Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Cameras Beneath Each Bumper [VIDEO]

The Tesla Cybertruck was on display in New York through Sunday, and while fans recently noticed that the futuristic-looking electric pickup truck’s rearview mirror cameras are located in the wheel arch, a new camera has been noticed on the truck. A small front-facing camera was spotted far below the Tesla Cybertruck’s bumper on Monday, as […]

Tesla Model S Yoke Steering Wheel Spotted with Design Tweak

According images shared from The Kilowatts featuring side-by-side Tesla Model S yoke steering wheel shots shared Tuesday, Tesla has added a few small details to its yoke-style Model S steering wheels, including subtle new contour lines and very small ridges on the wheel’s interior. While the first photo, as shared in February by The Kilowatts, […]

Subaru Solterra Electric SUV Hits the U.S. in 2022

Subaru has shared the concept for its very first electric SUV, and interested consumers can now sign up to receive updates for the vehicle’s production through the company’s website. On Tuesday, Subaru announced the 2023 Solterra electric SUV, which will be built on the e-Subaru Global Platform, its all-new electric vehicle (EV) architecture, according to […]

Tesla Sold 25,845 Vehicles in China in April 2021

After a whirlwind series of public criticisms in China, alongside reports that it was bolstering relations with Chinese regulators, Tesla now faces falling sales in comparison with rivals, and, subsequently, falling shares. Tesla’s (TSLA) shares fell on Tuesday, following a decline in the company’s April sales in the Chinese market from March, according to Marketwatch. […]

Global Renewable Energy Growing at Fastest Rate in 20 Years, Says IEA

In 2020, renewable energy generation grew at the fastest pace in the last twenty years, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (via CNBC). In the report, the IEA said it expects the growth to continue following the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2020 growth largely bolstered through policy decisions in the U.S. and China […]

New York State ‘Drive Clean’ EV Rebate Adds $30 Million in Funding

New York has announced changes to the state’s electric vehicle (EV) rebate program last week, that would effectively lower eligible vehicle MSRP to $42,000 beginning June 30, 2021. The program says, “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Charge NY initiative is offering electric car buyers the Drive Clean Rebate of up to $2,000 for new car purchases […]

Tesla to Pay $1 Million Fine for Air Quality Violations at Fremont Factory

  After Tesla allegedly broke environmental rules relating to its paint coatings in Germany and the U.S. last month, the California-based zero-emissions vehicle company is facing over $1 million in fines for violating California air-quality regulations, according to Business Insider. Tesla will now face a $750,000 fine for violating air quality regulations over 30 different […]

Tesla Faces Lawsuit from Homeowners Over $30,000 Solar Price Increase

Pennsylvania homeowners Philip Dahlin and Mary Arndtsen will file a breach of contract lawsuit against Tesla, for overcharging on a Solar Roof installation contract at their New Hope, Pennsylvania home, according to Business Insider. In the original contract, Tesla said their price was $46,084.80, but when contacted by the company more than half a year […]

Elon Musk Boosts ‘SNL’ to 3rd-Highest Ratings of the Season

Tesla CEO Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend, and the May 8 episode brought NBC its third-highest ratings of the season, as reported by Variety. The broadcast, which featured Miley Cyrus as a musical guest, averaged a 4.8 household rating on Nielsen’s overnight metered markets, with a 2.7 rating in adults 18-49, […]

Canada’s Lion Electric to Build 900,000 Sq-Ft. EV Plant in Illinois

Canada’s Lion Electric announced on Friday plans to build a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois, set to be the largest all-electric medium and heavy-duty production facility in the country. The plant will also give the Canadian company the chance to meet the growing demand for “Made in America” electric vehicles (EVs), with an […]

SNL Teases Promo with Elon Musk and Miley Cyrus [VIDEO]

Saturday Night Live announced a special pair of guests for its May 8 broadcast, and as the weekend approaches, talk around the showing is heating up. On Thursday, Saturday Night Live posted a brand new teaser to promote the upcoming show hosted by Elon Musk, with musical guest Miley Cyrus on Saturday, May 8, set […]