Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Uber Japan, Hinomaru Kotsu, and Tesla Motors Japan have announced the integration of Tesla’s Model Y, into Uber Japan’s online taxi dispatch service, Uber Premium. The collaboration aims to deploy a total of 100 Tesla Model Y vehicles across Tokyo’s 23 wards by the end of 2024, marking a significant step towards greener urban transportation. […]

Tesla will reportedly introduce a price reduction for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Hong Kong, effective from August 4, claims a report from the Hong Kong Economic Times. This would mark the second price adjustment this year, following the previous one on April 15. According to the customs website and the post-tax […]

In the late hours of Friday, July 28, SpaceX made history by successfully launching the Hughes JUPITER 3 mission into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch, which took place at 11:04 p.m. ET from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sent the largest satellite ever to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. […]

Tesla has developed an ingenious strategy to bypass restrictive Connecticut state law and open its first sales and delivery center in the state this fall, causing a stir among local businesses and authorities. Until recently, anyone wishing to buy a Tesla had to travel out of state due to Connecticut laws requiring automakers to sell […]

Image credit: Montana Free Press In the small eastern Montana town of Ekalaka (population: 400), an ‘unidentified electric vehicle,’ later revealed to be a Tesla Model Y, has drawn significant attention for tapping into the local electric utility. This sparked gossip and led to front page coverage in the local newspaper. The car belonged to […]

In a bid to prioritize domestic manufacturing, four Republican senators have called upon the Biden administration to revoke the waiver for ‘Buy America’ requirements granted for EV charging stations funded by the government. The senators in question, Marco Rubio, Roger Marshall, Rick Scott, and Kevin Cramer, voiced concerns that the waiver, which affects U.S. content […]

Tesla has been accused of misleading customers about the driving range of its vehicles and diverting complaints to avoid addressing the issue, according to a Reuters investigation. Alexandre Ponsin, a Tesla owner, shared his experience of receiving significantly less than the advertised driving range on his 2021 Model 3, particularly in cold weather. Ponsin’s concerns […]

In a move that underscores the ongoing tension between Tesla and Chinese authorities, the electric vehicle manufacturer’s cars have been barred from certain parts of Chengdu, a major city in southwest China. The ban comes as the city prepares for a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the commencement of the World University Games […]

Tesla has confirmed the development of its new V4 Superchargers, capable of delivering charging speeds of up to 350kW. The discovery was found within a planning application submitted by Tesla for the installation of 36 electric vehicle (EV) charging units, including 16 V4 Superchargers, at the Swindon Designer Outlet North Car Park in the UK, […]

FLO, the North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and smart charging solutions provider, has unveiled a new feature on its highly-rated mobile app for iOS users. The feature, a first of its kind, allows users to monitor their charging session directly from their phone’s lock screen, eliminating the need to unlock the phone […]

Porsche AG issued a warning on Wednesday about the ongoing supply chain issues that are impeding its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) production. The company also indicated slower growth in Europe and China. Despite these challenges, Porsche remains optimistic about its BEV sales target, attributing this confidence to the resilience of luxury demand during economic downturns. Lutz […]

Mohegan Sun, one of the leading entertainment destinations in the United States, is set to enhance its offerings with the opening of a state-of-the-art Tesla Electric Vehicle (EV) Showroom. The Tesla Sales & Delivery Center, a first-of-its-kind venture in Connecticut, will be located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and is scheduled to open in […]

Seven leading global automakers, including BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV, have announced a groundbreaking joint venture to significantly expand access to high-powered charging for electric vehicles (EVs) across North America. The collaboration aims to install at least 30,000 high-powered charging points in urban and highway locations, ensuring customers […]

The Volkswagen Group is bolstering its foothold in the Chinese automotive market through strategic partnerships with Xpeng and SAIC. The move is part of the Group’s local electrification strategy, aiming to tap into new customer and market segments in China’s rapidly growing e-mobility market. Volkswagen has inked a technological framework agreement with Xpeng. The initial […]

Tesla has added another heavyweight to its litigation department with the appointment of Frank Brannen as associate general counsel of litigation. This move is part of Tesla’s ongoing strategy to build a team of “hardcore streetfighters” for aggressive legal battles, as stated by CEO Elon Musk in a tweet last year. Brannen, a seasoned litigator, […]