Tesla is ramping up hiring for its Megafactory in California, where it aims to produce 40 GWh of Megapacks per year.
Last year, Tesla broke ground on a new “Megafactory” to produce Megapack batteries in Lathrop, California. The goal is to have a new factory focused only on building the large battery pack for utility-scale energy storage projects.
CEO Elon Musk revealed that Tesla aims for…
Magna mulls US plant – could Fisker Ocean and Jaguar I-Pace soon qualify for federal tax credits?
September 8, 2022
Magna Steyr – an Austrian-based contract manufacturer owned by Magna International – recently shared aspirations to enter the US market and produce vehicles in a climate-friendly facility in North America. The facility overseas currently manufactures the Jaguar I-Pace…
Trucks offer a unique driving experience, combining the ability to haul massive loads (like boats, trailers, or any of those fun toys) with a spacious interior fit for a king. Now, they are getting an upgrade as several EV trucks hit the market in 2022. Check out the…
Tesla is going to let you vote on Supercharger locations
September 8, 2022
Tesla announced that it is going to let people vote on Supercharger locations as it is expanding its network at an increased pace.
The Supercharger network is the gold standard when it comes to fast-charging networks, and it helped Tesla reach incredible market shares in the EV market both in the US and Canada. While the automaker already operates the largest fast-charging network in the world…
Bianchi e-Arcadex launched as new flagship electric gravel bike with a flagship price
September 8, 2022
Adding to its expanding lineup of high-end electric bikes, Bianchi has just unveiled its new flagship electric gravel bike: the Bianchi e-Arcadex.
The Bianchi e-Arcadex was designed around a full carbon frame with a geometry that the company says will “guarantee you are…
StoreDot ships its ‘100 miles of range in 5 min of charging’ battery samples to EV makers
September 8, 2022
In March, electric vehicle battery startup StoreDot said it would produce battery cells that will be able to achieve a charge of 100 miles of range in just five minutes. The Israel-based company has delivered: It’s now shipping production-ready “100in5” EV cell samples…
Uber Eats deliveries will be served by mini autonomous EVs in US markets starting this fall
September 8, 2022
Ride-share veteran Uber Technologies has announced a long term partnership with autonomous vehicle developer Nuro, whose zero-occupant EVs will deliver food to Uber Eats customers around the US. The ten-year deal will kick off this fall in Texas and California before expanding further.
As pioneers of the rideshare revolution beginning over a decade ago, Uber Technologies ($UBER) continues to…
Teen Car Photographer with Autism is Gifted RV by Retired Cameraman
September 8, 2022
A kindhearted photographer has gifted his recreational vehicle (RV) to a 14-year-old car photographer who has autism.
Retired lensman Scott Christenson gave his 1976 GMC motor home to Anthony Schmidt who takes incredible photos of model cars so that they look…
The Insta360 X3 Takes 5.7K 360-Degree Video and 72MP Photos
September 8, 2022
Insta360 has announced the X3, a 360-degree camera that features a larger sensor and bigger touchscreen than its predecessor as well as the ability to capture 5.7K 360-degree video and 72-megapixel photos.
The X3 boosts the size of both the sensor and display over…
OM Digital Developing a 90mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Micro Four Thirds
September 8, 2022
OM Digital Solutions has announced that it is developing the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS Pro (35mm Equivalent: 180mm), which will be the first high-performance telemacro lens in the M.Zuiko Pro series.
The company says it will feature “amazing” close-up shooting capabilities with a 4x maximum image magnification (35mm equivalent), in-lens stabilization, and weather sealing…
