Lithium-Ion Battery Metals Market to Grow with Massive CAGR of 33.7% Through 2030: P&S Intelligence

NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — From a little over $14 billion in 2021, the lithium-ion battery metals market revenue is projected to witness a massive 33.7% CAGR, to cross $192 billion by 2030, according to P&S Intelligence. the demand for such materials will increase the fastest in Europe, which is currently witnessing an… Continue reading Lithium-Ion Battery Metals Market to Grow with Massive CAGR of 33.7% Through 2030: P&S Intelligence

Tesla driver using Autopilot kills motorcyclist, prompting another NHTSA investigation

A motorcyclist in Draper, Utah, was killed early Sunday morning when a Tesla driver using Autopilot slammed into the rear of his bike. It is the latest crash involving Tesla’s advanced driver-assist system to draw scrutiny from federal investigators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The incident occurred just after 1AM Sunday on… Continue reading Tesla driver using Autopilot kills motorcyclist, prompting another NHTSA investigation

Tesla doubles down on better range estimates with now tire pressure and more being taken into account

Tesla is doubling down on delivering better range estimates with now tire pressure, battery cooling and heating, and more being taken into account in the calculations. Range calculations are difficult regardless of the type of powertrain, electric or internal combustion engine. There are just so many factors that can affect the efficiency of a vehicle… Continue reading Tesla doubles down on better range estimates with now tire pressure and more being taken into account

Tesla expands its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states – now in 10 states

Tesla confirmed today that it expanded its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states, Utah and Maryland – now in 10 states or 11 if you count California, which has Tesla Insurance but not the real-time data version. Tesla Insurance expansion Tesla updated its website to note that its real-time data… Continue reading Tesla expands its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states – now in 10 states

Cleantechnica: Diess To Tesla Speculation Heats Up 002132

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

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