Image via ‘Stoner97’ on TFF Forums As countries around the world scramble to make way for the future of electric vehicles (EVs), new charging stations are being built and opened every single week. This week, the first Tesla V3 Supercharger in Austria is now fully operational, according to user ‘Stoner97’ on the TFF forums. Located […]
The biggest barrier facing the world transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is, perhaps, the lack of charging infrastructure in most countries throughout the world. And while Tesla has plans to begin manufacturing more Superchargers out of a new factory in China, many countries are still waiting patiently for additions to the charging network – and […]
Tesla’s positioning in the auto industry has come a long way. And with subscription services, over-the-air updates, and a huge flock of investors over the past several months, the tech-auto company is, in fact, showing some major advantages over traditional automakers going into 2021. Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess says he isn’t worried about competition […]
According to a report in Netherlands News Live Tuesday, police received 21 reports of stolen charging cables between November 20 and December 4, a high increase in theft with the turn of the season. The reports, which were largely from Tesla owners, also include the failure of the charging cable theft locking system, which turns […]
LG Electronics Inc. is now developing some of its car component business plans into a joint venture with Canadian company, Magna International, as reported by Yahoo Finance. According to an exchange filing, Magna will buy a 49% stake in LG’s new car component unit for 501.6 billion won ($453 million USD). The new company is […]
Lucky for electric vehicle (EV) companies like Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian, Michigan House Bill 6233 has been left in the dust. On Monday, a Lucid spokesperson revealed to CNET that Michigan House Bill 6233 had died in its final week of potential legislation. The bill, which was to effectively ban non-Michigan companies like Tesla, Lucid, […]
As one might expect, the world is slowly, but surely, making a transition from traditional gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs). In a survey released by Consumer Reports, the publication found that out of 3,392 American adults with driver’s licenses, a whopping 71 percent said they would consider purchasing an EV in the future. In […]
While Tesla’s Gigafactories in Berlin, Germany and Austin, Texas are on their way to completion, it’s been exciting to see them develop over time. In a breakthrough video released Sunday by YouTube channel Teslair, we get an inside look (literally!) at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin progress, with the help of a 4K drone flying into what […]
‘Tis the season for National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – and for the Ford Mustang Mach-E, according to a new ad starring both. A new Ford commercial starring the cast of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation shares the supposed power of the Ford Mustand Mach-E – Ford’s first electric vehicle (EV) release. Apparently, it’s got enough electricity […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says “it’s not a big deal” to charge your Tesla to 100% every night, but previously noted he recommends a charge to 90 to 95%. The reason? “At 100% state of charge, regen braking doesn’t work, because the battery is full, so car is less energy efficient,” added Musk. It’s not […]
Tesla’s factory in Brandenburg, Germany may have hit a dead stop from deforestation efforts, but Gigafactory Texas is plugging away, day by day, even on the week of Christmas. In a video released Monday by Jeff Roberts, we get a 4K drone flyover look at Tesla Gigafactory Austin on its 152nd day, with its first […]
Tesla’s entry into the S&P 500 index was expected to be a rocky one, although neither bulls or bears could be sure what that truly meant – until Monday when the electric vehicle (EV) company’s entry became offical. After its entry into the S&P on Monday, Tesla’s (TSLA) shares fell as much as 6%, as […]
Part of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s charm is his activity on Twitter, interacting with fans and foes in friendly, informative, and, sometimes, funny ways. And while Musk’s newest tweet is more sappy than we’re used to, the message certainly isn’t lost on his fans. In a new tweet on Monday, Musk has offered a heartfelt […]
After helping Massachusetts pass a historic right-to-repair law, Rich Rebuilds is back at work tinkering with Teslas. And with new diagnostic tools and resources straight from Tesla, Rich has just released an exciting new build – a much larger project than the ATV we recently reported on, and one that’s sure to have gas car […]
In a new follow-up video uploaded by Tesla Raj on YouTube, Raj takes his Tesla back to San Francisco’s Lombard Street to test out the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta on one of the windiest streets in the United States – and maybe even the world. While the FSD system seems to have major improvements since […]
