Canadian Minister Confirms Talks with Tesla and Other Automakers
Recent speculation has suggested Tesla is looking to start some sort of production or manufacturing in Canada, based on public lobbyist disclosures and even job listings seeking a “high volume recruiter” in the province of Quebec. Now, according to Reuters, Canadian Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has confirmed the country has been in talks with Tesla, […]
Maserati Says GranTurismo Folgore EV Can Hit Over 200 mph Top Speed
A new update shows that Maserati’s newest electric vehicle (EV) Stellantis’s plans to go 100 percent battery-electric in Europe by 2030. Maserati’s GranTurismo Folgore EV is Stellantis’s first full-electric coupe, and the automaker says it will feature an over-200-mph top speed and a 0-60 mph acceleration of just 2.6 seconds, as revealed in a YouTube […]
Elon Musk Faces Added Plaintiffs, Defendants in $258 Billion Dogecoin Lawsuit
Tesla head Elon Musk has been facing a lawsuit alleging he ran a Dogecoin pyramid scheme, and now the case is set to expand with several new plaintiffs, and the addition of Musk’s other companies as defendants. According to a filing on Tuesday with the presiding Manhattan court reported by Reuters, the $258 billion racketeering […]
Tesla ‘Well-Positioned’ Against Competitors, Says Goldman Sachs
Many analysts are bullish on Tesla, and with recent production upgrades and an uphill challenge for most of the automaker’s competitors, one firm recently doubled down on its long-term expectations for the stock. Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney reiterated a Buy rating on Tesla’s stock on Wednesday, adding that the company “well-positioned” for an upcoming […]
Canada Ranks Second to Last in Global EV Readiness: Study
Which countries are most ready for electric vehicles? The answer may not come as a surprise for industry enthusiasts, but North America may not be as prepared as some once thought. Canada ranked second to last out of 14 countries in accounting firm EY’s global index of EV readiness, as The Financial Post reports. The […]
Google Maps Launches ‘Eco-Friendly Routing’ in Europe, Supports EVs and Hybrids
Google shared several tips for driving more sustainably and saving money on road trips on its blog on Wednesday, including plans to roll out its “eco-friendly routing” across Europe, which previously first debuted in Canada and the USA. The feature will roll out to customers in around 40 European countries, letting drivers select routes that […]
Tesla Reduces Model 3, Model Y Wait Times in China Again
China is the world’s largest auto market, making it a key market for Tesla, and recent production upgrades have led the automaker to reduce wait times in a move to keep up with high demand. Tesla has cut down estimated delivery times for its Model 3 and Y units in China, as reported by Reuters […]
Tesla Model Y Earns Highest 5-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP, ANCAP
Tesla has announced its Model Y has earned a 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), achieving “the highest Overall Score among any vehicle tested under Euro NCAP’s newest, most stringent test protocol.” The electric automaker says “this was based on an evaluation of Model Y’s ability to protect adults, […]
2022.28 Tesla Update to Bring ‘Theater Mode’, Allowing You to Minimize Video
An incoming update is set to provide better access to a Tesla’s touchscreen controls during media playback, according to a recent report. Tesla’s upcoming software update version 2022.28 is set to include Theater Mode for watching videos in a smaller-sized video frame, as reported by Not a Tesla App. The software hasn’t yet begun rolling […]
China’s BYD Jumps to No. 2 in Global EV Battery Market
The world’s electric vehicle (EV) market is growing rapidly as led by the Chinese auto market, and BYD is quickly moving upward as one of the world’s largest EV battery sellers, as shown in a new report. BYD surpassed LG Energy Solutions as the world’s second-largest EV battery seller in July, supplying a total of […]
Ford Recalls 1,000+ Mach-E Vehicles; Rivian Recalls Hundreds of R1T and R1S EVs
Ford and Rivian have become the most recent automakers affected by new recall notices, both with fixes that can’t simply be performed by over-the-air (OTA) updates. Ford is recalling 1,175 Mustang Mach-E units while Rivian is recalling 207 R1T and R1S units, as detailed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Monday (via […]
Watch Tesla FSD Beta 10.69.1.1 vs Double Green Lights [VIDEO]
After Chuck Cook’s unprotected left turn tests using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta gained popularity on the internet, and even got a mention from Tesla, the YouTube host is now taking to double green lights to see how the system does. In a new video shared on Monday, Chuck Cook performed tests at a double […]
Tesla on Path to Cut Model Y 4680 Battery Costs in Half, Say Experts
Implementing Tesla’s 4680 battery cell has been quite the process, but some experts say the end result could chop battery pack pricing by as much as half once it enters mass production. Tesla could cut Model Y battery costs in half with the introduction of the 4680 battery cell, according to several sources familiar with […]
Buying a Tesla Powerwall without Solar ‘Should Be Possible’ by End of 2022: Musk
After Tesla discontinued the sale of its Powerwall without solar panels last year, the company could be slated to reintroduce the option by the end of this year, according to the CEO. @Elon Musk said in a tweet on Tuesday that customers should be able to order a Powerwall without buying Tesla solar by the […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: August 29 – September 4, 2022
Check out all of the new Tesla Superchargers that opened up across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing August 29, 2022 92 Bracken Road, Sandyford, Dublin, Ireland 4 250 kW Tesla August 30, 2022 2 Robert-Bosch-Straße, Regensburg, Germany 12 […]