CATL, the world’s largest battery cell manufacturer and one of Tesla’s most critical suppliers, is scouting new factory sites in Mexico – likely to supply Tesla and other US electric automakers.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, abbreviated as CATL, sort of came out of nowhere. It was founded only a decade ago and has quickly become the world’s largest battery cell…
Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its second-quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, July 20, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is scheduled after the results.
Here we’ll take a look below at what both the street…
Stellantis terminates Jeep joint venture with GAC in China after failed takeover attempt
July 19, 2022
Global automaker Stellantis is making its footprint slightly less global, following the termination of a joint venture established with GAC Group over a decade ago to build Jeeps overseas. Stellantis has cited a “lack of progress” in acquiring a majority stake in the JV…
Propella 7S electric bike review: Simplicity and slick looks combine in this affordable e-bike
July 19, 2022
The is many things. It’s lightweight. It’s good looking. It’s affordable. The one thing it isn’t, is overly complicated. This e-bike is as simple as it gets and that is part of what makes it so attractive as a commuter e-bike.
If you remember our review of the Propella SS 4.0 last summer, you’ll already be familiar with the most important aspects of the Propella 7S.
The SS is simply…
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta (10.13) is about left turn, animal detection, speed limits, and more
July 19, 2022
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.13) is all about left turns, animal detection, speed limits, and much more. Here are the release notes.
FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the…
HeyBike makes moves in the eBike industry, by upgrading on their very popular . The comes with upgraded components, fit and finish and even some regalia. With a limited run of only 500 units, this bike could sell out this season.
While HeyBike has a variety of bikes, from…
Rimac follows Tesla in developing 46mm battery cells, but at ‘varied heights’ beyond 80mm
July 19, 2022
Less than a week after start of production for its first scaled electric hypercar, Rimac Group continues to expand its growing EV battery business, offering a one-two punch in a relatively nascent industry. Rimac is reportedly developing 46mm battery cells of various heights, similar to Tesla’s more energy dense 4680 cells that have recently begun rolling out in its EVs.
Rimac Automobili was…
A 5-minute EV charging startup raises $59 million
July 19, 2022
A Cambridge University professor’s ultrafast EV battery startup has raised $59 million in Series B funding. Nyobolt aims to develop a battery that can achieve 5-minute EV charging time.
EV charging in 5 minutes
Goslar, Germany-based H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders (HSC), a…
Anti-lock brakes might sound like old tech in cars (and motorcycles to a certain extent), but another two-wheeler has had to deal with brake lockup since its invention – the bicycle. But two different companies have just shown off competing anti-lock braking (ABS) systems…
Tesla has a new self-diagnostic feature in its app
July 18, 2022
Tesla has been working on a new “self-diagnostic” feature in its app that the automaker runs when certain types of service appointments are requested.
For better or worse, Tesla has been heavily betting on its mobile app to handle service.
It can be challenging for some Tesla owners to simply directly contact their local Tesla service center. Instead, everything is handled through Tesla’s…
