It’s no secret that Toyota is not a big fan of battery-electric vehicles as the Japanese automaker is heavily invested in hydrogen fuel cell technology and hybrid cars.
But now the company, though its Lexus brand, goes as far as trash talking al…
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VW creates a ‘task force’ with battery supplier LG to assure supply for EV ramp up
With new electric vehicles coming to market at an increasing pace and demand growing rapidly, securing battery suppliers is becoming a top priority for automakers serious about electrification.
In order to do that, VW created a ‘task force’…
Tesla’s version 9 software is not perfect, but it puts all other in-car user interfaces to shame
I have a 2012 Tesla Model S Signature P85 and it just got a whole new user interface with new features almost 6 years after hitting the street.
With its new version 9 firmware update rolling out this week, Tesla is proving again that its software appr…
Mercedes-Benz breaks ground on new battery factory for electric vehicles in the US
Mercedes-Benz makes good on its previously announced $1 billion investment to bring electric vehicle manufacturing in the US – starting with breaking ground on a new battery factory in Alabama. more…
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Tesla Model 3 achieves lowest probability of injury of any vehicle ever tested by NHTSA
NHTSA has released its probability of injury stats for the Tesla Model 3 and it achieved the lowest probabilities of any vehicle ever tested by the agency – arguably making the electric car the safest based on the standard. more…
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Tesla to improve its new dashcam feature with more Autopilot cameras and parking mode
With the launch of the version 9 software update, Tesla is introducing its new dashcam feature, but as we reported, it has quite a few limitations compared to an average aftermarket dashcam.
Now Elon Musk says that Tesla will improve on it with more A…
Tesla officially launches version 9 software update, demonstrates new features in quick videos
As Elon Musk confirmed earlier today, Tesla is starting to roll out its version 9 software update, but it is pulling ‘Navigate on Autopilot’ for now.
Along with the software update, Tesla is teasing some of its new features via quick videos on Twitter…
Electrek Podcast: Tesla production and delivery records, V9, Elon/SEC love story, and EVs in Paris
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla releasing its production and delivery numbers, software update version 9, Elon Musk’s love story with the SEC, …
BMW i3 goes all-electric in Europe due to increased battery range, holds on to gas range extender in North America
The BMW i3 is generally considered an all-electric vehicle, but it is also offered with an optional gas generator that acts as a range extender.
The German automaker now says that it is killing the range extender in Europe due to the new battery pack …
Tesla is rolling out version 9 update, but it is pulling ‘Navigate on Autopilot’ for now, says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that the automaker is starting the wide release of its highly anticipated version 9 software update ‘now’, but they are pulling ‘Navigate on Autopilot, which is arguably the most important feature as part of …
