Tesla is also getting rid of its public policy team, despite robotaxi ambitions.
Month: April 2024
Report: Top-selling used EVs cost up to $5,000 less than last year
The average price of the most popular used EVs has dropped by up to $5,000 compared to last year, according to retailer CarMax. Sales data from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024, showed that the top EVs at CarMax were the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Mode…
Matchbox marks Mercedes’ electric G-wagen with a sustainable twist
The first-ever electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class—also known as the “Gelandewagen” or “G-wagen”—is getting the Matchbox treatment—with a sustainable twist to match its electric powertrain. Formally known as the Mercedes-Ben…
EV crash victims could be left to die in battery fires without training for responders, inquiry told
Inquiry told first responders, mechanics and tow truck drivers do not have adequate training to deal with electric vehicle collisions, and gaps in their knowledge could put lives at risk.
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LG Energy Solution cuts investments after weak earnings
LG Energy Solution (LGES) is cutting some investments after reporting weak earnings, mostly attributed to slow electric vehicle (EV) sales growth. “We will have to cut capital expenditure considering sluggish EV market conditions and client demand,” commented Lee Chang-sil, LGES’ Chief Finance Officer. The South Korean battery manufacturer reported an operating profit of 157.3 billion won (US$114 million). LGES’ operating profit plunged […]
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Starlink V4 dish hits Target shelves
Starlink’s V4 dish hit Target shelves recently. Target customers may purchase Starlink’s mesh standard kit for $599.99 through Target’s online shop. Starlink’s mesh standard kit includes the V4 dish, Wi-Fi router, cables and base. It also includes a Quick Start Guide. According to the company, Target’s Starlink kits are designed to be self-installed, enabling customers to get online […]
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NHTSA releases AEB system requirements to be implemented by 2029
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released automatic emergency braking (AEB) system requirements that will be required in new cars sold in the United States by September 2029. The NHTSA released the final version of the new regulation on Monday, April 29, 2024. “Part of how I think we’re going to turn the […]
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Tesla Megapacks to help grow 560 MW/2,240MWh battery in Australia
Tesla Megapacks will help expand the Collie Battery into a 560 MW/2,240 kWh system–the biggest in Australia. Neoen recently won the contract to triple the size of the Collie Battery. The French renewable energy and storage developer is teaming up with Tesla and UGL to expand the Collie Battery. The first stage of expansion has already started, with construction […]
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The Driven Podcast: EVs will town your caravan, or your boat, all around Australia
Sarah White and Shane Parker have towed their caravan with both a Tesla Model 3 (around Australia), and their BYD Atto 3. They even shared the news with Scotty from Marketing.
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Elon Musk’s latest bid to end SEC oversight on posts is denied
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Elon Musk’s latest bid to throw out the post oversight part of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), after a 2018 tweet in which he said he had “funding secured to take Tesla private at 420 a share.” As a part of the settlement following a […]
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