Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla Gets Bull Price Target of $1,800 on Expected 2022 Growth: Wedbush

Many experts are eager to see what 2022 will hold for Tesla’s stock, including one high-profile analyst who says the Chinese auto market remains the “linchpin” for the U.S. automaker’s continued success. Tesla’s shares will see big gains again in 2022, according to Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives, during which he predicts Tesla will sell around […]

U.K. Lowers EV Subsidy By £1,000, Tightens Price Cap

The U.K. government has reduced the incentives it will offer to buyers of new electric vehicles (EVs) again this year, following similar moves throughout the year. The Department for Transport (Dft) has decreased its subsidy for EV purchases to £1,500 from £2,500, while also decreasing the price cap on purchases to £32,000 from £35,000, according […]

Self-Driving Shuttle Bus in Whitby Crashes into Tree, Sends 1 to Hospital

As autonomous vehicles come to fruition, pilot programs and testing remain a crucial step in ensuring safety for their passengers, especially with a recent report holding that an operator of a self-driving shuttle was seriously injured. The operator of a Whitby, Ontario Autonomous Vehicle Electric (WAVE) self-driving shuttle bus was severely injured on Thursday, after […]

Tesla Insurance Launches in Illinois, Joining California and Texas

Tesla’s recently-launched insurance service began in California, then expanded to Texas, and it has now officially launched in a third state. Tesla Insurance is now available in Illinois according to @SawyerMerritt. The insurance program from Tesla uses real-time driving data to create its rates, rather than traditional insurance formulas and the number of accidents and […]

Tesla’s Mobile App to Show Daily Charging Stats Soon: Report

With its growing customer base, Tesla has been incrementally improving the functionality of its phone apps for iOS and Android, and a new update is set to add new charging data features for all users. Tesla’s version 4.4 app update allows users to view their daily vehicle charging data, and the feature is already being […]

GM’s BrightDrop Delivers First Electric EV600 Vans to FedEx

General Motors (GM) announced plans to deliver its BrightDrop delivery trucks to FedEx earlier this year, and keeping to its plan, the company has apparently delivered its first units of the electric vehicle (EV). On Friday, BrightDrop delivered the first five of its 500-vehicle order of EV600 units to FedEx, according to a press release. […]

‘Tesla Road’ Sign Put Up Outside Giga Texas Before Approval

A sign in Texas calling Exit 446 “Tesla Road” has popped up in recent weeks outside of the Tesla Gigafactory, which is nearing final approval, although the name hasn’t yet been approved by local authorities. Technically, there isn’t a “Tesla Road” registered in Travis County, Texas, and a name change from the current “Harold Green […]

DHL Orders 100 Self-Driving U.S. Trucks Powered by TuSimple

Autonomous deliveries have the power to revolutionize commerce, which is why a handful of companies, including a notable supply chain company, are looking to buy into the world of self-driving trucks. DHL Supply Chain has ordered 100 semi-trucks with automated driving technology from TuSimple, manufactured by Navistar, to develop a better grasp on driverless vehicles, […]

Entry Polestar 2 Gets 270-Miles of Range, Edges Out Tesla Model 3 RWD

Polestar’s single-motor long-range variant has received its U.S. Environmental Protection Agency range rating, at 270 miles per charge (434 km), just slightly edging out the entry Tesla Model 3’s 267 miles (429 km) of range, according to Automotive News. The cheaper, single-motor Polestar 2 variant is the company’s attempt at offering a more budget-conscious option […]