Tag: Tesla

China pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles

A year ago Tesla dismissed the alternative path of electric car battery swapping as “riddled with problems and not suitable for widescale use”. It seems Beijing disagrees. In fact, China is pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as a supplement to regular vehicle charging, with the government throwing its weight behind several companies advancing the technology. Four companies – automakers Nio… Continue reading China pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles

Tesla spends the most R&D and least in advertising per car sold

A new report shows that Tesla is spending more in research and development (R&D) per car than any other automaker by a wide margin, and it is spending the least in advertising per car sold. Tesla is now the biggest automaker in the world by market capitalization, despite selling only a fraction of the number… Continue reading Tesla spends the most R&D and least in advertising per car sold

First drive, Nissan Ariya: the stable relationship

Nissan invited the media out for a day at the track with the Nissan Ariya, the company’s long awaited second EV. After spending time driving and goofing with the crossover, I realize this vehicle is simply amazing. I think the Ariya is exactly what the American buying public would want and expect from an EV… Continue reading First drive, Nissan Ariya: the stable relationship

Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s

Hertz has decided to add Tesla Model Y to its growing electric vehicle fleet after announcing a deal to buy 100,000 Model 3 vehicles last year. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The news sent Tesla’s… Continue reading Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s

LG plans to build battery factory in Arizona to supply Tesla, others- sources

By Hyunjoo Jin, Heekyong Yang 3 Min Read SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Energy Solution plans to build a battery factory in Arizona to supply to Tesla and other customers, two persons familiar with the matter told Reuters. The U.S. factory is expected to produce cylindrical battery cells of different sizes,… Continue reading LG plans to build battery factory in Arizona to supply Tesla, others- sources