Tag: Electric vehicles

The 5 best electric toothbrushes of 2022

Choosing the best electric toothbrush for your needs is somewhat subjective, but there are some factors that benefit nearly everyone. A toothbrush that is easy to use, charges well or has a long-lasting battery, and is equipped with convenient features like variable speeds can help you get the best possible cleaned teeth without discomfort.  What’s… Continue reading The 5 best electric toothbrushes of 2022

Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?

Japanese automaker Toyota continues to delve deeper into a Bizarro-mirrored universe in which it actually (sort of) behaves like an EV automaker. Following news earlier this week in which the EV laggards laid out an $5.6 billion investment plan to build batteries, Toyota is already making moves to convert two engine and powertrain plants near… Continue reading Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?

GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning

General Motors’ self-driving rideshare service Cruise announced that it has recalled 80 of its electric robotaxis in order to update their software following an accident in June that injured two people. The NHTSA stated that the software issue caused the self-driving Cruise vehicles to “incorrectly predict” oncoming vehicle’s paths, adding risk for collisions. Cruise is… Continue reading GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning

Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally

Audi’s electric rally car, the RS Q e-tron, is back and better than ever. After defeating its counterparts in only its second Dakar Rally appearance, Audi’s EV rally car is reemerging, this time with an enhanced face-lift and new performance upgrades. Meet the all-new Audi RS Q e-tron E2. The electric RS Q e-tron’s first… Continue reading Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally

Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW

Tesla’s virtual power plant in California is growing at a fast pace with more Powerwall owners joining. It can now output up to 50 MW. Tesla Virtual Power Plant We have seen Tesla putting a lot of effort into virtual power plants lately. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems – like… Continue reading Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW

Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up

Tesla is looking to hire “high volume” recruiters to operate in Quebec, Canada, as rumors that the automaker is looking to establish a factory in the region are ramping up. Tesla Canada Factory Over the past few months, we have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada… Continue reading Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up