Green Car Reports
APRIL 24, 2024
Vinfast on Tuesday announced the signing of 12 more U.S. dealerships, but a recent report suggests the EV firm may be falling behind on sales targets. The first of the new dealerships is expected to open later this month, according to a Vinfast press release. The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
The Tesla Optimus humanoid robot could start selling externally by 2025. Tesla seems to be making record progress in developing Optimus. The Tesla bot is already performing simple tasks at the company’s factories. A job post published a few months ago hints that Tesla Optimus robots have been or will be shipped to gigafactories across the United States. “We are able to do simple factory tasks or at least, I should say, factory tasks in the lab.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 24, 2024
A new Tesla Model 3 Performance based on the refreshed Model 3—codenamed "Highland" by the automaker—is now available to order in the U.S. Appearing on Tesla's website Tuesday, the new Model 3 Performance has a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain rated at 510 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. Tesla quotes 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, a 163 mph.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 24, 2024
Drivers in one state have been issued almost $60,000 in fines for incorrectly parking in electric vehicle charging bays after penalties were introduced in most parts of Australia. The post Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays appeared first on The Driven.
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Green Car Reports
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In addition to Tesla’s quarterly call for investors—which ended up very much focused around robotaxi plans—the EV brand revealed.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) may not necessarily be supported by conventional reviewers like Consumer Reports , but it appears that the system could start making its way to non-Tesla vehicles in the coming years. As confirmed by company executives during the first quarter 2024 earnings call, Tesla is currently in talks with a major automaker for a potential FSD licensing deal.
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Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) needed what Elon Musk delivered during the company’s Q1 Earnings Call last night: an adult in the room. “The focus for us and investors was around the blueprint and roadmap for growth as Musk and Tesla are facing a Category 5 storm after a Cinderella ride the last few years,” Dan Ives, analyst at Wedbush, wrote in a note. “Last night in a much-needed conference call, Elon Musk finally stepped up as the adult in the room and laid the foundation for T
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) just sent an email to its employees saying that it will “wind down” residential solar installations and lay off 1,000 employees.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla China has announced a zero downpayment program for inventory Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers. The program, which is likely a way for the company to boost its domestic sales in China, was announced by the electric vehicle maker in a post on its official Weibo account. Customers who purchase a Model 3 or Model Y before the end of the second quarter could take advantage of the zero downpayment program.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla now says that it expects its own 4680 battery cells to become cheaper than those coming from suppliers by the end of the year.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla gave a first look at its Robotaxi-powered ride-hailing service by way of a potential smartphone app that would be used to summon a vehicle for a driverless ride. This is far from the first time we have heard about Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet and what it might be capable of. The company plans to compete with the largest ride-hailing services in the world and claims that owners will even be able to rest while their car makes money for them.
EV Central
APRIL 24, 2024
BYD has dropped a very tasting looking rear-drive hot hatch concept at its Beijing show presentation today. While the Shark dual cab ute was notable for its absence, the Ocean-M certainly did a great job of creating a buzz instead. Little is as yet known about the Ocean-M, apart from BYD claiming it is the industry’s first rear-wheel drive hot hatch.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) users have passed 1.3 billion cumulative miles, and this number is expected to see a sharp increase as more drivers try out and potentially subscribe to FSD. This was hinted at in Tesla’s Q1 2024 Update Letter and the company’s first-quarter earnings call. Tesla noted in its Q1 2024 Update Letter that it is becoming more and more evident that a vision-based approach, which uses cameras and AI, is the right path to autonomy.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged 12% today, one of its best days in a long time, as Elon Musk tries to position Tesla to ride the artificial intelligence wave.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
During its most recent Starlink mission, which occurred last night, SpaceX landed the 300th Falcon rocket. The 300 mark is split between both Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy but does not count as recovered rockets, as two of these rockets, a Falcon Heavy center core and a Falcon 9, tipped over at sea after successful landings. Engines full power and liftoff!
