Elon’s NVIDIA deal could spell big trouble for Tesla, Ford’s Explorer EV enters production, and BYD expands into the Bahamas (along with 10 other developing markets). All this and more on today’s Quick Charge!
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Elon Musk asked Nvidia to prioritize GPU shipments to X over Tesla, emails reveal
Elon Musk’s compensation package case will haunt Tesla for years
Ford’s first…
Mercedes and Stellantis have stopped work on their joint European EV battery factory projects, and are reassessing which direction to move forward with the possibility of shifting to cheaper lithium iron phosphate cells.
Mercedes and Stellantis first partnered to form a…
I believe that Elon Musk’s compensation package will haunt Tesla for years as lawsuits are already piling up.
Everyone is pointing fingers at who they think is responsible for this situation. Here’s my take.
We are less than two weeks away from Tesla’s annual…
Ford CEO Jim Farley wants the company to deliver affordable EVs like Henry Ford did with the Model T. However, the hard part is doing so profitably. After China’s bet on EVs “paid off” so far, Ford wants to compete with the best, including BYD.
Ford moves to affordable EVs
Farley believes its next-gen EVs will “not only be profitable, but also affordable for most Americans.”
According…
Tesla has started to release a new software update that brings improvements to its adaptive headlights, games, and more.
Today, Tesla announced the start of the rollout of its 2024.20 software update.
The main new feature is the fact that the adaptive headlight feature for…
Dongfeng Motor will utilize advanced humanoid robots to help build its vehicles in China
June 4, 2024
A subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation has signed a strategic agreement with Ubtech Robotics, a leading smart service and humanoid robot company. As a result, Dongfeng will implement Ubtech’s humanoid robots into its vehicle manufacturing processes, joining a new era…
Toyota shipments halted by inadequate vehicle testing, shareholders call for a new Chairman
June 4, 2024
Toyota is once again facing scrutiny under Chairman Akio Toyoda’s leadership, and two of the Japanese automaker’s largest shareholders have seen enough. Following a recent report of misconduct regarding inadequate vehicle verification testing amid a previous wave of certification violations, the descendant of Toyota’s original founder is on the hot seat.
The woes continue for Toyota Motor…
Tesla is starting to officially sell the new Model 3 Performance in China and it is going to be interesting to see how the vehicle does in the market.
Tesla launched the new, refreshed Model 3, sometimes referred to as Model 3 Highland, almost a year ago in China, but the…
American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date – with Swedish transport company Einride AB ordering 150 of the company’s 579EV BEV trucks.
Einride is known for its “Freight Capacity as a Service” offerings that transport…
For those of you waiting to get your hands on Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID.7 sedan, you will have to wait (at least) a little longer. VW is delaying the ID.7 launch in the US as dealers express caution.
VW delays US-bound ID.7 as dealer concerns arise
Volkswagen opened orders for its new flagship ID.7 electric sedan last August in Europe, with prices starting around $62,000…
