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No need to buy a Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz or Volvo when you can simply subscribe

In a world awash in hassles, this seemed like a dream come true. A near-new Cadillac delivered to your home, office or wherever else you’d like. No insurance or maintenance to worry about. If there are issues, a “concierge” is an email or phone call away. Grow tired of the car? Just go to the… Continue reading No need to buy a Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz or Volvo when you
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Tesla stock jumps on Musk’s tweet that he is considering taking company private; unclear if tweet is legitimate

Then Musk’s account tweeted “Good Morning” with a smiley-face emoji at about 1:30 p.m. ET. Good Morning The stock jumped as high as $371.15 and then came back as traders began to question the legitimacy of the tweet. It was last at about $358, already up more than 5 percent on the day because of… Continue reading Tesla stock jumps on Musk’s tweet that he is considering
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Saudi sovereign fund PIF has bought a below 5 percent stake in Tesla: source

DUBAI (Reuters) – Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has bought a minority stake in Tesla (TSLA.O) at just below 5 percent, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla sales and service center is shown in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., June 28, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo PIF… Continue reading Saudi sovereign fund PIF has bought a below 5 percent stake in Tesla: source

Tesla Model 3 Battery Cooling Much-Improved … Track Mode?

9 M BY GEORGE BOWER Tesla Model 3 battery cooling is significantly better than that of the Model S and X for multiple reasons. In most of our past articles, I have teamed with Keith Ritter (HVACman) who is an ME and a licensed HVAC engineer in Redding, CA. We now have a new and… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Battery Cooling Much-Improved … Track Mode?

Tesla Model S and X reportedly to get minimalist Model 3 interior

Apparently the problem with the Tesla Model S and Model X was that they’re too normal. They have a separate instrument cluster—a digital one—behind the steering wheel and a few solid controls. Tesla must think that’s too much. The company is designing a new interior for them that looks a lot like the one in… Continue reading Tesla Model S and X reportedly to get minimalist Model 3 interior

Ford is saying goodbye to cars and hello to batteries

Ford made waves recently when it announced it would stop producing cars (except for the iconic Mustang) — in favor of SUVs, trucks and other large vehicles — for the United States. It wasn’t a big surprise and if anything it was expected since SUV and truck sales are growing while car sales plummet. But… Continue reading Ford is saying goodbye to cars and hello to batteries

Nissan finally sells its battery cell manufacturing division

Nissan wants to ramp up its electrification effort, but it doesn’t want to make its own batteries anymore. It had a lot of difficulties getting rid of its battery manufacturing subsidiary, but they have now finally found a buyer. For over two years now, the Japanese automaker has been rumored to be looking for a… Continue reading Nissan finally sells its battery cell manufacturing division