Tesla Model Y AMD Ryzen vs. Model 3 with Intel Atom Chip [VIDEO]
The first of Tesla’s Model Y Performance units began delivering with AMD chips instead of Intel chips last week, and following the switch, we can see the two chips performing side-by-side. A new video shared on Weibo by @42how_ on Monday shows a Tesla Model 3 with an Intel Atom A3950 chip side-by-side with a […]
Israel EV Sales Surge 700% Year-Over-Year, Tesla Dominates Segment
Tesla only began selling its cars in Israel this year, and with less than a year in the country under its belt, the company is already dominating zero-emission vehicle sales in the region. A total of 9,600 electric vehicles (EVs) have been delivered so far this year in Israel, marking a 700 percent increase year […]
GM Says 2022 Cadillac Lyriq EV Launch ‘Ahead of Schedule’ [VIDEO]
General Motors (GM) unveiled the Cadillac Lyriq earlier this year for a starting price of $59,990 USD, and now the company is saying production of its first electric vehicle (EV) is actually ahead of schedule. GM has said that the Cadillac Lyriq’s components and technology features have surpassed 80 percent validation, ahead of where the […]
NIO Reaches 678 Total EV Battery Swap Stations in China
After NIO’s announcement of the ET7 sedan debut in Shenzen earlier this month, NIO has also increased its number of swap stations across China, as it continues to bolster the charging and battery swapping network in the country. NIO has added 10 new swap stations as of Tuesday, bringing its total number of swap stations […]
Watch Tesla FSD Beta 10.5 Drive in Thanksgiving Traffic for Over 9 Hours [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Autopilot systems are both meant to be monitored by a human driver who is ready to take over, but in some cases, the driver may not need to take over at all. Whole Mars Catalog took a Tesla Model 3 with FSD for a drive from the San Francisco Bay […]
SpaceX Reportedly Faces Raptor Engine ‘Crisis’ for Starship, ‘Bankruptcy’ Risk: Rumour [Update]
Is SpaceX facing production issues with its Raptor engine line for its Starship? That’s what an apparently obtained email details, reportedly sent to employees by CEO Elon Musk, as shared by Space Explored. The email from Musk to employees says the Raptor production line crisis is now “much worse than it had seemed a few […]
Tesla to Provide Cybertruck, Product Roadmap Updates in January 2022: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent some time on Twitter today talking about Cybertruck and the company’s upcoming roadmap update. In a discussion about the yoke steering wheel, Musk said, it “allows unobstructed view of the screen”, referring to the Model S refresh. “Acid test for new interface is use it for 2 weeks & see […]
Honda’s EV Plan for North America: Working with GM ‘Best Solution’ for Now
Honda: Working with GM for North American EVs is ‘Best Solution’ For Now In an interview, Honda President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe says he’s readying the company for a dramatic shift to EVs, according to a report from Automotive News. The interview from Automotive News covered a range of topics, largely centering around the company’s […]
Mercedes Vision EQXX Electric Vehicle Claims 621 Miles of Range
The Mercedes-Benz EQS recently gained a Mercedes-AMG high-performance version, and just a couple of months after the announcement, the company has begun teasing a new zero-emission vehicle, set to be even more efficient. Mercedes-Benz is planning to head to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 3, 2022 to debut its Vision EQXX electric vehicle […]
SpaceX Starlink Possibly Coming to Sri Lanka, Talks Underway
The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced that it is already in talks with SpaceX about bringing Starlink to Sri Lanka, according to a report from ReadMe. The TRCSL said the first round of discussions is heavily focused on regulatory mandates and important precursors for introducing the service – which it also […]
136 Tesla Superchargers Opening in Greater Austin within 4 Months
Although Tesla drastically expands its Supercharger network on an ongoing basis, new charging sites are still a warm welcome for most Tesla users amidst increasing electric vehicle (EV) popularity. Tesla is currently adding a total of 136 new Superchargers between November and March of 2022, according to a post from @CYB3RTX, who spotted a number […]
Tesla Employees Make More Hourly vs. GM’s Unionized Employees [VIDEO]
After the U.S. President Joe Biden snubbed Tesla in favor of unionized automakers in the recently-proposed electric vehicle (EV) tax credit increase, one company head is officially being questioned on why they’re getting different treatment. In a video interview at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit between Andrew Sorkin and GM CEO Mary Barra, Sorkin […]
Nissan to Spend $17.6 Billion for 23 New Battery-Powered Cars Through 2026
After Nissan shared that the upcoming Ariya electric vehicle (EV) would be priced starting at $47,125 USD earlier this month, the company has officially unveiled plans to increase its funding for zero-emission vehicles. Nissan announced plans on Monday to spend 2 trillion yet ($17.58 billion USD) to add 23 new battery-electric vehicles to its repertoire […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: Nov. 22-28, 2021
Courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, here’s a list of all the new Supercharger sites that went live across the globe this past week: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Nov. 22, 2021 2951 State Hwy 9, Ballston Spa, NY, USA 8 250 kW Tesla Nov. 22, 2021 The Fashion […]
Mattel’s Remote Controlled Tesla Cybertruck Back in Stock
Mattel has restocked its Hot Wheels R/C 1:10 Tesla Cybertruck, priced at $100 USD and limited to 2 per user. The R/C truck was teased back in May and comes with a ‘yoke’ remote as well. “The Hot Wheels 1:10 R/C Cybertruck combines the cutting-edge innovation of Tesla with the incredible prestige of Hot Wheels […]