Nissan is reportedly in talks with a little-known US electric pickup startup called Hercules to build an electric version of its Titan pickup truck. It would be joining Tesla, Ford, Rivian, and others into electrifying the important segment in the US. Bloomberg reports that Nissan is in talks with Hercules Electric Vehicles: “The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup
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Tesla recalls 9,500 Model X and Model Y cars over roof, bolt issues
Elon Musk, chairman and chief executive officer of Tesla Motors David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla is recalling more than 9,500 of its Model X and Model Y electric vehicles over potentially faulty roof trim and bolts that could be inadequately tightened. The company’s stock dipped slightly early Wednesday before trading up… Continue reading Tesla recalls 9,500 Model X and Model Y cars over roof, bolt issues
UPDATE 1-Tesla issues two recalls covering 9,500 U.S. vehicles – NHTSA
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A Tesla Model X is shown at a Tesla service center in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc is issuing two recalls covering about 9,500 vehicles for roof trim that may separate and bolts that may not have… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Tesla issues two recalls covering 9,500 U.S. vehicles – NHTSA
VW’s Diess talks electrification and the value of Tesla – Automotive News Europe
Volkswagen Group’s future direction is clear to its CEO, Herbert Diess: The solution is electric mobility. With its program for full-electric cars in all the main market segments, VW aims to comply with increasingly tougher global CO2 emissions regulations and also make a contribution to a greener planet. Diess, 62, talked about this, changes in… Continue reading VW’s Diess talks electrification and the value of Tesla – Automotive News Europe
Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity
Tesla’s first full-scale battery cell factory, which is located at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, will produce up to 250 GWh, according to new comments from Elon Musk. That’s roughly the current world battery cell production capacity. At its “Battery Day” earlier this year, Tesla unveiled its own battery cell, the Tesla 4680, and explained its plan to… Continue reading Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity
Tesla mulls expanding in Europe with compact vehicles: CEO
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 3 images ) PARIS (Reuters) – U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla is looking at expanding in Europe by entering the mass-market segment with a compact car, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday. “Possibly in Europe it would make sense to do, I guess, a compact car,… Continue reading Tesla mulls expanding in Europe with compact vehicles: CEO
Why EV startup Bollinger Motors is focusing on the high-end consumer – Report Door
Bollinger Motors Founder & CEO Robert Bollinger sat down with me to break down the company’s upcoming electric vehicles, the EV space, and whether a SPAC IPO is in the cards. The following is a transcript of the interview: PRAS SUBRAMANIAN: Robert, you guys are ramping up here to get that B1 and B2 out… Continue reading Why EV startup Bollinger Motors is focusing on the high-end consumer – Report Door
A researcher managed to ‘steal’ a Tesla in 90 seconds with a $300 bluetooth kit (TSLA)
Danish researcher Lennert Woulters found two easy loopholes in Tesla’s computer system that could theoretically allow someone to gain access and steal a Model X. He made the discovery with just a few hundred dollars worth of supplies, including a Bluetooth radio and Tesla computer from eBay. Tesla says its rolling out fixes to prevent… Continue reading A researcher managed to ‘steal’ a Tesla in 90 seconds with a $300 bluetooth kit (TSLA)
Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air
Tesla has again increased the range of the Model S electric sedan to a new record high. It is again taking the lead in its range and price rivalry with Lucid. Earlier this year, Tesla managed to increase the range of the Model S to 402 miles on a single charge – a new record for… Continue reading Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air
Tesla (TSLA) should buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter, says German official
A German official is pushing Tesla (TSLA) to buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter. He even personally reached out to Elon Musk about it. At a time when electric delivery vehicles weren’t as popular, DHL, one of the largest logistics companies in the world, took over StreetScooter to build electric vehicles for its own fleet… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) should buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter, says German official