Temperature management for all EV types must be a priority for drivers in climates with rampant heat waves.
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Month: August 2024
Tesla Cybertruck performs well against Ford F-150 in uphill towing torture test
The Tesla Cybertruck has been subjected to a lot of criticism, one of the most notable of which is the allegation that it cannot do “truck things” like towing at all. As per a recent test from a noted YouTube trucking channel, however, it appears that the Tesla Cybertruck’s towing capability is well above the […]
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Leapmotor Ships the First Batch of Electric Vehicles from China to Europe
Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led company between Stellantis and Leapmotor, has shipped the first batch of Leapmotor electric vehicles – C10 SUVs and T03 cars – from Shanghai, China, to European ports this month, marking a sig…
Greenfield PD adds Tesla police vehicles to cut costs and go green
The city of Greenfield, California is adding three Tesla Model Y vehicles to its police fleet. While Teslas are polarizing vehicles, Greenfield Police Chief Guillermo Mixer noted that Teslas are actually safer, faster, and more affordable than their combustion-powered counterparts. The Greenfield Police Chief praised the city’s new Tesla police vehicles. “It is a very […]
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Tesla supplier CATL reports positive Q2 results
Tesla supplier CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.) reported increased net income for the second quarter. Bloomberg calculated that the Chinese battery supplier’s profit increased by 13.4% to $1.7 billion in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates. CATL’s net income rose 10.4% to 3.1 billion in the first half of the year. CATL’s performance in Q2 […]
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Tesla 4680 cells closer to mass production with LGES & Samsung SDI
LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are nearing the mass production of Tesla’s 4680 cell design. Samsung SDI aims to start mass production on the 46-series cylindrical battery by early 2025. The South Korean battery supplier accelerated its timeline for the 4680 cells by over a year. It set up a production line at […]
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Elon Musk to meet with top Samsung and Hyundai execs in Paris: report
A recent report from South Korea has suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to meet with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun in Paris in early August. The meeting between the three top executives was reportedly suggested by the Samsung Electronics Chairman, who is close with both […]
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Former General Motors executive becomes CEO of Bollinger Motors
Former General Motors (GM) executive James Taylor is the new CEO of Bollinger Motors. “I am grateful and excited for this opportunity to continue moving Bollinger Motors toward a leadership role in the electric vehicle industry,” commented Taylor. Bollinger Motors Inc. is a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer in Oak Park. Taylor will take over as […]
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Ford rolls out Mustang Mach-E GT software-based performance upgrade
Ford has announced a very compelling offer for owners of the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT. For a very reasonable price of $995 before taxes, Mach-E GT owners could download a software-enabled performance upgrade for their all-electric crossover. The software-enabled performance upgrade would provide the Mach-E GT with an extra 100 lb-ft of torque from its […]
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General Motors (GM) must exercise flexibility with EV investments: exec
General Motors (GM) is still confident in its investments for its electric vehicle program, but the automaker would have to exercise some flexibility to meet changing consumer demand. This was, at least, according to outgoing GM executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability Gerald Johnson. In a comment to Automotive News, Johnson noted that […]
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