Huge Tesla Fremont Factory Supercharger Expansion Revealed

1 H BY STEVEN LOVEDAY A recent building permit reveals a large expansion at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, making for one of the largest Supercharger stations in the world. Currently, the largest Tesla Supercharger stations are in China, and each contains 50 stalls. Recently, a few of the largest in the U.S. have been built… Continue reading Huge Tesla Fremont Factory Supercharger Expansion Revealed

Mission E: The Tesla Hunter will be expensive for Porsche

Competition for the Tesla Model X At the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume shows the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo. An electric SUV designed to challenge Tesla. (Photo: AP) Sports car manufacturer Porsche is burdened with high investments in electromobility. For the current year is the most profitable brand of the VWGroup carefully.… Continue reading Mission E: The Tesla Hunter will be expensive for Porsche

Tesla engineers say Model 3 parts need substantial rework after production

Follow John Electric-car maker Tesla is known for troubled launches, at least for the four products it’s offered since the first Roadster in 2008. But the launch of the Tesla Model 3, its lower-priced electric sedan, may be the most challenging yet—and it may be the Tesla with the highest expectations. The first 30 cars,… Continue reading Tesla engineers say Model 3 parts need substantial rework after production

Tesla’s latest Autopilot update brings some significant improvements to Autosteer and more

Tesla has started pushing a new software update to its fleet this week and owners testing it are reporting significant improvements to the Autopilot system – something that the automaker has been promising for a while now. Home Solar Power We recently reported that Tesla started beta-testing a new Autopilot update with new features and a… Continue reading Tesla’s latest Autopilot update brings some significant improvements to Autosteer and more

Audi to launch e-tron GT as Tesla Model S rival

Audi has released this official image of the e-tron GT prototype Audi confirmed the e-tron GT at its annual press conference Audi has revealed plans for a new e-tron GT four-door sports car that will rival the Tesla Model S when it launches early in the next decade. The new machine – revealed by Autocar two years ago – was confirmed… Continue reading Audi to launch e-tron GT as Tesla Model S rival

Tesla says Model S, Model X production efficiency much improved

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc said the number of labor hours needed to produce its Model S and Model X cars have decreased considerably, following the latest report of quality problems that could prevent the carmaker from hitting its production targets. The body of a Tesla Model S is transported by an automated crane at the… Continue reading Tesla says Model S, Model X production efficiency much improved

Auto parts maker Magna invests $200 million in Lyft

(Reuters) – Canadian automotive parts supplier Magna International Inc said on Wednesday it will invest $200 million in Lyft Inc and work with the U.S. ride-hailing firm to manufacture self-driving cars. FILE PHOTO – An illuminated sign appears in a Lyft ride-hailing car in Los Angeles, California, U.S. September 21, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren The news… Continue reading Auto parts maker Magna invests $200 million in Lyft

Electric car startup spun out of Faraday Future ‘EVelozcity’ claims to have raised $1 billion

We first revealed the existence of Evelozcity, an electric vehicle startup founded by former Faraday Future (FF) executives, a few months ago and it might already be a $1 billion company. The startup now claims to have raised ~$1 billion to bring its electric vehicles to market. Home Solar Power As we previously reported, Stefan Krause, former… Continue reading Electric car startup spun out of Faraday Future ‘EVelozcity’ claims to have raised $1 billion

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN THE SILICON VALLEY

Reinforcing our innovation ecosystem is one of our top 2018 priorities following the January launch of our new TechCenter in Silicon Valley. We’re excited to be at the heart of open collaboration that’s connecting the automotive industry to start-ups, universities and tech entrepreneurs to explore the car of the future. To highlight this, we opened… Continue reading SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN THE SILICON VALLEY

China’s WM Motor Open to U.S. IPO, Shrugging Off Trade Tensions

China’s WM Motor Technology Co., set to take on Tesla Inc. with an electric SUV going on sale this year, is open to holding an initial public offering in the U.S. as its founder shrugs off a potential trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. The company has a team looking into proposals for… Continue reading China’s WM Motor Open to U.S. IPO, Shrugging Off Trade Tensions