Tesla set a new lap record for a production electric vehicle at Germany’s famed Nürburgring race course. A brand-new Model S Plaid completed the 12.9-mile lap in seven minutes and 30.9 seconds, beating a record set in 2019 by a Porsche Taycan by 12 seconds. The new record was confirmed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Tesla Model S Plaid sets production EV record at Germany’s Nürburgring race course
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Tesla finds loophole to New Mexico’s dumb ban by launching on tribal land
Tesla has found a loophole to get around New Mexico’s ban on direct car sales by launching their first store and service center on tribal land. New Mexico, like a few other states, still has laws prohibiting direct sales of electric vehicles to the public without going through third-party dealerships. These bans come from old… Continue reading Tesla finds loophole to New Mexico’s dumb ban by launching on tribal land
Elon Musk: Next Full Self-Driving Beta “Will Blow Your Mind”
Did Tesla really do its homework this time? Blowing Minds According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the next beta version of the company’s Full Self-Driving beta (FSD) will “blow your mind.” The driver assistance feature — which doesn’t actually allow Tesla vehicles to fully drive themselves, as the name suggests, but does provide a growing degree… Continue reading Elon Musk: Next Full Self-Driving Beta “Will Blow Your Mind”
Autos & Transportation · 10:02 PM UTCGM’s pickup money machine gets a technology tuneupGeneral Motors Co will give its best-selling Chevrolet Silverad…
DETROIT, Sept 9 (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) will give its best-selling Chevrolet Silverado large pickup truck models a makeover next spring to fix competitive shortcomings that have left Chevy in third place in one of the most lucrative vehicle market segments in the world. Catching up with rival trucks from Stellantis NV (STLA.MI)… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 10:02 PM UTCGM’s pickup money machine gets a technology tuneupGeneral Motors Co will give its best-selling Chevrolet Silverad…
Autos & TransportationTesla’s Musk asks staff to ‘go super hardcore’ to ensure decent Q3 delivery number7:29 PM UTC
A Tesla service center is shown in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk has asked employees to “go super hardcore” to make up for production challenges early in the third quarter and “ensure a decent Q3 delivery number,” according… Continue reading Autos & TransportationTesla’s Musk asks staff to ‘go super hardcore’ to ensure decent Q3 delivery number7:29 PM UTC
Audi RS e-tron GT review: Time to cancel your Taycan/Model S reservation? [Video]
Imagine for a second you’re in the market for a fast, luxury, four-seater electric car and money isn’t really an issue. Perhaps you don’t even have to imagine because that is in fact your reality – in which case, congratulations, and I slightly hate you. [This is part of an ongoing collaboration between Electrek and… Continue reading Audi RS e-tron GT review: Time to cancel your Taycan/Model S reservation? [Video]
Tesla’s attempt to crack Indian market puts focus on tariffs
TOKYO — As Tesla prepares to debut its electric cars in India, automakers worldwide are watching how New Delhi responds to the company’s push for lower tariffs and how that could impact their own strategies in the Indian market. The world’s largest electric vehicle maker had obtained approval to sell four models in India as of the end… Continue reading Tesla’s attempt to crack Indian market puts focus on tariffs
ALYI Targets $2 Million In 2021 Revenue From First Electric Vehicle Sales
DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) (“ALYI”) today announced a $2 million revenue target for 2021. The company expects to begin delivery on an order of 2,000 electric motorcycles slated for service in the motorcycle taxi (boda boda) market in Africa. The global motorcycle taxi market was valued by Verified Market… Continue reading ALYI Targets $2 Million In 2021 Revenue From First Electric Vehicle Sales
Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers
Tesla has actually managed to obtain a patent on its wild idea to use lasers to clean debris off of vehicles. We are basically talking about using laser beams as windshield wipers. About two years ago, we reported on Tesla working on a technology to use laser beams to automatically clean debris off cars. We… Continue reading Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers
Tesla plans to begin trading solar, wind and battery storage energy
The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs Sept 8 (Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is looking to staff an energy trading team to support its battery and renewable power projects, according to Tesla’s website and an employee post on the… Continue reading Tesla plans to begin trading solar, wind and battery storage energy