Roger Penske, CEO of Penske Automotive Group, told analysts last month that the Audi e-tron is not selling as fast as he would like. But 4,000 sales over the past half-year for a relatively unknown new, luxury EV seems about right. In February, Audi announced that it had 20,000 reservations worldwide for its e-tron electric SUV. That… Continue reading Dealership group rushes judgment on Audi e-tron sales, patience required
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Cybertruck is Tesla’s last product for ‘awhile’ but Elon teases tech announcements
Elon Musk says that Tesla is going to stop unveiling new products for “a while”, but the CEO is also teasing some upcoming technology announcements. Tesla had ramped up product unveilings lately with 2 major unveiling events this year: The Model Y event in March and the Cybertruck event last week. After the event, Musk… Continue reading Cybertruck is Tesla’s last product for ‘awhile’ but Elon teases tech announcements
Tesla wants to use laser beams to automatically clean debris off cars – Yes really
Tesla has been working on a technology consisting of laser beams installed on vehicles, and other products, to automatically clean debris off the windshield of its cars. No, I am not kidding. If you thought that Tesla’s Cybertruck was futuristic, wait until you hear about this new technology that Tesla has been developing, which basically… Continue reading Tesla wants to use laser beams to automatically clean debris off cars – Yes really
What A $108/kWh Battery Pack Would Mean For Tesla
“I think there is generally a lack of understanding or appreciation for the growth of Tesla Energy, as Kunal was talking about. In the long term, I expect Tesla Energy to be of the same or roughly the same size as Tesla’s automotive sector or business. This is the most underappreciated group.”
Tesla’s Cybertruck looks weird because otherwise it would break the machines that make it
In comments on twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared some more information about Tesla’s recently-revealed Cybertruck and some of the reasons for its controversial design. The Cybertruck was unveiled on Thursday to…mixed reviews. The design is certainly polarizing, and a lot of people are not a fan of how different it looks (this author included). There’s… Continue reading Tesla’s Cybertruck looks weird because otherwise it would break the machines that make it
Chinese EV Start-Up Byton To Close $500M In Series C Round Against Headwinds
Chinese electric vehicle start-up Byton showed off the final production version of its SUV model, “M-Byte SUV,” at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show on September 10, 2019. Chinese all-electric vehicle brand Byton is raising a series C round of financing at US$500 million from Chinese state-owned automotive manufacturer FAW Group and government-led industry investment funds… Continue reading Chinese EV Start-Up Byton To Close $500M In Series C Round Against Headwinds
Tesla, China Unicom To Build 400 Charging Stations In China
Palo Alto, California-based U.S. electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. has signed an agreement with China’s second-largest telecommunications company China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. to build 400 charging stations by the end of this year in 120 Chinese cities at China Unicom branch offices, according to an official announcement. This is the latest… Continue reading Tesla, China Unicom To Build 400 Charging Stations In China
Chinese EV Start-Up CHJ Automotive Debuts First SUV Model
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) start-up CHJ Automotive, founded by internet entrepreneur Li Xiang, unveiled its first sports utility vehicle (SUV) model on Thursday in Beijing, aiming to upend Chinese traditional auto industry and challenge rivals such as Tesla. The new car model, named “Leading Ideal ONE”, is priced under RMB400,000 (US$57,665) before counting the government… Continue reading Chinese EV Start-Up CHJ Automotive Debuts First SUV Model
Let’s See The New SAIC Volkswagen BEV Plant In China: Video
SAIC Volkswagen’s new facility in Anting is envisioned for 300,000 MEB-based BEVs annually, starting in October 2020. Eyes of the world were focused mostly on the progress at the Tesla Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, but Volkswagen‘s joint venture with SAIC recently also built an all-electric car factory in China. Let’s take a look at the… Continue reading Let’s See The New SAIC Volkswagen BEV Plant In China: Video
Tesla Cybertruck reservations hit 146,000
Tesla has received 146,000 reservations to order the Tesla Cybertruck, pulling in some $14.6 million in deposits just two days after the company’s CEO Elon Musk unveiled the futuristic and angled vehicle. Reservations require a $100 refundable deposit. How many of those deposits will convert to actual orders for the truck, which is currently priced… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck reservations hit 146,000