Tesla Model 3 batteries have over 4x less cobalt than Volkswagen’s current cells

A report from German business newspaper Wirtschaftswoche has determined that Tesla’s batteries for the Model 3 have over four times less cobalt compared to those used by Volkswagen today, highlighting the long road ahead for traditional auto as it starts its shift towards electric vehicles. Frank Blome, Head of the Center of Excellence for Battery […]

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Audi A4-Sized Electric Sedan To Ride On Porsche EV Platform

It will ride on an EV platform co-developed with Porsche. Better late than never? Audi is kicking its electrification plans into high gear with the launch of the E-Tron due to be followed later this year by its more stylish sibling, the E-Tron Sportback. These two fully electric crossovers will be joined by the Tesla Model S-rivaling […]

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk proposes Starship, Starlink tech for Solar System tour

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has proposed an unusual approach to conducting a robotic survey of the Solar System’s major outer planets, asteroids, and comets, requiring a stripped-down Starship with a minimalist payload of Starlink satellites modified for interplanetary cruises and high-resolution cameras. To enable this arrangement, it sounds like an expendable variant of Starship would […]

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German carmakers show full e-mobility commitment

In a concerted rebranding campaign, the three German premium vehicle manufacturers Audi, BMW and Mercedes want to adapt their labelling to the electric mobility of the future. This will show in the manufacturers’ logos especially. The brand-new designs are exclusively available to our industry service electrive so far. As is well known, the three manufacturers […]

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Check Out This Tesla Model 3 Doing Doughnuts & Drifting: Video

Watch this dual-motor, non-performance Tesla Model 3 tearing it up. Despite its incredible off-the-line, all-electric torque, the Tesla Model 3 is not a car that lends itself to spin outs and drifting. This is because the Tesla all-wheel-drive traction control system is first-rate. In most cases, this is positive. However, being able to ultimately control […]