Renault Calls Tesla Price Cuts ‘Challenging’, Spurs Pricing Review
Summary: Renault reassesses its global electric vehicle pricing strategy following Tesla’s aggressive price cuts. The French automaker seeks to maintain competitiveness as Tesla expands its discount drive in Europe, Israel, and Singapore. Renault’s Q1 sales increase by 9%, indicating a positive shift in their restructuring strategy amidst growing market competition. In response to a series […]
First SpaceX Starship Flight Now Targeting 4/20, After Scrubbed Launch [VIDEO]
SpaceX on Monday morning scrubbed its first launch attempt of its Starship, after dealing with a technical issue. “A pressurant valve appears to be frozen, so unless it starts operating soon, no launch today,” said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “Learned a lot today, now offloading propellant, retrying in a few days,” added Musk. Musk had […]
Tesla Employees Unhappy with Bonus Cuts, Musk ‘Looking Into’ Issue
Summary: Tesla Shanghai workers unhappy with bonus cuts. Social media posts criticize company’s handling of fatal accident. Elon Musk investigating the issue. Employees at Tesla’s Shanghai factory have taken to social media, including Twitter, to express their dissatisfaction with recent performance bonus cuts, according to workers and online posts. Some of the posts criticize Tesla’s […]
Hands-On: Volkswagen ID.7 Debuts with up to 700 km Range [VIDEOS]
Summary: Volkswagen reveals electric ID.7 with 700 km range. ID.7 includes efficient drive and advanced features. Launching in Europe and China in 2023, North America in 2024. Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.7, the brand’s first all-electric model for the upper mid-size class, boasting a combination of excellent aerodynamics, a new efficient drive generation, and an […]
2023.6.15 Tesla Update: FSD Beta 11.4 [Release Notes]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2023.6.15 software update and with it includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.4. According to FSD beta tester @Winnersechelon, they received FSD beta 11.4 on Monday morning as part of the 2023.6.15 software update. Say goodbye to 2022. Tesla FSD Beta v11.4 pic.twitter.com/8JJWHTeaKQ — TeslaBull FSD (@Winnersechelon) April 17, […]
These 10 Electric Vehicles Qualify for Full $7,500 US Tax Credit [LIST]
Starting on Tuesday, only 10 all-battery electric vehicles will qualify for the full $7,500 U.S. tax credit, according to the Treasury Department on Monday. Below are the 10 EVs and two plug-in hybrids that will be able to get the full $7,500 tax credit: Chrysler Pacifica $80,000 Plug-In Hybrid Ford F-150 Lightning $80,000 EV Lincoln […]
Elon Musk Founds X.AI, a New AI Startup
Summary: Elon Musk has created X.AI, a new artificial intelligence startup. Twitter has been folded into X Corp., a new company incorporated in Nevada alongside X.AI. Musk has been recruiting researchers and purchasing GPUs to power an AI lab. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently formed a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup, dubbed X.AI […]
Tesla Launches Powerwall in Thailand
Summary: Tesla’s Powerwall is now available in Thailand. Customers in Thailand can purchase Powerwalls through Solar D, a certified local installer. Earlier this week, utility applications suggested that Tesla could launch a next-generation “Powerwall 3” sometime soon. Tesla has officially launched its residential energy storage solution, Powerwall, in Thailand, according to Tesla enthusiast and Twitter […]
Tesla Model Y RWD for Turkey and Israel Coming from Giga Berlin
Summary: Tesla will produce Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive for the Israeli market at Gigafactory Berlin. Prior to opening Model Y RWD orders in Israel, the automaker launched the low-cost trim in Turkey. Earliest deliveries of the Model Y RWD from Giga Berlin are expected between September to November. Tesla will build Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive […]
Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Imagined in Concept Images [PICS]
Earlier this week, an alleged Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh leaked, revealing a new front headlight and bumper design. The so-called leak was the Model 3 in a warehouse with its cover taken off and a photo snapped and shared to Reddit. Now, concept designer ‘Sugardesign’ has shared some images of the Model 3 ‘Highland’, […]
Costamare, Navarino to Trial SpaceX Starlink on Vessels
Summary: Costamare and Navarino to trial Starlink on four vessels Test to evaluate improved operations, crew welfare and compliance Starlink to be used in a hybrid connectivity setup with existing satellite platforms Greek vessel operator, Costamare, has partnered with its satcom provider Navarino to implement the Starlink satellite connectivity system on four vessels for a […]
Tesla Drivers Twice as Likely to Get Date on Tinder, Reveals Experiment
A recent experiment conducted by Big Motoring World, a used car dealership in the UK, found that owning an electric vehicle (EV) could significantly boost one’s chances of getting a date on popular dating app Tinder, specifically a Tesla. Big Motoring World created two near-identical Tinder profiles for one of their employees, Jay, 26, with […]
How to Watch: SpaceX Starship Launch on April 17 [VIDEO]
SpaceX has announced that it is aiming to conduct the first fully integrated flight test of Starship and Super Heavy rocket from Starbase in Texas as early as Monday, April 17. The 150-minute test window will open at 7:00 a.m. CT (5am PDT, 8am EDT). The Starship is a reusable transportation system designed to carry […]
Columbia Shipmanagement Trials SpaceX Starlink for Vessels
Columbia Shipmanagement, the ship management arm of the Columbia Group, is conducting a trial of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service on several vessels. The Starlink service uses a constellation of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites operated by SpaceX to provide reliable and high-speed internet connectivity to ships and vessels across all sectors of the maritime industry. […]
Tesla’s Model Y Now Costs Less Than the Average New Car in the U.S.
Summary: Tesla’s latest price cuts reduce the Model Y’s starting price by 24%, making it a more affordable option for buyers. The base versions of the Model 3 and Y are now cheaper relative to the average new vehicle selling price. Tesla’s constantly fluctuating prices are putting pressure on other carmakers that are struggling to […]