Polestar (PSNY) Goes Public on the Nasdaq, Funding to Help Build EVs
It’s been a big week for Polestar, as it has now finalized its Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) merger and has officially gone public. Polestar began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker “PSNY” on Friday, after the company finalized a SPAC deal with Gores Guggenheim, according to CNBC. Gores Guggenheim is an affiliate of The […]
Ford Ends Purchase Option for Leased Electric Vehicles
A new move from Ford could force drivers of leased F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit vans to return the vehicles to dealers after the leasing period is up. Ford is doing away with the option to purchase its EVs at the end of lease periods, according to a letter to dealers recently discovered by […]
SpaceX Starlink Being Used at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is officially off to a great start, and this year it’s been upgraded with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet providing Wi-Fi at some of the peak’s highest, most remote locations. SpaceX’s Starlink is being used for Wi-Fi at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, as seen in a tweet from […]
Cadillac Plans 2023 Celestiq EV Pricing Around a Whopping $300,000: Report
General Motors (GM) will put its luxury sector to the test in an upcoming release, as it prepares to build fewer than 500 units annually of an upcoming electric vehicle (EV). GM plans to debut the upcoming Cadillac Celestiq EV sedan for around $300,000, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by The […]
CATL Launches Fast-Charging ‘Qilin’ EV Battery Packs
The world’s largest producer of battery cells, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL), has just unveiled a new battery pack technology featuring a higher integration level. CATL launched its “Qilin” battery this week, a next-generation cell-to-pack technology that can easily offer a range of over 1,000 km (621 miles), according to a press release shared […]
San Antonio Police to Test Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y
Police across the U.S. are working to electrify their fleets, and one major city in Texas is now the latest station to be approved for a trial period of electric vehicles (EVs). The San Antonio Police Department is planning to invest in Ford and Tesla’s EVs to test if they were suitable for “law enforcement […]
Tesla Launches Enhanced Autopilot in the U.S. and Canada, Again
After Enhanced Autopilot started making its way to other countries around the world, Tesla has relaunched the Autopilot add-on on its website and within the company’s mobile app for purchase (via @SawyerMerritt). Enhanced Autopilot is available for $6,000 USD in the U.S. and $6,400 CAD in Canada, as of writing. The add-on includes the standard […]
Bargersville Police Expanding its Tesla Fleet Amid Surging Gas Prices
The Town of Bargersville in Indiana is set to expand the police department’s Tesla fleet, which currently stands at seven vehicles, amid surging gas prices. According to officer Jeremy Roll from the Bargersville Police Department, he said, “I think it has been a great investment for us so far,” reports Fox59. The police department purchased […]
You Can Attend Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting In-Person by Random Draw
Tesla’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders is set for Thursday, August 4, 2022, set to kick off at 4:30pm CT. It will be live-streamed on the web, plus an in-person event will be available as well, determined by random draw. You can join the 2022 Tesla annual meeting of shareholders virtually by clicking this link. […]
Tesla Virtual Power Plant Pilot Will Pay Powerwall Owners in California
Tesla is asking Powerwall owners in California to join the ‘Tesla Virtual Power Plant’, an Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) pilot offered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Participants joining to support the grid will earn $2/kWh “for every additional kWh your Powerwall delivers during an event.” Tesla says “addjust your Backup Reserve to set […]
2024 Polestar 5 EV Prototype Unveiled with 871 Horsepower
Polestar unveiled a pre-production version of the Polestar 5 on Thursday at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, as detailed by InsideEVs. The automaker’s flagship EV has been described as a “high-performance electric 4-foor GT with proper sports car credentials,” and it’s expected to include a new high-end powertrain currently being developed in […]
GM Electric Vehicles to Get ‘Plug and Charge’ Technology
“Plug and Charge,” a streamlined electric vehicle (EV) charging technology that’s been around since 2014, is set to gain a new automaker as a partner, letting drivers easily plug in and automate payment plans at several charging stations. General Motors (GM) said on Wednesday it plans to join a handful of automakers equipped with Plug […]
Dodge Challenger EV Unveiling Coming at ‘Speed Week’ in August
Dodge plans to share details about its electrified future during the Dodge Speed Week event in August, revealing at least three separate muscle cars at the event. The Speed Week event will take place on Detroit’s famed Woodward Avenue from August 12 and 20, will supposedly hold enough news to fill an entire calendar year, […]
Toyota Recalling 2,700 bZ4X Electric Vehicles: Wheels Might Fall Off, Stop Driving Car [Update]
Toyota is urging owners of its new bZ4X electric SUV to stop driving the car, as part of a worldwide recall, reports the Financial Times. According to the Japanese automaker, its fleet of 2,700 bZ4X electric SUVs could have their wheels fall off, due to loose bolts. Affected vehicles are 2,200 in Europe, 280 in […]
Britishvolt Hopes to Supply Tesla with 4680-Like EV Batteries: Report
One UK-based electric vehicle (EV) battery maker is developing cells it hopes will woo Elon Musk and Tesla, by creating a similar design to the next generation of batteries the U.S. automaker will use. Britishvolt is looking to supply Tesla with EV batteries, with recent designs that are similar to the prototype 4680 battery cells […]