Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla Model Y AMD Ryzen vs. Model 3 with Intel Atom Chip [VIDEO]

The first of Tesla’s Model Y Performance units began delivering with AMD chips instead of Intel chips last week, and following the switch, we can see the two chips performing side-by-side. A new video shared on Weibo by @42how_ on Monday shows a Tesla Model 3 with an Intel Atom A3950 chip side-by-side with a […]

GM Says 2022 Cadillac Lyriq EV Launch ‘Ahead of Schedule’ [VIDEO]

General Motors (GM) unveiled the Cadillac Lyriq earlier this year for a starting price of $59,990 USD, and now the company is saying production of its first electric vehicle (EV) is actually ahead of schedule. GM has said that the Cadillac Lyriq’s components and technology features have surpassed 80 percent validation, ahead of where the […]

NIO Reaches 678 Total EV Battery Swap Stations in China

After NIO’s announcement of the ET7 sedan debut in Shenzen earlier this month,  NIO has also increased its number of swap stations across China, as it continues to bolster the charging and battery swapping network in the country. NIO has added 10 new swap stations as of Tuesday, bringing its total number of swap stations […]

Mercedes Vision EQXX Electric Vehicle Claims 621 Miles of Range

The Mercedes-Benz EQS recently gained a Mercedes-AMG high-performance version, and just a couple of months after the announcement, the company has begun teasing a new zero-emission vehicle, set to be even more efficient. Mercedes-Benz is planning to head to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 3, 2022 to debut its Vision EQXX electric vehicle […]

SpaceX Starlink Possibly Coming to Sri Lanka, Talks Underway

The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced that it is already in talks with SpaceX about bringing Starlink to Sri Lanka, according to a report from ReadMe. The TRCSL said the first round of discussions is heavily focused on regulatory mandates and important precursors for introducing the service – which it also […]

136 Tesla Superchargers Opening in Greater Austin within 4 Months

Although Tesla drastically expands its Supercharger network on an ongoing basis, new charging sites are still a warm welcome for most Tesla users amidst increasing electric vehicle (EV) popularity. Tesla is currently adding a total of 136 new Superchargers between November and March of 2022, according to a post from @CYB3RTX, who spotted a number […]

Tesla Employees Make More Hourly vs. GM’s Unionized Employees [VIDEO]

After the U.S. President Joe Biden snubbed Tesla in favor of unionized automakers in the recently-proposed electric vehicle (EV) tax credit increase, one company head is officially being questioned on why they’re getting different treatment. In a video interview at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit between Andrew Sorkin and GM CEO Mary Barra, Sorkin […]

Nissan to Spend $17.6 Billion for 23 New Battery-Powered Cars Through 2026

After Nissan shared that the upcoming Ariya electric vehicle (EV) would be priced starting at $47,125 USD earlier this month, the company has officially unveiled plans to increase its funding for zero-emission vehicles. Nissan announced plans on Monday to spend 2 trillion yet ($17.58 billion USD) to add 23 new battery-electric vehicles to its repertoire […]

Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 and Model Y in China

After Tesla increased the price of its entry-level Model 3 in China last week, the company has now again boosted prices on the Rear-Wheel-Drive variants of two of its vehicles. Tesla has increased the price of its Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) variants of both the Model 3 and the Model Y in China, according to @Tesla__Mania. The […]

Rivian R1S Deliveries Delayed Until Mid-2022, Explains Email to Customers

Just as Rivian starts delivering the first models of the R1T to employees, the company has announced delivery delays for reservation holders of the slightly-more expensive R1S, pushing delivery timelines back significantly. Rivian has pushed back deliveries of the R1S Launch Edition electric SUV at least until May or June of 2022, according to emails […]