 Award For Innovation

Hertz to purchase 175,000 General Motors EVs over the next five years

Hertz is once again growing its EV fleet, announcing Tuesday that it has struck a deal with General Motors to purchase 175,000 electric vehicles from the automaker’s Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop brands over the next five years. Customers will see the first offerings, namely the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, arrive on… Continue reading Hertz to purchase 175,000 General Motors EVs over the next five years

XPeng: City Navigation Guided Pilot launched

The Chinese manufacturer XPeng has started its assistance system as a pilot program. It’s called City Navigation Guided Pilot (City NGP). The company XPeng wants Tesla challenge. These are electric cars that have a modern assistance system. This system, called City Navigation Guided Pilot (City NGP), is designed to make driving in urban situations easier.… Continue reading XPeng: City Navigation Guided Pilot launched

Auto Roundup: General Motors (GM) & Ford (F) Make a Splash With Key Updates

Last week, Detroit’s auto show was held after a 3-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this time it was a less glitzy affair with fewer model debuts and lower attendance. Among some of the key reveals were the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe, 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, 2023 Chrysler 300C, 2024 Chevy Equinox… Continue reading Auto Roundup: General Motors (GM) & Ford (F) Make a Splash With Key Updates

Tesla extends FSD access amid regulator scrutiny

Tesla is extending access to its advanced driver assistance system, Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta version 10.69.2.2, to 160,000 owners in the U.S. and Canada, according to a tweet Monday from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Around 100,000 Tesla owners currently have access to the controversial driver assist system, which, for a price tag of $15,000, promises… Continue reading Tesla extends FSD access amid regulator scrutiny

Electric Cars Can Increase Pedestrian Injuries

Victims of electric car accidents don’t have to suffer alone. Attorneys from Strong Law can help clients find justice and earn the financial compensation they deserve. EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Car accidents are already looming threats for drivers and passengers everywhere. The last people that should have to worry about being harmed… Continue reading Electric Cars Can Increase Pedestrian Injuries