Author: Fred Lambert

Almost a decade after the introduction of the BMW i3, the German automaker is expected to bring to production the new BMW i4 electric car. It is now starting a $225 million investment at its Munich factory to produce the vehicle. more…
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Tesla plans to be shipping around 3,000 Model 3 vehicles per week in Europe starting in February, according to the port handling company that is preparing to receive them in Belgium. more…
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Tesla is now reportedly seeking a ridiculous amount of damages from Martin Tripp in the form of $167 million, the self-proclaimed Tesla whistleblower who Tesla CEO Elon Musk has described as a “saboteur”. more…
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Tesla is now in full end-of-the-year/end-of-the-quarter push with several initiatives to finish strong, including a referral program extension, a cancellation waitlist, and more. more…
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Mercedes-Benz is preparing to launch its first next-generation electric vehicle, the EQC electric SUV, and it is already releasing some internal crash test results. more…
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Elon Musk has taken issue with what he says was a ‘misleading edit’ of an interview he did about Tesla on 60 Minutes this weekend.
Here’s what he really said: more…
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After much talk about shifting priorities to making a Tesla pickup truck, CEO Elon Musk now says that Tesla ‘might’ unveil an electric pickup truck prototype as soon as next year. more…
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Securing battery cell supply is one of the first steps in achieving volume production of electric vehicles and now Daimler is getting onboard.
The German automaker has announced that it is issuing over $20 billion worth of battery cell supply contract…

Tesla, who previously ran Google Glass trials in its Fremont factory, is applying to patent an augmented reality application built to make the work of factory workers easier. more…
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Tesla is significantly expanding its retail presence this week with 11 new stores in the US and it’s focusing on locations inside malls with foot traffic. more…
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