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Tesla has reduced the energy capacity of the battery pack in the new Model S
Tesla has confirmed that it has reduced the energy capacity of the new battery pack in the new Model S. Still, it has increased range over the previous model. It’s all about the efficiency. For the new Model S, Tesla has developed a brand new powertrain under its Palladium program, as Electrek reported last year.… Continue reading Tesla has reduced the energy capacity of the battery pack in the new Model S
GM increases its self-driving and EV investment to $35 billion
GM has increased the money it’s earmarking for its combined EV and self-driving investment from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion. The largest automaker in the US originally planned to pour $20 billion into the endeavor but decided to give it a boost and up it to $27 billion late last year. Now, as CNBC… Continue reading GM increases its self-driving and EV investment to $35 billion
UK in talks to build battery ‘gigafactories’ for electric cars
The UK government has held talks with six manufacturers about building “gigafactory” electric car battery plants as part of its efforts to improve the prospects of the British automotive industry. The US carmaker Ford and the Korean electronics conglomerates LG and Samsung are among the companies that have had early-stage discussions with the government or… Continue reading UK in talks to build battery ‘gigafactories’ for electric cars
Lordstown Motors new management says it may seek money from General Motors
In a reversal, Lordstown Motors’ new management said the company isn’t so bad off after all and has enough confirmed preorders for its electric pickup to start production this fall with enough money to run through early next year. The sunnier outlook comes days after the company stated in a government filing that it did not have enough funds to… Continue reading Lordstown Motors new management says it may seek money from General Motors
Geely’s EV brand Zeekr sells out of deliverable cars for this year
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Visitors check a Zeekr 001, a model from Geely’s new premium electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr, at its factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – Zeekr, a new premium electric vehicle (EV) brand launched this year by Geely, has… Continue reading Geely’s EV brand Zeekr sells out of deliverable cars for this year
Bitcoin tops $40,000 after Musk says Tesla could use it again
By Tom Wilson, Tom Westbrook 3 Min Read LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Bitcoin climbed above $40,000 on Monday, after yet another weekend of price swings following tweets from Tesla boss Elon Musk, who fended off criticism over his market influence and said Tesla sold bitcoin but may resume transactions using it. Bitcoin has gyrated to Musk’s views… Continue reading Bitcoin tops $40,000 after Musk says Tesla could use it again
Fehrer Automotive Holds Official Opening for Gadsden Plant Expansion
GADSDEN, Ala., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fehrer Automotive held an official opening and ribbon cutting for a new expansion at its Gadsden plant on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, marking continued growth for one of Etowah County’s largest manufacturers. The company has invested more than $6 million in the 200,000-square foot facility expansion, giving Fehrer… Continue reading Fehrer Automotive Holds Official Opening for Gadsden Plant Expansion
New 2022 Ferrari F171 hybrid supercar caught on camera
This is our first look at what could be a new Ferrari hybrid supercar using a V6 engine configuration, lining up as a new rival for the McLaren Artura. Codenamed the F171, it’s possible that this will be the first model to make use of a six-cylinder engine that has been in development at Maranello… Continue reading New 2022 Ferrari F171 hybrid supercar caught on camera
Tesla downgrades range of brand new Model S Long Range
Tesla has downgraded the range of its brand new Model S Long Range, which also happens to be Tesla’s longest-range electric car, just a few days after launching the vehicle. The event Tesla held at its Fremont factory on Thursday was more about the Model S Plaid, the new top performance Model S, but it… Continue reading Tesla downgrades range of brand new Model S Long Range