Tesla’s stock (TSLA) tumbled today on price cuts across its lineup and the dream sold by Elon Musk that Tesla vehicles will become an “appreciating asset” is going away.
The automaker did a bit of a news dump late last night with the release of the updated Model 3 in Europe and Asia.
While the launch of the new version was bad for the company, the other two changes to Tesla’s lineup were…
Battle Motors and Elgin Sweeper Company have collaborated to put the first all-electric street sweeper into service in the US, and we got to drive it.
The city of Los Angeles unveiled the new electric sweeper last month, and it’s putting it into service this year, mainly…
Nissan Altima's run ends in 2025 as focus turns to electric vehicles
September 1, 2023
The popular midsize Altima sedan will ride off into the sunset in 2025 as Nissan shifts its focus to electric vehicles. But the automaker isn’t abandoning the sedan segment altogether.
Nissan is retiring the gas-powered Altima
The Nissan Altima was a popular choice for…
Tesla is testing the Cybertruck with a dual-motor powertrain, according to new pictures of a prototype of the electric pickup truck.
We also get a good look at the interior.
Amid all the news with the release of the updated Model 3, Model S/X configuration update, and FSD price change, we almost missed a very interesting new sighting of the Cybertruck.
The pictures, leaked through the Cybertruck…
Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition with sinister Stealth theme teased
September 1, 2023
Lucid Motors (LCID) dropped a teaser for its Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition featuring its sinister Stealth theme. The blacked-out luxury EV will debut at the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility).
The Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition is a new limited-production model…
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) announced Friday it has hired Dr. Kjell Gruner as chief commercial officer (CCO) and president of business growth. Gruner brings over 25 years of auto experience to Rivian, most recently serving as CEO of Porsche Cars North America.
Rivian hires…
Hyundai and LG to spend an extra $2B on their US EV battery plant
September 1, 2023
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) are going to inject an additional $2 billion into their $4.3 billion US EV battery factory.
Carmaker Hyundai and lithium-ion battery maker LGES signed a memorandum of understanding at LGES’s headquarters in Seoul in May. The two companies will 50/50 open their EV battery plant in Bryan County, Georgia, south of Savannah. It will be adjacent to…
Tesla FSD Beta tried to kill me last night
September 1, 2023
I was testing Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta update last night (v11.4.7), and a new aggressive bug has nearly made me crash at highway speed twice.
Please take this as a public service announcement.
I received the new FSD Beta v11.4.7 update on my Model 3…
Tesla has cut prices on the Model S and X, with price drops of 15-19% in the US on all trim levels (and similar cuts in the rest of the world), except for the brand-new Standard Range model which was introduced just over two weeks ago and is now no longer available.
Good…
NIU launches new lighter, stronger carbon fiber electric scooters
September 1, 2023
NIU, the Beijing-based power player in the electric scooter market, has just released a pair of new electric scooters. Unlike the moped-style rides that the company is most famous for, these are standing scooters. Meet the NIU KQi Air and KQi Air X.
Crafted of a carbon fiber frame, the KQi Air X tips the scales at just 25.8 lb (11.7 kg). For a ride that can hit 20 mph (32 km/h), that’s pretty…
