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BMW locks up €10.2 billion battery order ahead of EV onslaught

BMW announced Thursday it will spend more than €10 billion euros ($11.07 billion) on battery cells from Chinese battery cell manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. and Samsung SDI. The deal comes just days after BMW unveiled its first purely electric premium mid-size sedan, called the i4. The all-electric sedan, which won’t be available until 2021, is… Continue reading BMW locks up €10.2 billion battery order ahead of EV onslaught

Audi and Porsche are happily cannibalizing their own ICE sales for new EVs

In conversations with Audi and Porsche at the LA Auto Show, a trend emerged: both companies seem quite pleased that so many of their EV sales interest is coming from their own existing, internal combustion customers. For a long time, one worry among automakers has been that creating new EV programs would just be an… Continue reading Audi and Porsche are happily cannibalizing their own ICE sales for new EVs

Tesla Cybertruck: electric pickup truck launch news hub

Tesla is unveiling its Cybertruck, an electric pickup truck, tonight in Los Angeles. Here’s our news hub where you can find links to all the news and media coming out of the event. The project is seven years in the making, since Tesla CEO Elon Musk first mentioned his ambition to make an electric pickup… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck: electric pickup truck launch news hub

Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk says it might ‘not need key at all’

Elon Musk hinted that the new Tesla Roadster might “not need a key at all” as the prototype is equipped with an interesting door system. When Tesla unveiled the Roadster prototype in 2017, CEO Elon Musk claimed a list of insanely impressive specs including 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, 620 miles of range, and more.… Continue reading Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk says it might ‘not need key at all’

UPDATE: It Turns Out Porsche Taycan Deliveries Are Delayed, U.S. Too

Apparently, it’s not just Tesla that runs into early issues with production and delivery. A recent post on the Facebook Porsche Taycan Group reveals that the Taycan is now running on an 8- to 10-week delivery delay. A Norwegian reservation holder received an email from the German automaker explaining the situation. Editor’s Update: One of… Continue reading UPDATE: It Turns Out Porsche Taycan Deliveries Are Delayed, U.S. Too

Tesloop CEO Chimes In On Tesla Cybertruck: More Crazy Predictions

Is there much more to the Tesla pickup than we might have reported about thus far? As it turns out, tonight’s Tesla Pickup Truck (Cybertruck) reveal has proven to welcome droves of coverage and reports to the forefront, not only in terms of Tesla influencers, but also mainstream media, other organizations, and the like. Tesloop… Continue reading Tesloop CEO Chimes In On Tesla Cybertruck: More Crazy Predictions

Volkswagen Seemingly Believes A Common Tesla Myth

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Published on November 16th, 2019 |

by Johnna Crider

Volkswagen Seemingly Believes A Common Tesla Myth

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November 16th, 2019 by Johnna Crider

A common Tesla myth is that you have to be wealthy to own one. In a blog post on its website, Volkswagen says that it is “making attractive and affordable electric cars for everyone. E-cars for millions – not for millionaires.”

It’s a seemingly inclusive statement until you realize that it is actually taking a dig at Tesla. Although I personally think Tesla makes beautiful cars, Tesla does have a reputation of selling vehicles that only a few can afford. This stems from Tesla’s history. If one remembers Elon’s original Secret Master Plan, however, it has always been clear that Tesla’s long-term goal was to make electric transport affordable for the masses as quickly as possible. As it stands today, the Tesla Model 3 is an overall best seller worldwide due to its relatively low price.

Tesla may not be for everyone, since the starting price is indeed around $40,000, but it’s certainly not only for millionaires! It’s for the soccer mom who has to take her kids to school, the couple that likes taking long road trips, small businesses, and more.

Rebranding is a great thing. It’s good if Volkswagen is ready to provide serious electric offerings. But there’s no need to try to take swipes at Tesla. Plus, Tesla is indeed winning as long as anyone else is bringing competitive EVs to market. If everyone is trying to make a “Tesla killer,” Tesla’s dreams are coming true. The more “Tesla killers” out there, the more people will be buying EVs instead of fossil fuel cars.

The industry may see Tesla as an annoyance that is slowly becoming a threat to their profits, but the idea that anyone is going to “kill” Tesla seems long out of date and must not be held by many auto execs. The common narrative that the shorts often make is that Tesla will be bankrupt next year, and that it won’t be around after five or even three years. They think that Tesla is a fad that will go away. Much like what many in previous generations thought about computers and the internet. However, experts in the actual auto industry must see by now that Tesla is more of a long-term leader than a fad.

Tesla’s challenge to other automakers is simple: Evolve or die.
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Johnna Crider Johnna Crider is a Baton Rouge artist, gem and mineral collector, and Tesla shareholder who believes in Elon Musk and Tesla. Elon Musk advised her in 2018 to “Believe in Good.”

