Tag: Tesla

Tesla goes full Apple and stops delivering cars with included charging hardware, now sold separately

Tesla changed its long-standing policy to deliver every vehicle with a mobile charging cable and instead, it starts selling them separately for $400 for level 2 charging and $275 for level 1. The move is reminiscent of Apple removing the included USB charging brick with the iPhone. With charging being one of the biggest concerns… Continue reading Tesla goes full Apple and stops delivering cars with included charging hardware, now sold separately

Volkswagen Eyes U.S. Electric Vehicle Market as Ukraine War Disrupts Production

Volkswagen is shifting its focus toward North America, as the fallout from Russia’s attack on Ukraine caused more supply chain headaches for the company in Europe, executives said. Since the outbreak of the war last month, several of the brands in the Volkswagen Group, including Porsche and Volkswagen, have been forced to suspend production at… Continue reading Volkswagen Eyes U.S. Electric Vehicle Market as Ukraine War Disrupts Production

Tesla now doesn’t let anyone buy their car after lease is over as used car prices are skyrocketing

Tesla has changed its policy to now not allow anyone to buy their car after their lease is over as used car prices are skyrocketing to new records. Back in 2019, Tesla announced that it wouldn’t let people who are leasing a Model 3 buy it from the company at the end of their lease,… Continue reading Tesla now doesn’t let anyone buy their car after lease is over as used car prices are skyrocketing

Xpeng CEO warns China automakers face production suspensions in May

Tesla Inc was among the automakers feeling the pain of limits on production. SHANGHAI: Automakers in China may have to suspend production in May if suppliers in Shanghai and surrounding areas are not able to resume work, He Xiaopeng, the chief executive officer of Chinese electric-car maker Xpeng , said on Thursday. Growing lockdowns to… Continue reading Xpeng CEO warns China automakers face production suspensions in May

Stellantis and LG to Build Battery Plant in Ontario

Stellantis and a partner, LG Energy Solution, said on Wednesday that they would jointly build a battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, to provide the critical components for a range of electric Jeeps and trucks the automaker aims to introduce over the next several years. The two companies expect to invest $4.1 billion in the factory… Continue reading Stellantis and LG to Build Battery Plant in Ontario

New 2023 Indi One EV: Tesla Model Y rival opens for orders

The Indi One, a new crossover SUV from California start-up Independent Electric Vehicles (Indi EV), has opened for pre-orders at this week’s New York motor show. The first car has been reserved by William Bridge, CEO of sustainability NGO Global Green USA, whose star-studded honorary board includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Yoko Ono and Robert Redford. Indi EV was… Continue reading New 2023 Indi One EV: Tesla Model Y rival opens for orders

@Hyundai: Designed for a Sustainable Future: The all-new 2023 Kia Niro Debuts

Second-Generation Niro Debuts in Three Flavors, Each More Design-Focused and Technologically Enabled than Ever Sustainable mobility accessible for everyone: Second-generation Niro CUV debuts in hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) variants, further advancing Kia’s Plan S electrification initiative Hints of HabaNiro: All-new exterior and interior styling incorporates cues from HabaNiro concept and the… Continue reading @Hyundai: Designed for a Sustainable Future: The all-new 2023 Kia Niro Debuts

Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, including two sports cars

Honda will globally introduce two electric sports models, a specialty and a flagship model. Honda Honda this week said it plans to spend 5 trillion yen, or nearly $40 billion, over the next 10 years to advance its electric vehicle strategy, through R&D and other investments. The Japanese automaker aims to launch 30 EV models… Continue reading Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, including two sports cars