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18 Jan 2024, 12:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has finally matched production with the demand for its electric vehicles, with the R1S now reaching enough availability. This is indicated by the presence of the seven-seater SUV with immediate delivery in the R1 Shop. Rivian is also offerin...
17 Jan 2024, 18:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Scientists are having a hard time pushing the boundaries of Li-ion batteries or other energy storage methods. Still, once in a while, an obscure company announces an unlikely breakthrough. Betavolt, a Chinese company that didn't even exist a c...
17 Jan 2024, 15:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has been forced to halt deliveries of the refreshed Model 3 in Australia after regulators found out it doesn't come with an accessible rear middle top-tether point for child seats. The rules breach was discovered a week ago, and Tesla sa...
17 Jan 2024, 14:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A picture showing the bucket seats of the upcoming Tesla Model 3 Performance brings the sportiest Model 3 and its features back into focus. According to trustworthy sources, the trial production of the Model 3 Highland Performance is already underw...
17 Jan 2024, 11:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Recent tests show that Tesla hasn't fitted an optical anti-pinch sensor on the Cybertruck's frunk and relies on a resistance sensor within the motor instead. While this works in certain situations, it does a lousy job of protecting your f...
16 Jan 2024, 18:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Starlink announced a new partnership with John Deere to connect tractors and combined harvesters across the US and Brazil to the internet. This would allow farmers to access precision agriculture technologies in remote areas without data coverage. ...
16 Jan 2024, 15:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When Tesla published the Cybertruck's specifications, one thing attracted unwanted attention: the alien pickup truck didn't have space for a spare tire. If you want one, Tesla sells one with a strap to secure it in the bed, but in this ca...
16 Jan 2024, 11:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Panasonic plans to start production of an improved version of its 2170 cells for Tesla between 2024 and 2025. Still, this might not be the breakthrough Tesla fans hoped for, with only modest improvements over current cells coming from the Nevada pl...
16 Jan 2024, 10:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM had big ambitions of surpassing Tesla in EV production, autonomous driving tech, and possibly other areas, but, one by one, these are now being reconsidered. After the robotaxi startup Cruise hit a snag last October, it's time for GM's...
15 Jan 2024, 18:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The robot revolution is upon us, with Tesla planning to build thousands of Optimus humanoid robots. The EV/AI company is on a hiring spree, with several job positions opened in Palo Alto hinting at high-volume mass production plans. Tesla surpri...
15 Jan 2024, 15:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The owner's manual revealed Tesla Cybertruck's detailed specifications, and the pickup's turning radius again entered the spotlight. However, even more interesting information concerns the Autosteer system, which apparently can'...
15 Jan 2024, 14:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is replacing its voice command system in China with an intelligent assistant, allowing owners to have conversations with their EVs. The change is also poised to land in the US as soon as next month if a recent report proves true. Elon Musk...
15 Jan 2024, 11:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many wondered if you could jumpstart the Cybertruck in case the battery depletes completely, given its 48-volt system. The owner's manual offers the answer to this question and many others, proving a precious resource for Cybertruck owners and...
13 Jan 2024, 22:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Four months after its international debut, the refreshed Tesla Model 3 landed in North America this week. The new model may look like a modest refresh by industry standards, but it counts as a major overhaul for Tesla, considering the minor increme...
13 Jan 2024, 09:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Just as surprisingly as it started, Hertz's drive to go electric has ended. The car rental company announced that it's selling about a third of its EV fleet and reinvesting in gas-powered cars. Hertz cites weak demand for electric vehicle...
12 Jan 2024, 13:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although people buying a Cybertruck these days have no intention of putting it to hard work, Tesla's pickup truck could be a competent workhorse. At least that's what Tesla tries to prove in a couple of videos showing how tough the Cybert...
12 Jan 2024, 11:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / According to a spec sheet sent to a fleet customer, Rivian is planning to significantly upgrade the infotainment system in its vehicles. This includes support for video streaming, gaming, and even an internet browser, matching the features Tesla of...
11 Jan 2024, 19:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In December, Tesla debuted Model 3 Highland deliveries in Australia, and it could also face its first-ever recall there. Federal regulators have started an investigation after Tesla removed the top-tether anchor for the rear middle seat in the refr...
11 Jan 2024, 15:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla officially started the Cybertruck deliveries in November 2023, but that doesn't mean that anyone could get one. The first units have been assigned to influencers and celebrities, followed by company employees. Later, Tesla opened the ord...
11 Jan 2024, 11:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hertz has listed many of its earlier Model 3 and Model Y for sale, with prices starting as low as $17,700 for a 2021 Model 3 SR+ with 70,000 miles. While these look like great deals, it's worth considering all the implications before pulling t...