Electrify America announced that it has now deployed over 30 MW of battery capacity using Tesla Powerpacks at over 140 charging stations.
In 2019, Tesla and Electrify America, VW’s electric vehicle charging network, announced that they reached a deal for the former to deploy Powerpacks at more than 100 charging stations operated by the latter.
We have been tracking their progress in…
BMW thinks its futuristic 75 mph electric scooter will corner the US market. Here’s how
December 3, 2021
When BMW first debuted its futuristic concept electric scooter last year, it looked like a lofty design experiment without much chance for a real future. But perhaps more shocking than the design was the fact that BMW actually followed through with it, putting the BMW CE 04…
Polestar publicly reveals Polestar 5, shares three-year plan for two additional EV models
December 3, 2021
During a live event at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, Polestar has shared its three-year business plan that includes the launch of three new EVs, including two SUVs and the Polestar 5 sports sedan. Furthermore, the Swedish automaker shared its 2021 revenue, alongside…
Tesla (TSLA) asks US Government to waive tariffs on graphite from China, says it can’t get it elsewhere
December 3, 2021
Tesla is asking the US Government to waive tariffs on graphite coming from China – claiming it can’t get it elsewhere.
In three separate filings with the United States Trade Representative’s office, Tesla has asked the government to continue to waive tariffs on:
Artificial graphite, in powder or flake form
Artificial graphite, in powder form
Natural graphite, in powder form
Tesla says…
Chevy Bolt production will resume in the last week of January
December 3, 2021
GM will bring the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV back into production in the week of January 24, 2022. Production is currently paused as GM sorts out a battery recall on both models.
In August, GM recalled all Bolt EVs and EUVs responding to a battery defect that had led to fires.
Late on December 1, Tesla launched “Cyberquad for Kids” on its online shop. The Cyberquad for Kids comes with a price tag of $1,900 and a top speed of 10 mph.
The Tesla Cyberquad was first introduced in a “one more thing” moment of Elon Musk’s 2019 Cybertruck…
Stellantis CEO complains about being forced to make EVs and not knowing how to profit from them
December 2, 2021
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares made some interesting comments that amounted to claiming that electric vehicles are being “imposed” on them and that they don’t know how to make them profitably.
Prior to becoming Stellantis, Fiat Chrysler was seen as a laggard in the race to electrification and the PSA Group wasn’t exactly a leader either.
Since joining forces, the new CEO of the…
Tesla today announced that it has officially moved its headquarters to a location next to Gigafactory Texas in Austin.
At Tesla’s 2021 shareholder’s meeting in October, Elon Musk announced that Tesla would be moving its headquarters from Palo Alto, California, to…
Ex-Tesla VP turned Apple Car engineer poached by electric plane startup in latest staff loss
December 2, 2021
Apple has lost a senior member of its autonomous electric car team to a startup focused on electric aviation. Michael Schwekutsch, who left Tesla to join Apple as senior director of engineering for Special Projects Group in 2019, has left the company to work for Archer. This…
Tesla Model S Plaid gets a minigun in the frunk and night vision
December 2, 2021
A Tesla Model S Plaid was modified to have a minigun in the frunk and night vision system. If you’re asking yourself, “Why?” I don’t really have an answer for you in this article.
Last week, we reported on YouTube channel Fullmag turning a Tesla Model X into a war machine with dual machine guns coming out of the falcon wings.
The vehicle was built for Black Rifle Coffee for PR and…
