Tag: Tesla

Tesla and LG in talks to produce 4680 battery cell at new factory

Tesla and LG Energy Solutions are reportedly in talks to produce the automaker’s new 4680 battery cell at a brand-new factory potentially in Europe or the US. LG became one of Tesla’s official battery partners when it started supplying battery cells for the Model 3 vehicles produced by the latter in China. It became only… Continue reading Tesla and LG in talks to produce 4680 battery cell at new factory

Tesla says ‘full self-driving’ beta software will never be fully autonomous, emails to regulators show (TSLA)

Tesla told regulators its “full self-driving” beta won’t be fully autonomous when it’s released.  Emails between Tesla and California’s DMV about the software were made public on Friday.  The emails appear to contradict some of what CEO Elon Musk has said about the tech.  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. From launching… Continue reading Tesla says ‘full self-driving’ beta software will never be fully autonomous, emails to regulators show (TSLA)

Polestar, ChargePoint introduce seamless charging in new partnership

A new alliance between Swedish electric performance automaker Polestar and EV infrastructure startup ChargePoint takes aim at the charging experience with the debut of an in-car app that will let customers seamlessly charge their Polestar 2 model vehicles. Seamless charging—being able to pull up to a charging station, plug in and let the vehicle handle… Continue reading Polestar, ChargePoint introduce seamless charging in new partnership

While eyeing a SPAC, Swedish autonomous EV company Einride nears $75 million in new funding

Swedish autonomous electric vehicle startup Einride is aiming to continue the momentum sparked by partnerships with Oatly and Lidl by seeking additional capital, TechCrunch has learned.  Einride is seeking $75 million in new financing, while at the same time exploring the potential for a public listing through a special purpose acquisition company, according to people… Continue reading While eyeing a SPAC, Swedish autonomous EV company Einride nears $75 million in new funding

Tesla is behind a secretive big battery project in Texas

Tesla is apparently behind a somewhat secretive big battery project in Texas, a state in which people have been calling for improvements to the electric grid. The project is located in Angleton, near Houston. Tesla has attempted to distance itself from the project with an LLC, but Bloomberg managed to link Tesla to the LLC… Continue reading Tesla is behind a secretive big battery project in Texas

Tesla’s communications with DMV over Full Self-Driving are released and they bring some confusion

Tesla’s communications with DMV over the release of its Full Self-Driving Beta have been released through a freedom of information request. Some of the comments made by Tesla to the DMV are bringing some confusion to people, as they could be interpreted as contradicting what Tesla and Elon Musk are saying publicly. We look into… Continue reading Tesla’s communications with DMV over Full Self-Driving are released and they bring some confusion

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng’s fourth-quarter net loss narrows 42%

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Inc said on Monday its net loss in the fourth quarter of last year narrowed 42% from the same period in 2019, as EV sales increased in the world’s biggest car market. New York-listed Xpeng,… Continue reading Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng’s fourth-quarter net loss narrows 42%

German Manager Magazin: Spacs: How traditional car manufacturers can also increase their market value000629

manager magazin: Mr. Kames, Volkswagen sells around 10 million cars, generated around 10 billion euros in profit in 2020 despite the corona pandemic and is valued at 92 billion euros on the stock exchange. The Chinese electrical competitor Nio sells 44,000 cars, was on the verge of financial failure two years ago – and is… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Spacs: How traditional car manufacturers can also increase their market value000629

Contradicting Rumors of His Death, Elon Musk Appears to Be Alive

Well, unless dead people can still tweet. Tweets from the Grave Reports of the SpaceX founder’s death have been greatly exaggerated.  Elon Musk took to Twitter Friday evening to let the world know he was still alive — contradicting efforts by trolls to convince the world otherwise. The tweet showcased his trademark level-headed thoughtfulness and… Continue reading Contradicting Rumors of His Death, Elon Musk Appears to Be Alive