article thumbnail

Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

Teslarati

Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.

article thumbnail

Despite Elon Musk’s foolishness, auto industry shouldn’t give up on NACS

Electrek

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is causing chaos in the EV industry by firing Tesla’s entire charging team, which may lead some automakers to reconsider their plans to adopt the NACS plug. But NACS is just a better standard, and the industry should move forward on it, even if Tesla waffles with its commitment.

article thumbnail

The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

Teslarati

BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto market anytime soon , some U.S. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.

article thumbnail

Panasonic seeks to expand business in the auto industry 

Teslarati

Panasonic seeks to expand its business in the automotive industry, starting with building relationships at CES 2024. Panasonic Automotive’s US technology chief, Andrew Poliak, shared with Automotive News that the department is looking into producing infotainment systems, cameras, head-up displays, and audio systems.

article thumbnail

China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

Baua Electric

China has released draft guidelines aimed at reining in the country’s lithium battery industry , which has been in Western crosshairs over fears subsidised overproduction could flood global markets with cut-price exports.

article thumbnail

Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

Teslarati

The negotiations were mentioned by Industry Minister Adolfo Urso on Wednesday. He also acknowledged the crucial role a new partner would play in bolstering the Italian auto industry. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. Urso was quite optimistic about Italy’s ongoing talks with the automakers.

Italy 102
article thumbnail

Despite Elon Musk’s foolishness, auto industry shouldn’t give up on NACS

Baua Electric

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is causing chaos in the EV industry by firing Tesla’s entire charging team, which may lead some automakers to reconsider their plans to adopt the NACS plug. But NACS is just a better standard, and the industry should move forward on it, even if Tesla waffles with its commitment.