Elon Musk teased on Twitter that the updated Cybertruck would come without door handles. The original design had the same handles as other Tesla production cars. Musk said earlier in the month that more information would be available about the vehicle in April. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Elon Musk hinted on Twitter… Continue reading Elon Musk says the new Cybertruck design won’t have any door handles
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Buying a Tesla with bitcoin comes with a lot of opportunities for missteps — and if you accidentally overpay, Tesla won’t reimburse you (TSLA)
Tesla now accepts bitcoin as a form of payment for its cars. Bitcoin’s extreme volatility makes buying a car with the cryptocurrency a complicated process. Tesla says it won’t reimburse buyers who accidentally overpay for a car. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Electric car buyers can now purchase a Tesla using bitcoin. However,… Continue reading Buying a Tesla with bitcoin comes with a lot of opportunities for missteps — and if you accidentally overpay, Tesla won’t reimburse you (TSLA)
EV makers oppose delay to automotive emissions penalty increase
Electric vehicle manufacturers are pushing back against a decision to delay penalty increases for automakers who fail to meet fuel efficiency standards. A lobbying group representing legacy automakers — many of whom are now making substantial investments in zero-emissions vehicles — said the increase would have a significant economic impact during a time when the… Continue reading EV makers oppose delay to automotive emissions penalty increase
Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications
Augmented and virtual reality have been used for years in gaming, design and shopping. Now, a new battle for market share is emerging — inside vehicles. Safety-glass windshields offer a new opportunity for suppliers, manufacturers and startups that are starting to adapt this technology: AR overlays digital information or images on what a user sees… Continue reading Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications
Humble unveils an SUV powered by sunlight
Now, another California-based electric vehicle startup, Humble Motors, has revealed their concept SUV with a solar roof design they’ve named the Humble One. Instead of a glass roof, the Humble One has over 80 square feet of engineered photovoltaic cells that capture sunlight and transform it into energy. This generates enough electrical power to increase… Continue reading Humble unveils an SUV powered by sunlight
Nio Sold $31M Factory Equipment To Tesla To Get Through A Difficult Time
TipRanks Strong Insider Buying Could Indicate a Bottom in These 2 Stocks Every investor knows that the path toward profits lies in buying low and selling high. That’s a basic precept of any economic trading system. The trick, however, is recognizing when the stock is low enough to buy in. The prime moment to buy… Continue reading Nio Sold $31M Factory Equipment To Tesla To Get Through A Difficult Time
Ford Isn’t Letting up on $6 Billion in US Manufacturing and EVs – Business Insider
Ford is investing $6 billion in US manufacturing. The carmaker has a solid relationship with the UAW, forged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ford is building EVs in the USA, including an upcoming electric F-150 pickup. As electric vehicles take to the road in greater numbers — displacing their gas-powered ancestors — Ford is changing up… Continue reading Ford Isn’t Letting up on $6 Billion in US Manufacturing and EVs – Business Insider
Tesla increases price of Model 3 – its 3rd price change in just 2 months
Tesla has increased the price of the two cheapest trims of the Model 3 – the automaker’s third price change in just two months. As we previously reported, Tesla has a different pricing model than most other automakers. The automaker doesn’t rely on third-party franchise dealerships to distribute its vehicles. Those dealerships negotiate the final… Continue reading Tesla increases price of Model 3 – its 3rd price change in just 2 months
Consumer Reports says Tesla’s cameras inside its cars, which transmit video footage of passengers, could pose a privacy risk
Several Tesla models record and transmit video of drivers and passengers via in-car cameras. Tesla cars have up to 9 cameras encompassing both the outside and inside of the car. Consumer Reports said the in-car camera opens drivers up to serious privacy concerns. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Several Tesla vehicle models, including… Continue reading Consumer Reports says Tesla’s cameras inside its cars, which transmit video footage of passengers, could pose a privacy risk
Tesla increases Model Y price in China after successful launch in the market
Tesla has increased the price of the Model Y electric SUV in China last night after a successful launch in the market. In January, Tesla launched the Model Y in China. The launch of the electric SUV was highly-anticipated since the electric crossover/small SUV segment is very popular in the market, and since Tesla was waiting… Continue reading Tesla increases Model Y price in China after successful launch in the market