Jessica Barraza, 38, has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Tesla, alleging “nightmarish” conditions of unchecked inappropriate behavior from coworkers at the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s factory in Fremont, California — reports Reuters. Barraza, who works night shifts at the Fremont factory as a production associate, says she endured “near-daily” catcalls and inappropriate touching during […]
China-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Xpeng Motors saw a sales boost in October, and now the company has revealed a new EV to the public eye, set to debut to customers by next year. Xpeng Motors unveiled an electric SUV called the G9, and after launching the vehicle in China in Q3 of 2022, the […]
Some analysts have emphasized how much of the market share Tesla may own within five years, though a new report shows that Tesla drivers may not find the cars as reliable as one would think. Consumer Reports (CR) shared a report on Thursday focusing on Auto Reliability in 2021, and in the report, the publication […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better bill on Friday, and while the legislation increases tax credits for buyers of certain zero-emission vehicle companies, it leaves out support for the largest one – California-based Tesla. A new video from HyperChange shared on Thursday shows the host, Gali, explaining why he […]
A new video shared by CNN‘s Transportation Editor Michael Ballaban shows him testing out a Tesla Model 3 with Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta engaged on the streets of New York. It appears the vehicle was lent to CNN from an owner who had qualified for FSD beta. The video shows a series of apparent missteps […]
After deciding last month that LG would be paying for General Motors’ (GM’s) Chevy Bolt recall, the company is deploying a software update that’s expected to solve the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) fire issues. GM said it plans to drop restrictions on where Chevy Bolt EV drivers can park and charge, with a new software becoming […]
After U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled his Build Back Better plan with a proposal to increase tax credits on zero-emission vehicles, the Build Back Better plan has officially passed the House. The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion USD Build Back Better bill on Friday, according to CNET. The bill passed […]
Tesla has unveiled new gift cards in its online shop for its US Tesla Shop on Friday (via @SawyerMerritt). “Give the gift of Tesla all year long. Add a personalized message to your digital Tesla Gift Card for any occasion and share the transition to a sustainable future with family and friends. Tesla Gift Cards […]
Tesla has updated its entry Model 3 rear-wheel drive in China, as noted by @42how_. The updated Model 3 has increased in price by 15,000 RMB to 250,900 RMB. Also, the range has increased from NEDC 486 km to the China light-duty vehicle test cycle (CLTC)556 km. CLTC was created by the China Automotive Technology […]
According to Automotive News, Ford has announced plans to double its projected global electric vehicle (EV) production to 600,000 units within the next 24 months. If Ford succeeds in doing so, the veteran automaker will become the No. 2 manufacturer of EVs in the U.S., behind only Tesla. According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, the carmaker […]
Heading into a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was “a little bit concerned” about the U.S.’s proposed increase in electric vehicle (EV) tax credits for locally assembled, union-built cars — reports Global News. “We are a little bit […]
As Apple’s electric car project, dubbed “Project Titan,” continues to take shape, the electric vehicle (EV) team’s new head is reportedly shifting the team’s focus to double down on autonomous driving technology. Apple is planning to accelerate its development plans for an electric vehicle (EV), with a renewed focus particularly on the EV’s self-driving capabilities, […]
The General Motors (GM) commercial electric vehicle (EV) arm BrightDrop will supply a number of vans to Merchant’s Fleet, as shared in a statement from the vehicle leasing company on Thursday. Merchant’s Fleet has shared plans to purchase as many as 5,400 electric delivery van units from BrightDrop, according to a report from Automotive News. […]
Adding to its current lineup of impressive electric vehicles (EVs), Porsche has revealed a new Taycan model that offers something special to U.S. buyers. Porsche shared the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo on Tuesday, just ahead of this year’s L.A. Auto Show, according to CNET. The Porsche Taycan GTS features a […]
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed it would be rolling out Starlink internet at U.S. Superchargers, the company has gone on to clarify that it doesn’t plan to use Starlink internet in China. Tesla reportedly stated that it has no plans to use Starlink service in China’s mainland, emphasizing Chinese data storage protocol would be […]
