According to the German newspaper Handelsblatt, BMW intends to introduce all-electric version of its 7-Series and 5-Series, which currently were available with conventional and plug-in hybrid drive systems. The 7-Series BEV is expected in 2022, while the 5-Series BEV in 2023. As the German manufacturer is betting on flexibility, both models will stay available in… Continue reading Rumor Mill: All-Electric BMW 5-Series And 7-Series Coming Soon
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Tesla tells Model Y RWD buyers to ‘prepare for delivery’
Tesla is starting to tell people who pre-ordered the Model Y Long Range RWD, a version not yet available to order, to “prepare for delivery” just a few days after confirming deliveries of the higher-end versions of the electric SUV. As we reported earlier this week, Tesla is starting to confirm Model Y deliveries to customers… Continue reading Tesla tells Model Y RWD buyers to ‘prepare for delivery’
Sentry Mode Captures Garbage Man Bashing Tesla Model X With Trash Bin
Caught on camera. Watch as this garbage man purposely bashes a trash can into a parked Tesla Model X. The vandalous garbage man’s act damaged the Tesla. Tesla Sentry Mode captured the act that results in a “massive scratch” on the Model X and it managed to clearly capture the offender too. We’re not sure… Continue reading Sentry Mode Captures Garbage Man Bashing Tesla Model X With Trash Bin
Tesla ‘Roadrunner’ Batteries Target Extended Range, Reduced Price
Tesla’s secret Roadrunner battery project promises cheap and energy-dense batteries that will extend vehicle range, reduce car prices and possibly jolt Tesla to new highs. There’s talk that a vehicle equipped with these batteries may even be revealed at Tesla’s Battery Day event this April. Talk of new, energy-dense batteries for Tesla isn’t new. Word… Continue reading Tesla ‘Roadrunner’ Batteries Target Extended Range, Reduced Price
China’s CATL seeks to raise $2.85b for EV battery projects
China’s top electric vehicle battery maker, said it aims to raise up to 20 billion yuan ($2.85 billion) in a private placement of shares to fund its battery projects and boost working capital. The fundraising will help CATL to expand its battery-making capacity in Fujian, Jiangsu and Sichuan, as well as an energy storage research project, the company said in a filing to the Shenzhen stock exchange late Wednesday. The company… Continue reading China’s CATL seeks to raise $2.85b for EV battery projects
China’s CATL aims to raise $2.85 bln for EV battery projects
A sign of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is seen on its building in Ningde, Fujian province, China August 8, 2018. Picture taken August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) – CATL (300750.SZ), China’s top electric vehicle battery maker, said it aims to raise up to 20 billion yuan ($2.85 billion) in a… Continue reading China’s CATL aims to raise $2.85 bln for EV battery projects
US Coronavirus Prep, a Fatal Tesla Crash Ruling, and More News
The US is making coronavirus plans and Tesla has new demands, but first: a cartoon about tricky beauty tutorials. Here’s the news you need to know, in two minutes or less. Want to receive this two-minute roundup as an email every weekday? Sign up here! Today’s News Could the US contain a coronavirus outbreak? On… Continue reading US Coronavirus Prep, a Fatal Tesla Crash Ruling, and More News
BMW i4 Caught During Cold Weather Testing: Interior Revealed
Ahead of the BMW i4’s world introduction at the Geneva Motor Show, we have some spy shots of one in Northern Sweden during cold-weather testing. BMW’s upcoming i4 is an extremely important vehicle for the brand. It’s basically their first serious swipe at the all-electric premium car segment, with conventional BMW styling. We need to… Continue reading BMW i4 Caught During Cold Weather Testing: Interior Revealed
Panasonic is ending its solar cell partnership with Tesla
Panasonic said it will stop producing solar cells and modules at Tesla’s factory in Buffalo, N.Y., ending a four-year joint venture with the electric automaker. Nikkei Asian Review was the first to report that Panasonic planned to end its production agreement with Tesla. Panasonic has since issued an announcement to explain its decision. Tesla did… Continue reading Panasonic is ending its solar cell partnership with Tesla
Tesla’s secret Roadrunner project: new battery production at $100 per kWh on a massive scale
Electrek has learned more about Tesla’s secret project “Roadrunner”: applying “the machine that builds the machine” strategy to produce cheaper battery cells on a massive scale. $100 per kWh has been described as the price target for batteries to enable electric vehicles to reach a price parity with gasoline cars without subsidies. If combined with… Continue reading Tesla’s secret Roadrunner project: new battery production at $100 per kWh on a massive scale