‘World’s Fastest’ Tesla Model 3 Hits the Track, Modified by Unplugged Performance
Tesla fanatics at Unplugged Performance teamed up with Swedish Hypercar company Koenigsegg to produce aftermarket parts for the Model 3, and since the announcement, one publication has taken the vehicle to the test track to see how the partnership did. A new track test and review of the Tesla Model 3 Performance as modded with […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin to Elect Works Council on February 28
As Tesla still awaits final approval for its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, located in Grünheide, Germany, the company has selected a day to elect its first works council in the country. Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg will select its first works council on February 28, according to a statement on Thursday from Germany’s biggest union IG Metall (via Auto […]
IIHS Developing Safeguard Rating System for Partially Automated Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced plans on Thursday to develop a rating program for evaluating cars with partial automation, according to a press release from the agency. The first set of ratings is expected to be debuted in 2022, though it’s unclear exactly when due to supply chain issues making it tough […]
Tesla and India Discussions Hit ‘Weird Stalement Situation’: Report
Tesla’s discussion with the government of India over lowered import duty costs has not made progress, according to those familiar with the matter and as reported by Reuters. The government is still holding off on offering tax breaks to Tesla until the U.S.-based automaker commits to manufacturing goods locally. One source with direct knowledge of […]
SpaceX Lands $102 Million U.S. Air Force Contract for Cargo Transportation
SpaceX has won a five-year logistics contract worth $102 million USD from the U.S. Air Force, not to launch cargo into space, but to develop and demonstrate technologies that could viably be used to transport military cargo and humanitarian aid anywhere on the planet on a heavy rocket — reports SpaceNews. The contract was awarded […]
GM Plans EV Fast Chargers Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
General Motors Co. on Wednesday announced plans for electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers and mobile power generators (MPGs) powered by its hydrogen fuel cell technology, known as HYDROTEC. In addition to HYDROTEC-powered retail DC fast-charging stations for EVs, GM will be working on MPGs capable of providing fast-charging for EVs outside of permanent charge points […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Center Console Trays Back in Stock
Tesla’s Center Console Trays for Model 3 and Model Y have been restocked in the company’s online shop, priced at $30 USD. “The Model 3/Y Center Console Trays help you stay organized with two flocked bins for your center console. The rear tray is a great size for larger items while the front tray is […]
Tesla Safety Scores for All Basic Autopilot Owners? ‘OK’ Says Elon Musk
When a Wednesday tweet from Tesla Club – San Diego (@sdteslaowners) suggested that all Tesla owners with basic Autopilot functionality, which comes standard on Tesla cars as of 2019, should have access to the Safety Score feature, Tesla CEO Elon Musk approved of the idea. Ok — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 19, 2022 Replying with […]
2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Quick Review by Sandy Munro [VIDEO]
Sandy Munro and his team have shared their first impressions of the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicle. According to Munro, Hyundai provided a press vehicle for them to take a look at. The IONIQ 5 has dual electric motors for 320 horsepower and has a 77.4 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery system (800V). It also […]
Over 100 Tesla Model Y Cars Spotted at Gigafactory Berlin [VIDEO]
Tesla is rounding out construction at its German factory, as the U.S. automaker is pumping out more pre-production Model Y units than ever before–for testing purposes only of course. Tobias Lindh shared a time lapse video of drone footage on Wednesday from Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, complete with even more Model Y units in the facility’s parking […]
Ford Expects Record $8.2 Billion Gain on its Rivian Investment
As electric vehicles (EVs) shift to become the primary focus for most automakers, vehicle manufacturing giant Ford says its already seen major gains on a recent investment into another startup automaker. Ford said it made an $8.2 billion Q4 gain on its initial investments into Rivian, after the EV automaker startup debuted its R1T electric […]
Tesla Launches 20-Year Solar Roof Loan with Lower Monthly Payments
Tesla announced on Wednesday its 20-year Solar Roof loan with lower monthly payments, is now available. The company’s website asks prospective users to enter their home address and average electric bill to continue to see rates. Pricing varies depending on the size of your home and your location. 20-year Solar Roof loan with lower monthly […]
NIO’s First Battery Swap Station in Norway Goes Live
Image credit: Weibo user ‘Delo loves to drive’ As NIO plans on rivaling Tesla and Volkswagen in Norway, the company is unfolding its electric vehicle (EV) roadmap in the new market with its first newly-operational battery swap station in the country. NIO’s first battery swap station in Norway is now operational, after beginning construction last […]
GM Lands Tax Break for $1.3 Billion EV, Battery Expansion Plans in Detroit
General Motors (GM) has shared plans to invest more than $3 billion USD into building electric vehicles (EVs) in Michigan, and a new update holds that the company will see some tax breaks for its Orion plant expansion project. The Board of Trustees for Michigan’s Orion Township approved a 12-year tax break plan for GM […]
Tesla Aftermarket Parts from Koenigsegg and Unplugged Performance Coming Soon
The Unplugged Performance (UP) racing team has set a number of records in Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs), and a newly-announced partnership with the team seems a great omen for more victories in the future. UP announced a new partnership with Swedish Hypercar company Koenigsegg Advanced Manufacturing (KAM) on Wednesday, according to Motortrend. While the crew […]