GM to Launch Electric Delivery Truck for FedEx and Others
A new challenger has entered the ring to rival Rivian’s electric delivery van for Amazon, and it’s reportedly coming alongside an electric pallet to make moving packages easier. The EV600 commercial electric truck will be one of two initially-released products for FedEx from General Motors’ (GM’s) new startup, BrightDrop, which is set to launch later […]
Russia Claims SpaceX Starlink Internet is for Advancing U.S. Military Interests
The world of internet service providers (ISPs) is competitive, to be sure, and in the years to come, as more low-Earth orbit satellite internet companies arise, they’ll become that way too. To keep up with competition, Russia’s State Duma legislative body is considering imposing fines on those who use Western-based satellite companies like SpaceX’s Starlink, […]
Apple Met with California EV Startup Canoo to Discuss Car Plans
We’re now starting to hear more and more about what Apple might be up to for its electric car plans. According to The Verge, Apple met with Los Angeles-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, Canoo, in the first half of 2020. Both companies discussed investment and even acquisition, cite unnamed sources. Canoo owns a proprietary skateboard […]
Tesla ‘Model 2’ Concept Imagined by 19-Year Old Design Student [PICS]
Tesla announced during its 2020 Battery Day event it plans to produce a $25,000 USD electric vehicle in three years. CEO Elon Musk has said this smaller EV would be designed locally at Giga Berlin, while recently, Tesla started seeking out candidates for a design director at its design studio in China. While we’ve seen […]
First Tesla Supercharger Under Construction in Greece
The first Tesla Supercharger station has been spotted under construction in Athens, Greece. According to the Tesla Fans Greece Facebook page, Panagiotis S. shared two spy pictures of the Supercharger, located behind the Golden Hall on Pittara at OAKA, across from the Olympic Stadium. Behind fencing, you can see six Tesla Superchargers wrapped in plastic […]
Canada Invests $1.1 Million for Electric Vehicle Smart Grid in Nova Scotia
The Government of Canada announced today it has invested $1,119,000 CAD ($879,000 USD) for Nova Scotia Power to create what it calls a “cost-effective energy solutions for an electric vehicle (EV) smart grid–integrated system.” The pilot project “will demonstrate and assess smart charging EV solutions and technologies for the potential to make more efficient use […]
EV Market is Tesla’s World, Everyone Else is Paying Rent Says Analyst [VIDEO]
Following a successful NIO Day event, with the launch of its ET7 Sedan and its stock subsequently reaching an all-time high, there are questions as to NIO’s role in taking on electric vehicle (EV) tech giant Tesla (TSLA) in China, the former’s home market. On Monday, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives was featured on TD Ameritrade’s […]
Sony Vision-S Electric Vehicle Now Road Testing in Europe [VIDEO]
Last year, Sony alluded to a potential upcoming electric vehicle (EV), and just when the world started to forget, the company dropped a stunning new video of a prototype. On Monday, Sony released a teaser video of public road testing for the Vision-S prototype, and at first glance, it’s a beautiful piece of EV machinery. […]
NHTSA Battery Safety Initiative Pushes for Safer Electric Vehicles
While Tesla’s cars are largely considered safe from accidents and other driving-related incidents, the biggest criticism of electric vehicle (EV) safety in general is the correlation with battery fires. In a new bid to push the EV auto industry towards safer car batteries, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Saturday it will increase […]
Tesla Hits Record Sales in China for December 2020
Tesla’s no stranger to setting records, and a recent record for December 2020 shows how successful the company really is. In December 2020, Tesla registered 23,804 Model 3s in China, according to numbers shared by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) and as reported by Tesmanian (save 10% off mats with coupon code TESLANORTH10). This […]
Tesla Model Y NHTSA Crash Tests See Perfect Scores [VIDEO]
Another major benefit of Tesla’s cars, beyond their lack of carbon emissions, is the sheer level of safety they offer. From one test to the next, Tesla continues to make improvements to the safety of its cars, and in a recent test, it showed the same marked improvement one might expect. In a recent set […]
Tesla Incorporates Subsidiary in India, Ahead of Expected 2021 Launch
Tesla has been expanding its operations all around the world, and the newest expansion is well on its way to coming to fruition. According to a regulatory filing Tuesday, Tesla has officially incorporated Tesla Motors India and Energy Private Limited from its Bengaluru office, as reported by Reuters. The filing brings the company one step […]
Tesla Model Y Heated Steering Wheel Has Landed in the U.S. [VIDEO]
When Tesla launched Model Y sales in China on New Year’s day, one of the exclusive features of the SUV for the country was a heated steering, making recent rumours come to life. Many wondered when a heated steering wheel for Model Y would expand beyond China, and now we’re seeing it on the SUV […]
You Can Now Buy Tesla Model Y Snow Chains for 21″ Uberturbine Wheels
Tesla recently updated its online shop to add Model Y 21-inch snow chains, priced at $545 USD. These snow chains are for Model Y customers with 21-inch wheels, such as the Uberturbines. “The König K-Summit XXL K66 snow chain provides excellent traction and durability in snowy conditions. With no complex attachments, the newly upgraded design […]
Tesla Model Y with Single Piece Rear Casting Already in the United States [PIC]
During Tesla’s Q1 2020 update, the company shared how its Model Y rear underbody was currently made from two pieces of metal, but would “eventually” become a single piece, thanks to a casting production process. For Tesla’s Model 3 rear underbody, construction of this area requires 70 pieces of metal. But with a Giga Press, […]