Stories by Alex Diaz

Lucid Motors has launched a new referral program aimed at rewarding its most loyal customers it says. The program allows current Lucid owners to refer new buyers, with both parties receiving various incentives and rewards based on the model purchased. Owners can log into their portal to share a referral link, which new buyers can […]

Fisker has announced a price reduction for its top-level Ocean Extreme electric SUV, lowering the price from $68,999 to $61,499 in the U.S. market. The price change is effective immediately. Customers who have already ordered or purchased the Ocean Extreme will receive a $7,500 price adjustment, even if their vehicle is already in production. “It […]

Ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, the Gujarat government is actively working to attract electric car giant Tesla to the state. According to top government sources, discussions with Tesla are in the early stages, and the state is coordinating with the central government to potentially bring the project to the Sanand-Bechraji region […]

General Motors (GM) has issued a safety recall for its 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles, affecting an estimated 62 units. The recall was initiated on October 12, 2023, under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall No. 23V-682. The company has identified a defect in the Body Control Module (BCM) software calibration that compromises pedestrian […]

The U.S. Justice Department is backing one of Tesla’s legal arguments in the electric carmaker’s lawsuit claiming that car dealers and others conspired to limit competition through Louisiana’s direct-to-consumer automobile sales ban, reports Reuters. Tesla is suing the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, members of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and a group of dealers. The […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2023.38.4 software update, introducing a range of new features aimed at enhancing safety, convenience, and entertainment for owners of Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The update includes a “Faster Hazard Lights After a Crash” feature, designed to make hazard lights flash more rapidly following […]

Tesla has updated its Supercharging incentives for current legacy Model S and Model X owners, now allowing the transfer of free, unlimited Supercharging benefits to new purchases or leases of Model S, X, or Y vehicles. To be eligible, customers must order and take delivery of the new vehicle by the end of the year, […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoder for Tesla’s 2024 model year vehicles, including the much-anticipated Cybertruck. The release comes ahead of the first Cybertruck deliveries scheduled for November 30. The VIN decoder provides (via @Greggertruck) detailed information on various aspects of Tesla vehicles, including the make, […]

Amazon has deployed more than 10,000 custom electric delivery vans across the United States as part of its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019 and subsequently partnered with Rivian to design and produce 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030. Amazon began rolling out its electric […]

Tesla’s third-quarter operational summary revealed a plethora of results, showing some impressive growth when it comes to its energy and vehicle production numbers. Solar deployments saw a significant decline of 48%, dropping to 49 MW. On the other hand, energy storage deployments increased by 90% year-over-year to 4.0 GWh. Tesla’s physical locations grew by 25%, […]

Tesla has announced it will begin Cybertruck deliveries starting in November, as noted in its Q3 earnings release. “At Gigafactory Texas, we began pilot production of the Cybertruck, which remains on track for initial deliveries this year,” said Tesla on Wednesday. Tesla says the production capacity of Giga Texas to manufacture Cybertruck is at up […]

Global clean energy firm TagEnergy has secured a non-recourse debt package of up to £70 million for its upcoming battery energy storage system (BESS) project in North Yorkshire, England. The funding, provided by Santander, Rabobank, and Triple Point, will be used for the construction and operation of the Lakeside project. The debt package also includes […]

Will Tesla’s Cybertruck fit into a garage? It looks like it will be possible, according to the latest image shared online. According to an image shared by @FilamStargazer on Tuesday evening, the X user said, “#cybertruck fits into standard townhouse garage in Sunnyvale. They were very careful about backing it in though,” referring to the […]

In a candid discussion with Ars Technica, senior officials from SpaceX expressed concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) impact on the company’s progress. The officials, who spoke on background, stated that the FAA’s current staffing and operational efficiency are hindering SpaceX’s Starship, Falcon 9, and Dragon programs. “The FAA needs significantly more people working […]

SpaceX is set to make a case before the US Congress on Wednesday for extending the nearly 20-year ban on safety regulations for commercial human spaceflight. William Gerstenmaier, Vice President of Build and Flight Reliability at SpaceX, is scheduled to testify at a Senate subcommittee hearing on space and science. Representatives from Blue Origin and […]