Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Illinois EV Rebates Coming in 2022 for Select Counties

Following the release of updated U.S. federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits for a few of the country’s largest auto manufacturers, one U.S. state has decided to join a parade of other states, offering their own state tax credit for EV purchases. Illinois is set to finally offer residents an EV rebate, following a sweeping […]

General Motors Invests Millions into Radar-Sensing Startup Oculii

Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced a $35 billion USD investment through 2035 into electric and autonomous vehicles – and the company has reportedly invested millions into a startup researching radar technology. The venture capital branch of GM invested millions into Oculii, a start-up tech company that’s producing a radar-sensing program for upcoming autonomous […]

Sirius XM Added to Tesla Model S Refresh in 2021.32.10 Software Update

Following the rollout of Tesla’s 2021.32.10 software update this and last week, Tesla has added support for access to satellite XM radio through a new onboard app. Tesla’s recent 2021.32.10 software update includes access to SiriusXM radio for the owner of one refreshed Model S owner, according to a post shared on Reddit. While certain […]

Tesla Co-Founder Attempts to Build Battery Industry in U.S.

After reports of former Tesla executive J.B. Straubel starting battery recycling company Redwood Materials, Straubel is apparently setting his sights on a much broader goal than the already noble industry of battery recycling. Beyond being just a battery recycling company, Straubel said on Tuesday that Redwood’s broader goal is to bring much of Asia’s hold […]

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Event Confirmed for Oct. 9, But For Locals Only

As Tesla prepares to open its first European Gigafactory for production later this year, the company is apparently preparing to host a tour next month for local residents. Tesla has confirmed it is sending invitations out for its upcoming Gigafactory Grünheide tour on October 9, though only Berlin and Brandenburg residents will be able to […]

U.S. Regulator Seeks Assistance From 12 Other Automakers in Tesla Investigation

The federal safety regulator in the U.S. has requested help from 12 other automobile manufacturers as it investigates Tesla crashes with emergency responder vehicles involving Autopilot. On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it sent letters to 12 companies including Volkswagen, Toyota, General Motors (GM) and Ford as it works on a […]

China Has ‘Too Many’ EV Manufacturers Says Minister

Competition in the world’s largest auto market is heating up for the future generation of vehicles, and with companies like NIO, Xpeng Motors and Li Auto – among many others – seeing sales surges even amidst the ongoing chip shortage, one minister thinks the country has “too many” electric vehicle companies. On Monday, Industry and […]

Tesla FSD Beta 10 Pushed to its Limits in San Francisco [VIDEO]

Tesla released its Full-Self Driving beta 10 last week, a long-anticipated update to the semi-autonomous driving software that was expected to make major improvements upon previous versions of the software. On Sunday, AI DRIVR shared a new video breaking down Tesla’s most recent Full Self-Driving (FSD) release, FSD beta version 10, showing how it performs […]

Tesla Model 3 Tops EV Sales in France for August 2021

It’s no surprise that Tesla’s vehicles remain the world’s top-selling electric vehicles (EVs), even as the number of EVs on the road continues to grow in many countries across the world. The Tesla Model 3 sold the most EVs in France in August, outselling the Renault Zoe and Peugeot e-208 combined, according to data from […]

Compare Electric vs Gas Cars with This Tool to Find Gas Savings and More

As buyers across the world begin slowly switching to emission-free or emission-reduced vehicles, a new website has surfaced offering prospective buyers a detailed look at how moving from a gas car could affect their day-to-day lives. On Wednesday, one user shared a website they made that effectively compares various elements of an electric vehicle’s (EV’s) […]

Elon Musk Slams EV Tax Credits Favoring Ford and its Mexican-Made Cars

Following news that Tesla’s vehicles won’t qualify for a proposed increased federal tax credit, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made comments noting another company’s electric vehicle (EV) factory in Mexico. On Sunday, Tesla CEO @Elon Musk noted that a recent Bloomberg article had been written by lobbyists from Ford and the United Auto Workers union, […]

Tesla Axes Solar Subscriptions, Only Cash and Loan Options Remain

While Tesla’s solar roof installs still face a huge backlog of orders, the company has stopped offering a subscription service that made the starting costs of buying solar more affordable. Tesla is doing away with its solar subscription services, as it now only offers options for cash and loan purchases when ordering solar hardware and […]