Tesla delivered its first Model Y Performance in China on Thursday, and the big changes were the inclusion of AMD Ryzen chips powering the company’s compact crossover SUV, taking a feature from the Model S and Model X refresh. This trickle-down effect of AMD chips instead of Intel in China for Model Y, got many […]
According to China’s state-backed Beijing Daily newspaper, Tesla is said to spend up to 1.2 billion yuan ($187.91 million USD) to expand its Gigafactory in Shanghai, reports Reuters. The reported investment by Tesla would allow the electric automaker to support over 4,000 new jobs. According to the Beijing Daily, information comes from environmental disclosures found […]
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has signed an agreement with Quebec’s Bus Carriers Federation for a $400 million CAD loan to provincial bus operators that will fund the purchase of 4,000 electric school buses over the next five years — reports Electric Autonomy Canada. The investment is part of the CIB’s planned $1.5 billion CAD […]
The police department of Logan City, Ohio, received its very first all-electric Model Y police cruiser earlier this week — reports The Scioto Post. At the beginning of the year, Logan City announced it would go electric for some of the new additions to its fleet of police cruisers. When city officials weighed their available EV […]
NIO today launched a new “battery sharing” pilot program on its app that allows participants to share their 100-kWh long-range battery packs with others in exchange for compensation in the form of NIO Credits — reports CnEVPost. Currently, NIO is the only EV manufacturer in the Chinese market with a model that includes battery swapping, with […]
Apple has hired Soonho Ahn from Samsung SDI Co. back in late 2019 to lead the iPhone maker’s global battery developments, and now the latter has been poached by Volkswagen to work in Germany. Manager Magazin reports Volkswagen is has hired Ahn to ramp up its PowerCo battery division. According to Ahn’s LinkedIn, he is […]
NIO and Shell today announced a strategic cooperation agreement to improve the charging experience for electric vehicle (EV) owners around the world, with a particular focus on NIO drivers. The partnership will first bear fruit in China and Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, NIO and Shell will build a network of co-branded battery […]
At the Seoul auto show on Thursday, Kia unveiled the second-generation Niro compact CUV with options for an all-electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid powertrain — reports Automotive News. Kia shows off second-generation Niro compact crossover at Seoul auto show https://t.co/4MvVRmBnfu pic.twitter.com/X9t3IzRFEt — Automotive News (@Automotive_News) November 25, 2021 Kia, a subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor […]
Update March 12, 2023: Looks like Tesla’s Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for the Model S Plaid unlocks the vehicle’s top speed, as shown in this YouTube video after a driver was able to review it thanks to Tesla Belgium. The Tesla Model S Plaid launched with an advertised top speed of 200 mph, but Tesla’s […]
On Thursday, Tesla China delivered the first-ever Gigafactory Shanghai-made Model Y Performance to a lucky Tesla Employee in Shanghai (via @JayinShanghai). The news comes just a couple of days after Tesla China announced it would start delivering the Model Y Performance sometime this week. Tesla China delivered the first MIC Tesla Model Y Performance to this […]
On Tuesday, the Ontario Liberal Party announced a campaign pledge to offer an $8,000 incentive for buying or leasing a new electric vehicle (EV) in the province, should they succeed in the provincial election slated to take place next June 2022 in the Canadian province — reports CBC News. Steven Del Duca, leader of the […]
According to Electrek, a recent policy change has resulted in Tesla issuing final deadlines to customers who have ordered a vehicle but have delayed their deliveries by six months or more. Tesla’s order agreement requires customers to schedule delivery of their vehicle within 30 days of it becoming available. If you want to delay delivery by […]
According to This is Money, a new efficiency ‘E-rating’ has been launched in the U.K that rates electric vehicles (EVs) from A++ to E depending on overall efficiency. The rating system has been established by Electrifying.com, a website that provides information and advice to potential EV buyers and existing owners. Electrifying.com says the purpose of the […]
Tesla has restocked its 18’ and 24’ Wall Connector in the online shop, but also increased the price by 10% in the U.S. to $550 USD, a $50 USD price hike compared to before. In Canada, the Wall Connector increased to $700 CAD, up from $635 CAD, a $65 CAD increase. “Wall Connector is the […]
Tesla’s online shop now has a listing for a Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit, at a cool price of $20,000 USD, with availability expected in mid-2022 (via @BLKMDL3). “Designed for the ultimate track experience, the Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit is a complete hardware package that delivers maximum, repeatable stopping power […]
