There are now 26,000 electric vehicle charging stations open to the public in the U.S., with more than 84,000 plugs. DETROIT: When the electric car revolution arrives, will there be enough places to plug in? There are now 26,000 electric vehicle charging stations open to the public in the U.S., with more than 84,000 plugs.… Continue reading Plug it in: Electric car charging station numbers are rising
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Elon Musk: Tesla is seeing ‘strong’ demand through pandemic
CEO Elon Musk insists that Tesla is seeing “strong” demand throughout the whole pandemic and the CEO attributes this success to Tesla’s online orders. During Tesla’s last earnings call, Musk insisted that shareholders and analysts shouldn’t worry about demand despite the automotive industry as a whole seeing a major downturn amid the pandemic. The CEO… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is seeing ‘strong’ demand through pandemic
How the Alleged Twitter Hackers Got Caught
On July 15, a Discord user with the handle Kirk#5270 made an enticing proposition. “I work for Twitter,” they said, according to court documents released Friday. “I can claim any name, let me know if you’re trying to work.” It was the beginning of what would, a few hours later, turn into the biggest known… Continue reading How the Alleged Twitter Hackers Got Caught
Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales June 2020: Model 3 Leads, Model Y In 14th
In June 2020 close to 230,000 new plug-in electric cars were sold globally, which on one hand is 22% less than a year ago, although on the other hand, it was one of the best results ever. The result is clearly hampered by China, while Europe pushes forward at an outstanding pace. Because the overall… Continue reading Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales June 2020: Model 3 Leads, Model Y In 14th
China: In June 2020 Plug-In Electric Cars Sales Cut In Half
The Chinese passenger car market decreased in June 2020 by 6% year-over-year, but that’s nothing compared to a 53% collapse of plug-in cars. The huge drop results from high sales in June 2019, inflated by the end of generous incentives. As we are now a year since the major change to lower incentives, from August we… Continue reading China: In June 2020 Plug-In Electric Cars Sales Cut In Half
Ford’s plan to defer government loan payments a ‘concerning sign’
CLOSE For Ford Bronco fans it has been a long wait to see a new Ford Bronco model. The wait is finally over as Ford reveals the 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport. Wochit Ford Motor Co. confirmed Friday that it sought and won permission from the U.S. Department of Energy to defer debt payments… Continue reading Ford’s plan to defer government loan payments a ‘concerning sign’
GM to add 2,700 EVgo chargers in 5 years, a bet on fast-charging while shopping
General Motors and EVgo announced today that they plan to add more than 2,700 new fast chargers at grocery stores, retail outlets, and entertainment centers in 40 metropolitan areas. The project, which will take five years to complete, is an effort to convince renters and condo dwellers that EVs are practical. The message is to… Continue reading GM to add 2,700 EVgo chargers in 5 years, a bet on fast-charging while shopping
Tesla releases Q2 2020 safety report: strong year-over-year improvement in Autopilot accidents
Tesla has released its Q2 2020 safety report showing a strong year-over-year improvement in Autopilot accidents, but a small regression quarter-over-quarter. Since 2018, Tesla has been trying to create a benchmark for its improvement in Autopilot safety by releasing a quarterly report that compares the number of miles per accident on Autopilot versus off Autopilot.… Continue reading Tesla releases Q2 2020 safety report: strong year-over-year improvement in Autopilot accidents
Tesla (TSLA) secures $780 million in bonds at cheaper levels than initially anticipated
Tesla (TSLA) managed to secure $780 million in bonds against its auto leases and got cheaper levels than initially anticipated, thanks to high investor demand. Even though Tesla ended the last quarter with a record cash position of $8.5 billion, the automaker is always looking for cheap ways to improve its financial position. Borrowing through… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) secures $780 million in bonds at cheaper levels than initially anticipated
Electric pickups a possibility, FCA CEO says, as it updates product plans
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV could electrify its Ram trucks if they face deteriorating market share, CEO Mike Manley said Friday, as he provided updates on product launch plans that faced delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Italian American automaker has said it will electrify its profit-heavy Jeep brand by 2022, but overall it has been… Continue reading Electric pickups a possibility, FCA CEO says, as it updates product plans