After Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to cut 10 percent of its salaried staff, one of the automaker’s employees announced that his role at the company was eliminated. Tesla laid off Singapore Country Manager Christopher Bousigues, as shared in a post from Bousigues on LinkedIn made on Sunday (via CNBC). According to Bousigues’s LinkedIn, […]
The Government of Canada’s postal service is looking to go electric, and shared its goals on Thursday about how it will reach net-zero emissions. Canada Post has committed to acquiring as many as 14,000 fully-electric vehicles by 2040, and reaching net-zero emissions way out in 2050 (28 years from now), according to a press release […]
As Tesla prepares to finally end its closed-loop production system at Gigafactory Shanghai tomorrow, returning to normal operations, the automaker has shared a thank you letter with employees who have worked during the recent COVID-19 outbreak. Tesla sent a thank you letter to all of its employees at Giga Shanghai for their hard work during […]
As Ferrari looks to get into electric vehicles (EVs), the automaker is creating a new production line at one of its production plants to begin moving in that direction. Ferrari plans to add an EV production line to its Maranello, Italy plant, set to make both hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, according to sources speaking with […]
Tesla has cancelled three separate hiring events in China according to Reuters. The hiring events were for positions in sales, R&D and a supply chain position, scheduled for June 16, 23 and 30, as detailed on WeChat on Thursday evening. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had previously stated in an email the company would but cutting […]
China’s NIO, a manufacturer of electric cars, is taking on a new approach to improve profitability and compete with companies like Tesla through the development of its own batteries. NIO plans to make its own high-voltage battery packs starting in 2024, from a design it has also developed on its own, according to Reuters. Chinese […]
As many are speculating when Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software version will come out, the automaker’s head has responded to one user on social media. @Elon Musk said on late Thursday the next FSD beta would be coming out in “two weeks.” The post came in response to the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley […]
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to increase in popularity around the world, one automaker has shared a new variant of one of its best-selling new vehicles. Volkswagen has added a new all-wheel-drive variant of the ID.4 Pro Performance 4MOTION, featuring a second motor and a power transferring system to further increase traction, according to a […]
At least six Tesla Model Y units have arrived and been spotted in Australia, four of which landed in Melbourne on Thursday following a truck according to The Driven. The Model Y units were spotted across two trucks carrying the electric SUVs by Carloop’s Riz Akhtar, which had arrived in Melbourne and were likely part […]
As Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai continues to ramp up production following a 22-day production halt in March and April, the automaker’s May deliveries are showing promise of moving back to full production capacity. Tesla sold 32,165 China-built vehicles in May, after selling just 1,152 in April amidst COVID-19 production shutdowns, according to China Passenger Car Association […]
After Tesla updated its vehicles to become easier to start when unlocking them with key cards, one person discovered a loophole through which thieves could A researcher has figured out how to hack and create a new Tesla NFC key card without requiring new authentication, according to a report from Ars Technica. Austrian Security Researcher […]
After nearly two months of employees sleeping at Tesla’s Giga Shanghai to safely resume production, the automaker is now looking to end the closed-loop system. Tesla is looking to end its closed-loop output system at Gigafactory Shanghai, according to two executives from the automaker’s suppliers in a report from South China Morning Post. The move […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory Austin is delivering its first few dozens of Model Y units with the 4680 battery cells, and videos from a new owner that’s not an employee are being shared on the interwebs. In a video from Spoken Reviews shared on Wednesday, we see a charging and range test of a 2022 Tesla Model […]
As SpaceX continues to shape its plans around the upcoming Starship reusable rocket, the company has upgraded its plans for expansion of the spacecraft’s production area. SpaceX has submitted updated plans for an upcoming Starship production area, adding about 136,000 square feet of extra space, according to plans shared by @Harry Stranger on Wednesday. SpaceX […]
Cadlliac’s first EV, the LYRIQ Luxury SUV, is now available to order in China, according to a press release shared by the company on Monday. The LYRIQ includes three variants, including a rear-wheel-drive long-range Luxury model, a rear-wheel-drive long-range Prestige upgrade model, and the all-wheel-drive premium Prestige performance model. Prices start at RMB 439,700 ($65,788 […]
