Tag: Electric vehicles

The 5 best wireless car chargers of 2022

Your smartphone doesn’t just help you communicate via call and text — it also functions as a personal navigator and music player. But during road trips and long commute drives, you may quickly drain your phone’s battery, especially if you’re streaming audio, using maps, or chatting on the phone via Bluetooth. Keeping your phone charged… Continue reading The 5 best wireless car chargers of 2022

Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico

Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Nuevo Leon, a Mexican state bordering Texas, as CEO Elon Musk meets with the governor. Earlier this year, people crossing the border between Texas and Nuevo Leon were surprised to see not just the usual marked lanes for cars and trucks but also one marked “Tesla”… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico

Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla

Toyota is struggling with its shift to electric vehicles, and it is reportedly considering major changes in its EV plans driven by Tesla’s manufacturing strategy. However, it may slow down some of its existing electric vehicle programs. For years, we have been reporting on how Toyota has been lagging behind the competition in the shift… Continue reading Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla

Tesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and more

Tesla has released a new software update (2022.40.1) that delivers improved charging efficiency for faster charge time and reduced energy costs, along with a few other goodies. Some Tesla owners are waking up to a new software update bringing new features and capabilities to their vehicles. All Tesla vehicles built over the last 10 years… Continue reading Tesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and more

Nio, BYD and other Chinese EV stocks fell sharply amid sell-off

Nio began deliveries of its new ET7, an upscale electric sedan, on Monday, March 28, 2022. Nio U.S.-traded shares of Chinese electric vehicle makers were among those hit by a dramatic sell-off Monday, as investors soured on non-state-run Chinese companies following a weekend of dramatic political developments in China. Shares of Li Auto ended the… Continue reading Nio, BYD and other Chinese EV stocks fell sharply amid sell-off

Chinese EV maker Xpeng debuts most advanced semi-autonomous driving system to rival Tesla

Xpeng showed off its forthcoming G9 SUV at the Chengdu auto show in August 2022. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng on Monday revealed its most advanced semi-autonomous driving system as it looks to boost appeal for its vehicles amid rising competition. Xpeng took the wraps off… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Xpeng debuts most advanced semi-autonomous driving system to rival Tesla

Tesla shares closed down 1% after Elon Musk’s EV firm cuts price of cars in China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai, east China, Jan. 7, 2020. Ding Ting | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Tesla shares slipped as much as 7% Monday morning after the company cut the price of some of its cars in China. They were down more… Continue reading Tesla shares closed down 1% after Elon Musk’s EV firm cuts price of cars in China