Elon Musk signaled plans to scale Tesla to the “extreme” while teasing the release of Tesla’s “Master Plan Part 3” on Twitter one day before opening the automaker’s first European factory. On Monday, Musk revealed on Twitter the themes that will dominate the next installment in Tesla’s long-term playbook: artificial intelligence and scaling the automaker’s… Continue reading Musk reveals plan to scale Tesla to ‘extreme size’
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Jaguar develops portable charging to repurpose I-Pace batteries
The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has developed a new portable charging device called the Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System (ESS) that is powered by batteries recovered from the I-Pace electric SUV. The ESS has integrated solar panels and comes fitted with Type 2 connectors to charge EVs. It has been… Continue reading Jaguar develops portable charging to repurpose I-Pace batteries
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Lucid Motors Will Produce Fewer Cars Than Expected
Lucid Motors, a fledgling maker of electric cars, on Monday significantly scaled back its production goals for the year, citing supply chain problems. The company disclosed the new targets as part of its 2021 earnings report and will most likely disappoint investors who had seen the company as a serious challenger to Tesla. Lucid shares… Continue reading Lucid Motors Will Produce Fewer Cars Than Expected
Foxconn aims to get 5% of global market share for EV business by 2025
Foxconn recently said it will build electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in the US and Thailand next year. Beijing: Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer and Apple’s main iPhone supplier, is planning to capture around 5 per cent of the market share globally in the electric vehicles (EV) by the end of 2025. By that… Continue reading Foxconn aims to get 5% of global market share for EV business by 2025
Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations
Porsche said it will start building out its own proprietary global network of charging stations next year, a departure from its initial strategy to rely on partnerships with other companies. The plan, which was revealed during the company’s annual meeting, comes as Porsche prepares to expand its EV portfolio beyond the Taycan to at least… Continue reading Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations
Tesla begins update for employees | Tesla FSD Beta 10.11
The e-car manufacturer Tesla has a new update in progress that should fix some critical bugs. Recently there were serious problems with the autopilot again FSD package, which erroneously stands for Full Self-Driving. The fact that Tesla uses the term has the lobby group prompted to change the name. If the update is found to… Continue reading Tesla begins update for employees | Tesla FSD Beta 10.11
Mercedes holds firm on EV investment plans despite Ukraine war disruptions – Automotive News Europe
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Mercedes-Benz will not cut spending on future electric vehicles even as it copes with supply-chain cost pressures exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, CEO Ola Kallenius said. Kallenius, speaking during the company’s opening of its first U.S. EV battery factory, also affirmed the company’s 2022 financial outlook remained in place despite the conflict.… Continue reading Mercedes holds firm on EV investment plans despite Ukraine war disruptions – Automotive News Europe
Clean Technica: Wall Street Journal: Traditional Automakers Starting to Emulate Tesla’s Retail Strategy001798
Tesla’s online approach of selling direct-to-consumer is inspiring others. According to the Wall Street Journal, “As car companies go electric, some are trying to wrest control from dealers on how those vehicles will be priced and sold, aiming to make the experience closer to the direct-selling model used by Tesla.” Tesla Model X Plaid JRR, CleanTechnica ”… Continue reading Clean Technica: Wall Street Journal: Traditional Automakers Starting to Emulate Tesla’s Retail Strategy001798
Tesla Fires Employee Who Posted Shocking YouTube Videos About Its Full Self-Driving Beta
John Bernal, a Tesla employee who has posted several shocking YouTube videos about the company’s “Full Self-Driving” Beta software leading to close calls on public streets, was fired by the company in February, according to CNBC. Despite having no safety “strikes,” Bernal also lost access to the beta self-driving software in his own personal vehicle.… Continue reading Tesla Fires Employee Who Posted Shocking YouTube Videos About Its Full Self-Driving Beta