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 24, 2024
There’s been a lot of interest in Tesla’s 4680 batteries since before they were even announced, but their development and ramp-up have been a bit below par in terms of most people’s expectations. I’ve seen various claims about these, and those claims have diverged quite a bit as time has. [continued] The post Tesla 4680 Battery Updates appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla is counting on FSD as a key to its next growth cycle, so it was no surprise that the advanced driver-assist system became a point of interest for analysts during the first quarter earnings call. One of the inquiries was focused on Tesla’s strategy for FSD’s worldwide rollout — a fitting question considering that FSD’s most current features are only available in the US and Canada today.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal, BYD is teasing the upcoming Ocean-M electric car, which will be based on its new EV platform.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
With a starting price of $52,990, the reengineered Tesla Model 3 Performance is already a bang-for-the-buck vehicle. But while the new Model 3 Performance stands out from the upgraded Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and the upgraded Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) in terms of design, the vehicle also stands out in terms of price. This is because among Tesla’s current Model 3 lineup, only the new Model 3 Performance qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
The Volkswagen ID. Code previews a new electric SUV aimed at younger buyers, but it won’t be available in the US. VW introduced the sleek Porsche-like electric SUV as it looks to tap into the world’s largest EV market.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla’s 4680 production ramp has reached +1,000 per week, an increase of about 18%-20% or about 7GWh per year compared to Q4 2023. “We expect to stay ahead of the Cybertruck ramp with the cell production throughout Q2 as we ramp the third of four lines in Phase 1 while maintaining multiple weeks of cell inventory to make sure we’re ahead of the ramp. “So, our goal, and we expect to do this is to beat supplier cost of nickel-based cells by the end of the year,” said
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 24, 2024
There was one part of Tesla’s shareholder conference call yesterday that caught my attention more than any other. That was partly because of the potential being discussed, and partly because it’s the first time I’ve heard Elon Musk and team discuss the topic. First of all, you’ve got this question. [continued] The post Tesla Car Computers Could Be Monetized In Other Ways — Like Amazon’s Big AWS Jackpot appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project – a solar carport canopy at JFK International Airport – has begun construction.
InsideEVs
APRIL 24, 2024
Ford isn't making money selling EVs, but it's learning that consumers want cheap EVs. Ford promises to deliver them.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
Despite its compact size, Volvo’s low-cost EX30 is already making a big impact. After launching just months ago, the new Volvo EX30 is already living up to its promise of delivering profitable growth.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 24, 2024
This past week Tesla announced it was reducing its workforce by 10%. The move comes at a time in which the company’s stock value has plummeted, leading many to question Musk’s leadership. With few tangible plans about the company’s future as sales continued to decline, investors were concerned about a. [continued] The post Elon Musk’s Leadership Gaps At Tesla Come To A Head appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
Rivian wants to shake up the industry with its next-generation R2 electric vehicle. Starting at around $45,000, the R2 is expected to open up a new market of buyers. How does Rivian plan to keep its rugged luxury feel at a lower price? The company’s design boss explains.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2024
Today we covered Tesla's back-and-forth on whether it will or won't build an affordable EV. One of the biggest reasons not to purchase an EV that I hear is that the MSRP of most EVs is too high, even considering tax credits. Does that ring true? Or, if you're EV hesitant, is it because of some other factor or factors, such as range, driving experience, lack of charging infrastructure, et cetera?
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
BMW USA has shared initial details of its 2025 model year i4 EV ahead of the all-electric sedan’s official launch this summer. Updates include a redesigned front fascia (all hail the kidney!), new exterior colors, and a digitized interior with sportier textiles.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2024
Following Tesla has always been a whiplash-inducing experience. The will they, won’t they themes continue in 2024, as the automaker recently reversed its reported decision to nix affordable EV plans, though the flip appears related to less-than-stellar first-quarter performance. Tesla’s first-quarter net income dropped a whopping 55 percent to $1.1 billion, and revenue tumbled nine percent.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
Tesla has updated its timeline for Tesla Semi, its all-electric semi truck, with now a plan to reach volume production in “late 2025.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2024
The 2025 Ram 1500 I drove earlier this year no longer offers a TRX model. We knew, however, that Ram wouldn't go long without offering a high-performance trim. Enter the 2025 Ram RHO We knew this both because it's not very Ram-like to not offer something with plenty of power, and because Ram folks hinted at it during the Ram press launch. Now we know the details.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2024
I’ve spent many years covering just about every awesome light electric vehicle that has come out of China, from e-bikes and e-scooters to more obscure rides like electric three-wheelers and more. After over a decade in the digital trenches, I’ve felt mighty overdue for a firsthand look at where these fun and functional personal electric vehicles come from.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2024
We’re introducing a new segment where we intentionally pit two vehicles against each other that are exceedingly difficult to choose between. The idea is to create a would-you-rather situation where we compare the strengths and weaknesses of both models and take input from our readers. Our first match-up is an incredibly tough one, because these are some of the best-selling vehicles in all of North America that aren’t pickup trucks — the Honda CR-V vs the Toyota RAV4.
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