Lucky for electric vehicle (EV) companies like Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian, Michigan House Bill 6233 has been left in the dust. On Monday, a Lucid spokesperson revealed to CNET that Michigan House Bill 6233 had died in its final week of potential legislation. The bill, which was to effectively ban non-Michigan companies like Tesla, Lucid, […]
As one might expect, the world is slowly, but surely, making a transition from traditional gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs). In a survey released by Consumer Reports, the publication found that out of 3,392 American adults with driver’s licenses, a whopping 71 percent said they would consider purchasing an EV in the future. In […]
While Tesla’s Gigafactories in Berlin, Germany and Austin, Texas are on their way to completion, it’s been exciting to see them develop over time. In a breakthrough video released Sunday by YouTube channel Teslair, we get an inside look (literally!) at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin progress, with the help of a 4K drone flying into what […]
‘Tis the season for National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – and for the Ford Mustang Mach-E, according to a new ad starring both. A new Ford commercial starring the cast of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation shares the supposed power of the Ford Mustand Mach-E – Ford’s first electric vehicle (EV) release. Apparently, it’s got enough electricity […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says “it’s not a big deal” to charge your Tesla to 100% every night, but previously noted he recommends a charge to 90 to 95%. The reason? “At 100% state of charge, regen braking doesn’t work, because the battery is full, so car is less energy efficient,” added Musk. It’s not […]
Tesla’s factory in Brandenburg, Germany may have hit a dead stop from deforestation efforts, but Gigafactory Texas is plugging away, day by day, even on the week of Christmas. In a video released Monday by Jeff Roberts, we get a 4K drone flyover look at Tesla Gigafactory Austin on its 152nd day, with its first […]
The first Tesla Supercharger in Hawaii is coming—to the island of Lanai, the smallest of the Hawaiian islands, home to roughly 3,200 residents. According to a permit discovered by @MontrealTesla, the Tesla Supercharger will be located in Lanai City on the island of Lanai. The Scope of Work details the project set for the parking […]
Third-party Tesla accessory maker, Hansshow, has launched a Christmas sale offering up to 25% off its power trunk kits, audio kits and its latest touchscreen products. You can check out the discounts below… Save 25% off with coupon ‘tnscreen’ Model 3, Y Center Console Dashboard Touch Screen (NEW) Model 3, Y Dashboard Touch Screen Swiveling […]
Statistics Canada recently released data on zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) for the first half of 2020, which consists of battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). According to StatCan, “zero-emission vehicles have continued to grow in popularity”, with 3.5% of total new vehicles registered in Canada for the first half of 2020 were ZEVs. This […]
Tesla has launched a Model Y Rear Liftgate Sunshade in its online shop for $80 USD. “Constructed of lightweight mesh fabric with a collapsible rigid frame, the rear sunshade blocks two thirds of solar thermal load without compromising rearward visibility. Easily removable, the sunshade is installed onto the interior of the rear hatch window. When […]
Elon Musk says other automakers are able to access the company’s Supercharger network, “although it’s kind [of] low-key”, said the Tesla CEO on Monday morning. Musk’s response was to Marques Brownlee on Twitter, who asked, “Serious question: Why don’t more electric car makers take up Tesla on their offer to use the Supercharging network? Incompatible […]
If there’s one company that could possibly take on Tesla with a self-driving vehicle, many peg Apple to do so. According to the latest report from Reuters, Apple’s autonomous car efforts are apparently well underway and are said to possibly emerge by 2024. “Apple Inc is moving forward with self-driving car technology and is targeting […]
Tesla’s entry into the S&P 500 index was expected to be a rocky one, although neither bulls or bears could be sure what that truly meant – until Monday when the electric vehicle (EV) company’s entry became offical. After its entry into the S&P on Monday, Tesla’s (TSLA) shares fell as much as 6%, as […]
Part of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s charm is his activity on Twitter, interacting with fans and foes in friendly, informative, and, sometimes, funny ways. And while Musk’s newest tweet is more sappy than we’re used to, the message certainly isn’t lost on his fans. In a new tweet on Monday, Musk has offered a heartfelt […]
After helping Massachusetts pass a historic right-to-repair law, Rich Rebuilds is back at work tinkering with Teslas. And with new diagnostic tools and resources straight from Tesla, Rich has just released an exciting new build – a much larger project than the ATV we recently reported on, and one that’s sure to have gas car […]
