Cruise still isn’t ready to say when its autonomous vehicle will be available, but now it’s shown off the Origin, a GM-built electric shuttle van that doesn’t have a steering wheel or pedals. Instead it’s fully self-driving, intended to be a shareable, modular vehicle that can handle being on the road all the time. It’s… Continue reading Cruise’s self-driving electric shuttle is made for ridesharing
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Former Ford CEO Mark Fields On Tesla And EV Demand: Video
Former Ford CEO Mark Fields was recently asked in CNBC‘s “Squawk on the Street” about Tesla and EVs. As we already heard what Bob Lutz thinks about Tesla, it was quite interesting to see another point of view. Fields noted that electric vehicles are clearly the future of the automotive industry, although adoption rates and… Continue reading Former Ford CEO Mark Fields On Tesla And EV Demand: Video
Here’s Lola Amparo’s Story: The Grandma Terrified By Tesla Summon
Lola Amparo is a hit. When we first published her video here at InsideEVs, people had a great time with her reaction to what we called the Tesla Smart Summon. We also thought she was speaking Spanish, but her grandson, Dave de Jesus, read the original article and agreed to tell us the whole story… Continue reading Here’s Lola Amparo’s Story: The Grandma Terrified By Tesla Summon
Tesla Hacker Says Unintended Acceleration Is Impossible In Teslas
Jason Hughes is definitely not a person you would classify as a Tesla guardian. He has helped us clarify the MCUv1 issues on the early cars of the company and is known for admonishing Tesla. When Hughes heard about the petition to investigate SUA – Sudden Unintended Acceleration – on Tesla vehicles, the image above… Continue reading Tesla Hacker Says Unintended Acceleration Is Impossible In Teslas
Mysterious Garage Fire Takes Out A Tesla And Other Vehicles
A recent garage fire in California just hit the news. Thankfully, the fire only caught in the garage and outdoors and didn’t make its way into that home. However, four cars were totaled, including a Tesla. There have been about 40 Tesla fires in total globally, which is surely cause for concern since any car… Continue reading Mysterious Garage Fire Takes Out A Tesla And Other Vehicles
UFODrive Expands to London
The company plans to expand to further locations in the coming months. Photo courtesy of UFODrive. UFODrive, which specializes in Tesla rentals, has expanded its operations to several locations in London. The all-electric, 24/7 car rental service will initially be available at Q-Park Park Lane/Marble Arch, Westfield London, and Q-Park Oxford Street. The company plans to expand… Continue reading UFODrive Expands to London
Lucid Air: 235mph EV to be launched at New York motor show
American electric vehicle (EV) start-up Lucid Motors has announced that it will reveal the Air – a luxurious saloon capable of 235mph – in production form at the New York motor show in April. First revealed in prototype form in December 2016, the Air is positioned as a rival to the Tesla Model S as well as conventionally… Continue reading Lucid Air: 235mph EV to be launched at New York motor show
Equity: Uber sells its Eats business in India, Qonto raises, and Tesla says no
Good morning, friends, and welcome back to TechCrunch’s Equity Monday, a short-form audio hit to kickstart your week. Equity’s regular, long-form shows still land each and every Friday, including this entry from just a few days ago. This morning, coming to you early from the frozen tundra of the American East Coast, it’s Tuesday. That’s… Continue reading Equity: Uber sells its Eats business in India, Qonto raises, and Tesla says no
Tesla Denies Unintended Acceleration: Check Who Made The Petition
Tesla spoke up about the petition about SUA – Sudden Unintended Acceleration – incidents. Not in a traditional fashion, but solely in its official blog. According to the manufacturer, there is no such thing as “unintended acceleration” in its cars. The company also accuses Brian Sparks, the petition author, of being a short-seller. 27 Photos… Continue reading Tesla Denies Unintended Acceleration: Check Who Made The Petition
Meet the Sony Electric Car (Yes, From the PlayStation People)
The biggest surprise at CES 2020, at least for us, wasn’t some game-changing foldable smartphone or a robot that can wash the dishes for you. Instead Sony, a company that’s famous for making consumer electronics like the PlayStation and Walkman, and for starting the mirrorless DSLR trend, announced a car. It’s a battery-electric vehicle called… Continue reading Meet the Sony Electric Car (Yes, From the PlayStation People)