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An Ultimate Tesla Model 3 User’s Guide

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An Ultimate Tesla Model 3 User’s Guide

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What happens when a writer and a software engineer purchase a Tesla Model 3? Naturally, they re-create the Tesla Model 3 User’s Guide and put their own spin on it.

This article is a review of this unique Tesla Model 3 user’s guide. One of the authors of this book contacted me via Facebook and asked me to review the book. The guide is actually pretty adorable, and it helps both men and women learn how to use a Tesla Model 3 from the perspectives of both a female and male user. The book is very relatable since it’s written by Tesla customers for Tesla customers.

This is a husband and wife team who wrote the book. The full title and subtitle: He Said, She Said Tesla Model 3 User’s Guide: Get Mansplained and Ma’am-splained all in one book. That drives the point home. The shortest tl;dr summary:

“We love our Tesla and believe in the company and Elon’s mission.”
— Sheryl Scarborough and Jerry Piatt

The guide is often flowing from “she said” to “he said” perspectives. They wanted to go with this approach because, while they equally love their Model 3, they have individual experiences that differ from one another. This approach makes their guide relatable for many people. His personality is that of “deep geek speak,” while she is pretty chill.

Their Model 3 Specs
Helva-Pearl Piatt is a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Model 3. It also has a long-range 75 kWh battery, a driving range of 310 miles, and all of the bells and whistles. She can go from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds and is white on white (exterior and interior color schemes).

“Make no mistake, I love Pearl like a nine-year-old loves cake!”
— Sheryl Scarborough.

A Glimpse Into The Chapters
Every chapter, including the introduction, opens up with a quote from Elon Musk. The introduction also breaks down Tesla’s terminology for those who may not know what AP, FSD, Joe Mode, or a J1772 adapter are. The glossary is at the end of the introduction part of the book, just before the first chapter which is titled EV vs ICE. Chapter 2 is all about range and answers the questions:

How far can you really go?
How long does it take to charge?
How much does it cost?

These are probably the top 3 questions Tesla owners get asked.

Chapter 3 covers charging as well as topics such as vampire drain, battery range deprivation, and also your carbon footprint. Chapter 4 is all about the basic operation of the vehicle and includes some pro tips, such as “Tap on the Temp Setting to adjust the temp up or down.” I did see a familiar name in this book: “Tesla Owner Online.” The authors of this book encourage you to check that resource out. Overall, this chapter is packed with all types of juicy tidbits of information.

Chapter 5 covers the bells and whistles, such as Sentry Mode and TACC (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control). Chapter 6 covers service and maintenance, part of which includes washing your car. It also gives you a few highlights from the Tesla Model 3 Owners Manual.

Chapter 7 is all about safety and Chapter 8 is the “Geek’s Stuff,” which covers rebooting, powering off, bug reports, games, pranks, and more. Chapter 9 is all about the cute stuff, such as naming your vehicle. Also in this chapter is where Sheryl got inspiration to name the Model 3 Helva Pearl. Romance Mode, Tesla Theater, Rainbow Road, and a few others are mentioned in this chapter, as are some of Sheryl’s own personal additions, like a matching handbag.

Chapter 10 covers everything else, such as etiquette, mythology and lore, apps, and more. In the etiquette section, the book covers simple kindnesses towards fellow Tesla owners and makes one appreciate people in this community even more. In this final chapter, there are several links for you to explore, such as the Tesla Divas Facebook Group. There is also a list of Twitter users for you to follow:

@ElonMusk
@Tesla
@TeslaDaily
@Teslarati
@TeslaOwnersOnline
@MyModel3
@TeslaModel3News
@Tesletter
@CleanTechnica (This one seems oddly familiar. Perhaps you have heard of this Tesla crew?)
@Scarbo_Author
@TeslaUsers

This book is available for Amazon Kindle and you can preview a sample chapter here. The book was easy to read and I definitely enjoyed it. I think it would be a great asset to any Tesla owner, especially one who owns or is thinking about buying a Model 3.
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GM’s electric pickup truck to go on sale fall 2021 – CEO

FILE PHOTO: General Motors Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra announces a major investment focused on the development of GM future technologies at the GM Orion Assembly Plant in Lake Orion, Michigan, U.S. March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co’s (GM.N) first electric pickup truck model will go on sale in… Continue reading GM’s electric pickup truck to go on sale fall 2021 – CEO

Faurecia and Michelin formalize their joint venture and aim to create a world leader in hydrogen mobility

Faurecia and Michelin formalize their joint venture and aim to create a world leader in hydrogen mobility Built around a unique ecosystem, this joint venture is tasked with developing, producing and marketing hydrogen fuel cell systems for light vehicles, commercial vehicles and trucks as well as for other areas of electromobility. A joint venture built… Continue reading Faurecia and Michelin formalize their joint venture and aim to create a world leader in hydrogen mobility