Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla Model Y Cold Weather Range Testing in Colorado

As electric vehicles (EVs) grow more widely popular, one of the major topics of discussion is vehicle range under different temperature conditions. And, as it turns out, an EV’s range can vary quite substantially under cold weather conditions. A Tesla Model Y owner commuted in temperatures between 2 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit, ultimately finding a […]

Tesla Fremont Roadrunner and Gigacast Construction Update [VIDEO]

Tesla has a lot going on all around the world right now, so it’s easy to forget the exciting looks and developments still ongoing at its Fremont Gigafactory, including a really, really big casting machine. In a video uploaded Friday, YouTube channel Gabeincal shares fresh looks at Tesla Fremont’s Roadrunner Project and Gigacast Buildings via […]

Indonesia Seeks Tesla Investment to Become Battery Giants

Earlier this month, we reported that Tesla would officially be talking with Indonesia about potentially building a factory in the country. That news has been confirmed, as the country hopes to become the world’s biggest battery-producing giant – with Tesla’s help. Indonesian President Joko Widodo plans to send a team of executives to meet with […]

Honda Plans to Be First Mass Producer of Level 3 Autonomous Cars

On Wednesday, Honda Motor Company said it would be the world’s first automaker to produce level 3 autonomous cars on a mass scale, as reported by Reuters. The Japan-based company also plans to release a car with the autonomous system by the end of March 2021, according to a press release. The press release states, […]

One Year of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Construction [VIDEO]

It’s been quite the year for electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla, which will soon have completed factories on three continents – and likely with more factories still yet to come. In a video uploaded Thursday by YouTube channel Giga Berlin, the host breaks down all the progress made on Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin since its beginning […]

Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Outsells Tesla Model 3 in China

A new electric vehicle (EV), created from a joint General Motors (GM) venture, has already brought in tens of thousands of preorders and surpassed the Tesla Model 3, becoming China’s best-selling EV currently on the market. The car, Wuling’s Hongguang Mini, was launched in late July and costs only $4,300 dollars, a major selling point […]

Boring Company Approved to Expand into Downtown Las Vegas

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is getting ready for his Las Vegas Boring Company tunnels to expand, hopefully for the benefit of traffic congestion in the Nevada city. On Tuesday, Las Vegas planning commissioners officially approved the Boring Company and Musk’s plan to create tunnels underneath downtown Las Vegas, as reported by Fox 5 News. The […]

Tesla Gigafactory Austin Progress Update from November 11 [4K VIDEO]

Tesla’s construction in both Austin and Berlin have been making leaps and bounds in progress recently. And fans and followers of the electric vehicle (EV) company, have kept in step, awaiting the day they’ll see the Cybertruck materialize before their eyes. In Jeff Roberts’ newest 4K video update of Tesla’s Austin Gigafactory, we see the […]

Edmonton EV Charging Station Rebate Goes Live for Homes, Businesses

A program in Edmonton, Alberta, is subsidizing fast-charging for homes and business, in ongoing efforts to encourage consumers to buy electric vehicles (EVs). According to CBC, the Canadian city’s EV charging station rebate for homes and businesses will continue for at least the next two years. The program, which has a total cost of $300,000 […]

Rivian R1T Pricing Starts at $75,000, R1S Slightly Higher

Fans of electric vehicle (EV) startup Rivian have something to be excited about this morning, as many await the release, production, and delivery of the company’s first truck and SUV. Rivian has now announced that its order configurator for the R1T and R1S will go live next week, meaning that customers will finally be able […]

Tesla Will Donate Overnight Test Drives in Bid to Fight Human Trafficking

As the world transitions to sustainable transportation, Tesla’s role in guiding peoples’ morals towards environmental awareness should not be understated. And now, Tesla will use its major fan power to positively influence a different cause. Tesla is donating raffle prizes, including overnight test drives, in a fundraising event December 12th, to raise awareness for and […]

Hyundai Reveals Electric, Plug-In, Hybrid Vehicle Lines for 2022

Hyundai, like many other companies right now, is vigorously looking to make a shift to electric vehicles (EVs), and other low-emission transportation options. In a new announcement last week, Hyundai shared its expansion of its “eco-focused” line-up of 2022 models, which includes a total of 10 vehicles with four Hybrids, two Plug-in Hybrids, one Fuel […]

Berlin Mercedes-Benz Manager Joins Tesla Instead

Tesla’s overseeing manager from the Giga Berlin construction site recently left, though sources are not sure why. Now, however, Tesla will gain an employee from a competing automaker, a manufacturing executive with many years of experience that is sure to benefit the company’s goals. Tesla’s Giga Berlin will now gain the support of Rene Reif, […]