Smartphone Maker Xiaomi to Build Electric Vehicles, Report Says
China smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is looking to enter into the electric vehicle (EV) space with the help of Great Wall Motor Company’s factory space, reports Reuters. The news comes from three people familiar with the matter who declined to be identified since the information is not yet public. Along with hopes to use the company’s […]
Edmunds Tests Model 3/Y Range Again After Tesla Pushes Back [VIDEO]
While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) puts in place range estimates for every electric vehicle (EV), these numbers are not always precise. This results in range anxiety for EV owners when they aren’t certain that their cars will drive as far as they claim to. After Tesla disputed a claim from a February report that […]
SpaceX Rocket Debris Burns Up in the Sky, Puts on Dazzling Light Show [VIDEO]
SpaceX has been periodically launching new Starlink satellites into orbit with its Falcon 9 rocket booster, and debris from a recent launch left Oregon residents and others in the Pacific Northwest completely blown away. In a video uploaded Thursday by YouTube channel Andy’s Auto Care Plus, a dazzling display of lights is seen above an […]
SpaceX Starship SN11 Test Flight Set for Friday, March 26
Starship SN11; Image Credit: Trevor Mahlmann via tmahlmann.com It appears SpaceX is ready to send its Starship SN11 prototype for a 10km test flight, on Friday, March 26, 2021. The news comes as local residents in the area received notices of a temporary closure of Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4, for Friday, March […]
Tesla Cybertruck Won’t Have Door Handles, Confirms Elon Musk
Image via @liamm Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck won’t have door handles, confirmed CEO Elon Musk on Thursday morning. When asked if the Tesla leader could share a Cybertruck update, Musk casually replied, “there will be no handles”. There will be no handles — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 25, 2021 Removing door handles would increase aerodynamics and […]
PepsiCo to Add 15 Tesla Semi Trucks to Fleet by End of 2021
Despite recent production delays to the Tesla Semi, the all-electric cargo truck is still on track to deliver this year, and one company has already shared details on its deliveries of the electric vehicle (EV). In a press release Thursday, PepsiCo announced that it’s reducing its greenhouse gases in half, a move made possible by […]
Mitrex Solar Roof Panels Mimic Traditional Shingles, Like Tesla Solar
Demand for solar roofing is at an all-time high right now, with Tesla and other companies racing to keep up with new solar orders across North America. Canadian manufacturer Mitrex, based in Etobicoke, Ontario, has announced entry into the solar roofing market with a new solar roof that mimics the aesthetic of the traditional shingle […]
Tesla Model 3 Deliveries are Ready in Israel, Report Says
Earlier this year, Tesla began taking Model 3 orders from customers in Israel. Now, many of those orders are set for delivery, according to new reports. Tesla follower Sawyer Merritt reported Wednesday approximately 238 Tesla Model 3s have arrived in Israel and are set for delivery by the end of the month. While the first […]
Tesla Presses U.S. Court to Reinstate High Emissions Penalties
Following the Trump administration’s removal of high emissions penalties put in place by the Obama administration, Tesla is calling on a U.S. appeals court to reinstate the regulation, which would more than double penalties for auto manufacturers failing to meet fuel efficiency requirements, according to Reuters. On January 14, before President Joe Biden took office, […]
China’s NIO Reaches 2 Million Electric Vehicle Battery Swaps
Chinese automaker and Tesla rival NIO has seen all-time highs this year (but not at the moment!) with the release of its ET7 flagship sedan, and the battery swapping electric vehicle (EV) company has now reached another major milestone in 2021. On Thursday, @driving_china reported that NIO had reached 2 million battery swaps, marking an […]
Tesla Surpasses 6,000 Superchargers Across Europe at 600 Locations
Tesla has hit a milestone of reaching over 6,000 Superchargers across Europe, at 600 locations and counting, according to the company on Thursday morning. 6,000+ Superchargers across Europe — at 600 locations and counting! 📸 by @EPavlic, @MinimalDuck & @_better_e pic.twitter.com/Yf36HRO9MC — Tesla (@Tesla) March 25, 2021 During Tesla’s Q4 2020 earnings, the company revealed […]
Direct Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Sales in Connecticut Just Got One Step Closer
Direct auto sales bills have been popular in the last few years with the rise of Tesla, an electric car company that doesn’t have franchised dealerships, such as in Connecticut. On Wednesday, the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee passed Senate Bill 127, a bill that effectively allows direct sales from auto companies to customers in Connecticut […]
Tesla Decanter Now Available for Purchase in Europe and China
Tesla has launched the ‘Tesla Decanter’ for purchase, which is the company’s Tesla Tequila bottle, but without any liquor inside. “Inspired by Tesla Tequila, the Tesla Decanter is the perfect addition to your home bar. With its lightning silhouette, each hand-blown carafe holds up to 750 mL of your favorite spirit. With the Tesla lettering and the […]
Tesla to Open Pop-Up Store in Budapest, Hungary in April
It appears Tesla will be opening up a pop-up store in Budapest, Hungary. According to information shared by the Tesla Club Magyarország on Facebook (via e-cars.hu), a member said they received a letter that said, “I would like to inform you that we plan to open the first official Tesla store in Hungary in the […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 in the U.S. by $500
Tesla has increased the price of its Model 3 sedan for customers in the United States. Changes to the company’s website note a $500 USD increase to the entry Standard Range Plus and Long Range AWD versions. Check out the new prices below, spotted by @Tesla_adri: Standard Range Plus RWD: $37,990 USD (was $37,490) Long […]