Tag: Tesla

Virtuo Adds Tesla Model Y to U.K. Fleet

Virtuo’s fleets are available across seven European countries, allowing drivers to take their rentals into different European countries at no extra cost. Photo: Virtuo On-demand and app-based car rental service provider Virtuo announced in a statement the addition of the Tesla Model Y to its U.K. fleet. Renters in London will be able to book the model for delivery… Continue reading Virtuo Adds Tesla Model Y to U.K. Fleet

Toyota just started its BEV program, but it wasted all its tax credits on hybrids

Toyota has sold its 200,000th plug-in car in the US, meaning its access to the $7,500 federal tax credit will sunset over the course of the next 15 months. The company joins Tesla and GM in no longer qualifying for credits, with Ford and Nissan also expected to hit the limit later this year. The… Continue reading Toyota just started its BEV program, but it wasted all its tax credits on hybrids

Clean Technica: Tesla Noted As Part Of $700 Million US EV Charging Manufacturing Capacity Boost002087

The Biden–Harris Administration highlighted this week the more than $700 million in EV charging investments from the private sector. A White House fact sheet related how these investments will: increase US domestic capacity to manufacture more than 250,000 new EV chargers each year; add at least 2,000 good-paying jobs; and, make EV charging more affordable,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Noted As Part Of $700 Million US EV Charging Manufacturing Capacity Boost002087

Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Grows In June — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller 002086

In June 2022 Sweden’s plugin electric vehicles took 55.1% market share, up from 49.4% YoY. BEVs grew share by over 31% YoY, whilst PHEVs reduced share slightly. Overall auto market volume, at 26,059 units, was 28% down YoY. Sweden’s best selling vehicle (of any powertrain) in May was the Tesla Model Y. June’s combined plugin… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Grows In June — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller 002086

FCC clears SpaceX to put its Starlink satellite WiFi in vehicles

SpaceX’s satellite internet service is officially going mobile after the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday authorized the company to provide its Starlink WiFi service to vehicles. SpaceX already offers Starlink home internet, which left beta last October. “We agree with SpaceX… that the public interest would benefit by granting with conditions their applications,” The FCC… Continue reading FCC clears SpaceX to put its Starlink satellite WiFi in vehicles

Tesla Employees File Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination, Racial Harassment, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

ALAMEDA, Calif. , July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dozens of current and former Tesla, Inc. employees filed a lawsuit in Alameda Superior Court today alleging the electric car giant operates under a “pre-Civil Rights” atmosphere of racial discrimination as a standard operating practice. This mass action alleges the plaintiffs were subjected to racially motivated harassment and… Continue reading Tesla Employees File Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination, Racial Harassment, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

I want to forget Elon’s dumb $420 tweet, but y’all won’t let me

Elon Musk hasn’t tweeted in 10 days, but his Twitter account is once again news because time is a flat circle. This is why we must now scrunch our faces, cock our heads to one side and strain to recall a weed joke shared by the chief executive on August 7, 2018. Otherwise, we’ll never… Continue reading I want to forget Elon’s dumb $420 tweet, but y’all won’t let me

Tesla offers free Supercharging to encourage off-peak charging during travels for holidays

Tesla is offering free Supercharging during off-peak hours at select locations during the 4th of July weekend to help with traffic during busy travel days. As we previously reported, Tesla has been having a hard time keeping up its charging infrastructure growth with its fleet growth over the last few years. Its deliveries are growing… Continue reading Tesla offers free Supercharging to encourage off-peak charging during travels for holidays