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Ford patent draws inspiration from the Tesla Model X

Teslarati

Ford has patented a new gullwing door design, which likely takes a little inspiration from the Tesla Model X. Besides Tesla’s evident impact on the auto industry switching to electric vehicles, its other significant contribution is to automotive design. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Ford's future 300-mile all-electric performance SUV: what we know

Green Car Reports

Lots of automakers wish they could get a bite of Tesla’s business. While critics and auto-industry analysts harp about the company's lack of profitability and slow production, fewer acknowledge that when the Model S was launched it quickly claimed the mantle as the bestselling luxury sedan on the market.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

Baua Electric

Global EV leader BYD launched a new version of its Seal electric sedan Monday, with starting prices around $25,000 (179,800 yuan). BYD introduces new, lower-priced Seal electric sedan After announcing its 7 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) rolled off the assembly line Monday, BYD had more big news.

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Volkswagen has ‘all the ingredients’ to succeed as the US shifts to EVs, but will it?

Baua Electric

Volkswagen’s CFO Arno Antlitz said Europe’s largest automaker has “all the ingredients” for success as the US auto industry shifts to electric. Volkswagen is reviving the Scout brand into a rugged all-electric automaker. Tesla set a new record, delivering nearly 1.81 Tesla secured 4.2%

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GM’s rosy year-end figures obscure the fact that legacy automakers are in deep trouble – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Duplicitous doublespeak has become de rigueur dialect in the auto industry. “We We remain committed to an all-electric future,” says GM as it announces a rollback of its electrification plans. “We We strongly believe in EVs,” say auto dealers as they support efforts to slow the EV transition.

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EV prices nipping at gas-powered vehicle heels with discounts and cheaper options

Baua Electric

Who says electric vehicles are too expensive? Tesla led the way after slashing prices all year. Tesla’s Model Y and 3 hit their lowest prices ever in October. A new RWD Model Y , starting at $43,990, brought the average down even further as Tesla’s cheapest electric SUV in the US. It could be close.

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Jaguar Electric SUV As Soon As 2017? 'Radical' Styling Planned

Green Car Reports

Since a concept version was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, all eyes have been on Audi's electric crossover to be the auto-industry establishment's first true rival to the Tesla Model X. A variety of sources have reported that Jaguar will launch an all-electric SUV, and now a new.

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