Tesla has now officially ended its referral program for its vehicles and everything else except its solar roof. We expect a new version of the program to launch in the near future. Tesla Referral Program For years, Tesla relied on its referral program to boost demand. The automaker doesn’t like to spend on marketing or… Continue reading Tesla ends its referral program for everything except solar roof
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Elon Musk praises Chinese automakers amidst regulatory scrutiny
An unusually scripted Elon Musk issued conciliatory and complimentary comments to Chinese automakers during a pre-recorded appearance at China’s World New Energy Vehicle Congress, striking a pose that is worlds away from his commentary style in the United States. “I have a great deal of respect for the many Chinese automakers for driving these [EV… Continue reading Elon Musk praises Chinese automakers amidst regulatory scrutiny
World NM: Tesla Builds 1st Store on Tribal Land, Dodges State Car Laws001578
Carmaker Tesla has opened a store and repair shop on Native American land for the first time, marking a new approach to its yearslong fight to sell cars directly to consumers and cut car dealerships out of the process. To buy a Tesla, they have to drive hours to pick them up or pay thousands… Continue reading World NM: Tesla Builds 1st Store on Tribal Land, Dodges State Car Laws001578
Elon Musk: Software will shape future of the car industry; Chinese automakers are most competitive with Tesla
In new comments, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that software will shape the future of the automotive industry and added that he believes Chinese automakers are most competitive with Tesla on that front. Musk made a pre-recorded appearance at the 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Hainan, China. For those used to hearing Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk: Software will shape future of the car industry; Chinese automakers are most competitive with Tesla
Tesla to work with global regulators on data security -Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures as he visits the construction site of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, August 13, 2021. Patrick Pleul/Pool via Reuters/File Photo SHANGHAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will work with global regulators to ensure data security, Chief Executive Elon Musk told an industry event… Continue reading Tesla to work with global regulators on data security -Musk
Tesla unveils its ‘secret to a quiet cabin’: Proprietary ‘Tesla Glass’
Tesla has released a new video that unveils its “secret to a quiet cabin”: its propriety Tesla Glass. It is fairly rare for Tesla to produce marketing videos about its technology outside of actual special events, but the automaker decided to release one today about ‘Tesla Glass’. Back in 2016, we reported on the automaker… Continue reading Tesla unveils its ‘secret to a quiet cabin’: Proprietary ‘Tesla Glass’
Volta Trucks raises €37 million to bring electric delivery trucks to the streets of London and Paris
Trucking tends to be associated with highways, but it’s not uncommon to find large delivery vehicles trundling down the tightly packed streets of the world’s most populated cities. According to EV startup Volta Trucks, that’s far from ideal: in London, large commercial vehicles cause around 26% of pedestrian fatalities and around 80% of cyclist fatalities,… Continue reading Volta Trucks raises €37 million to bring electric delivery trucks to the streets of London and Paris
Verdict: Tesla has to update Model X due to deterioration
A lawyer successfully sued Tesla over an update. He can return his Model X because it no longer has enough ground clearance. (Tesla Model X, Electric car) Go to source
Autos & TransportationRivian aims to raise as much as $8 bln in IPO -sourcesSeptember 15, 2021
The logo for electric vehicle startup Rivian is seen on the hood of its new R1T all-electric truck in Mill Valley, California, U.S., January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino/File Photo Sept 15 (Reuters) – Rivian, the Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O)-backed electric vehicle maker that registered last month for a stock market debut, is aiming to raise between… Continue reading Autos & TransportationRivian aims to raise as much as $8 bln in IPO -sourcesSeptember 15, 2021
Autos & Transportation · 2:33 PM UTCVolvo Cars gears up for $20 bln IPO in coming weeks, sources sayChina’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL) is in advanced di…
A Pure Electric sign is seen above a Volvo vehicle displayed during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 20, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo STOCKHOLM, Sept 15 (Reuters) – China’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL) is in advanced discussions with banks to list its Volvo Cars unit in the coming weeks, three… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 2:33 PM UTCVolvo Cars gears up for $20 bln IPO in coming weeks, sources sayChina’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL) is in advanced di…