Tag: Tesla

Carmakers Race to Control Next-Generation Battery Technology

WOBURN, Mass. — Already far behind Asian manufacturers in building electric car batteries, U.S. automakers and their suppliers are racing to develop a new generation of batteries that are cheaper, can pack in more energy and charge faster. It is a global contest with huge economic consequences for automakers, small battery start-ups and car buyers,… Continue reading Carmakers Race to Control Next-Generation Battery Technology

Sony and Honda Announce Tie-Up to Make Electric Cars

TOKYO — The Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony announced on Friday that it would team up with Honda to develop electric cars for sale as early as 2025, becoming the latest company to throw its hat into the burgeoning market for battery-powered vehicles. Demand for electric cars is small but skyrocketing as concerns about… Continue reading Sony and Honda Announce Tie-Up to Make Electric Cars

Henrik Fisker’s radical plan to take on Tesla

Henrik Fisker’s idea of a decent hotel breakfast is three fried eggs on a large plate, sunny side up. This much I discovered when I met the Danish-born, Californian-based EV entrepreneur in a Park Lane hotel last week – right before he jumped on a flight to Austria to review 47 Fisker Ocean prototypes that… Continue reading Henrik Fisker’s radical plan to take on Tesla

@Tesla: Tesla Vehicle Production & Deliveries and Date for Financial Results & Webcast for First Quarter 2022000088

Austin, Texas, April 2, 2022 – In the first quarter, we produced over 305,000 vehicles and delivered over 310,000 vehicles, despite ongoing supply chain challenges and factory shutdowns.   Production Deliveries Subject to operating lease accounting Model S/X 14,218 14,724 17% Model 3/Y 291,189 295,324 3% Total 305,407 310,048 4% *** Tesla will post its… Continue reading @Tesla: Tesla Vehicle Production & Deliveries and Date for Financial Results & Webcast for First Quarter 2022000088

My life in 12 cars: Lotus boss Matt Windle

“That car was rubbish,” he says with feeling. “Bits kept falling off. I got through two sets of brake discs in the first year. It was fast and at times I enjoyed driving it. The engine was beautiful. But I got to know my dealership far too well, and they weren’t much use. It taught… Continue reading My life in 12 cars: Lotus boss Matt Windle

Hertz Adds Tesla Model Y to Electric Vehicle Fleet

In April, Hertz plans to add the Tesla Model Y SUV to its electric rental fleet. The Model Ys will join the Model 3s at select Hertz locations. Photo: Tyler Casey/Unsplash In April, Hertz plans to add the Tesla Model Y SUV to its electric rental fleet, according to a report by FOX Business. Currently,… Continue reading Hertz Adds Tesla Model Y to Electric Vehicle Fleet

Tesla opens its ‘longest’ Supercharger station in the world

Tesla has opened its “longest Supercharger station in the world” through a growing partnership with a French supermarket company. There are larger, bigger Supercharger stations in the world, but apparently, there are none longer. Tesla is currently growing its Supercharger network at an impressive rate. The automaker went from 23,277 Superchargers at 2,564 stations at… Continue reading Tesla opens its ‘longest’ Supercharger station in the world