Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the company’s 2020 Q4 earnings call that all engineering work is now complete on the Tesla Semi, the freight-hauling semi truck that the company is building with an all-electric powertrain. The company expects to begin deliveries of Tesla Semi this year, the company said in its Q4 earnings release,… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla Semi is ready for production, but limited by battery cell output
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Tesla is willing to license Autopilot and has already had “preliminary discussions” about it with other automakers
Tesla is open to licensing its software, including its Autopilot highly-automated driving technology, and the neural network training it has built to improve its autonomous driving technology. Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed those considerations on the company’s Q4 earnings call on Wednesday, adding that the company has in fact already “had some preliminary discussions about… Continue reading Tesla is willing to license Autopilot and has already had “preliminary discussions” about it with other automakers
Tesla unveils redesigned Model S with new interior and 520-mile range option
Tesla has just announced the first major redesign of the Model S since it launched the electric sedan in 2012. This new version, which will launch later this year, has a refreshed exterior, a simplified interior, and the option for a more powerful powertrain that lets the car travel at least 520 miles and go… Continue reading Tesla unveils redesigned Model S with new interior and 520-mile range option
Tesla loses top manufacturing engineer behind battery production to electric pickup maker Rivian
Tesla has lost one of its top manufacturing engineers behind its battery cell production, Victor Prajapati, to electric pickup truck startup Rivian. Victor Prajapati Prajapati joined Tesla from solar module manufacturer First Solar, where he was manager of manufacturing engineering, back in 2017. He came to the automaker just as Model 3 production was starting… Continue reading Tesla loses top manufacturing engineer behind battery production to electric pickup maker Rivian
Musk’s finance chief quietly tallies profit surge at Tesla
Tesla Inc. is widely expected to report its sixth consecutive quarterly profit Wednesday — and potentially its first $1-billion quarter. That follows a remarkable year when Tesla’s stock split and skyrocketed, the company joined the S&P 500 Index and it sold almost half a million cars. Two years ago, the world’s leading electric carmaker was… Continue reading Musk’s finance chief quietly tallies profit surge at Tesla
Nissan to launch only electrified cars in key markets in 2030s
TOKYO — Nissan Motor is set to make all of its new vehicles launched in key markets electrified by the early 2030s, the Japanese carmaker announced Wednesday, as it seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 amid increasing pressure from investors and other stakeholders for a strong environmental focus. The move follows those of other global… Continue reading Nissan to launch only electrified cars in key markets in 2030s
Hyundai to customize EVs for shippers and ride-hailers
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Group will make built-to-order electric vehicles for commercial customers, taking advantage of the greater design flexibility they offer compared with traditional combustion-engine autos. Hyundai affiliate Kia recently announced a standard platform for the group’s electrics, with basic components including a battery pack and a motor. Customers will be able to build… Continue reading Hyundai to customize EVs for shippers and ride-hailers
Navistar to collaborate with GM, others on hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks
By Ben Klayman 4 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Truck maker Navistar International Corp said on Wednesday it will collaborate with U.S. automaker General Motors Co and others to develop a hydrogen fuel-cell powered commercial truck and supporting fueling network. FILE PHOTO: A new hydrogen fuel cell truck made by Hyundai is pictured ahead of… Continue reading Navistar to collaborate with GM, others on hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks
General Motors, after flubbing its deal with Nikola, eyes a new hydrogen truck project
General Motors, which only a few months ago was forced to ditch its plans to acquire an equity stake in troubled hydrogen truck startup Nikola, is ready to move on. Today, the automaker announced it was teaming up with Illinois-based trucking firm Navistar and OneH2, a North Carolina-based hydrogen fuel cell company, to put more… Continue reading General Motors, after flubbing its deal with Nikola, eyes a new hydrogen truck project
Elon Musk’s shy 36-year-old finance chief, Zachary Kirkhorn, behind Tesla’s remarkable turnaround
Several sell-side analysts said they’ve never talked with him on the phone. But, by the yardsticks that measure most CFOs, he has excelled. Tesla shares have risen more than 1,300% during his tenure. Tesla Inc. is widely expected to report its sixth consecutive quarterly profit Wednesday — and potentially its first $1-billion quarter. That follows… Continue reading Elon Musk’s shy 36-year-old finance chief, Zachary Kirkhorn, behind Tesla’s remarkable turnaround