Tesla tried it with the Model X, but it was too ahead of its time and the automaker ended up dropping the idea.
Now Audi is giving it a shot and plans to introduce the first “virtual mirrors” by replacing the side view mirrors with cameras….
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Tesla increases price of Model S and Model X by over $20,000 in China due to new trade-war tariffs
Tesla exports more electric vehicle to China than any other automaker today, but the company’s exports are likely to slow down as it raises the price of the Model S and Model X significantly due to rising tariffs as part of the current escalating…
Tesla to stop ‘anti-selling’ Model 3 with Performance version hitting the market
Ever since Tesla launched the Model 3 in 2017, CEO Elon Musk said that the automaker has been ‘anti-selling’ the new electric vehicle in favor of Tesla’s current Model S and Model X as it ramps up production.
Now Electrek has learned …
Tesla Model 3 Easter Egg used for a marriage proposal
Here’s a little fun light Tesla weekend post after a week full of hard Tesla news: a Model 3 owner used a Tesla Easter Egg for a successful marriage proposal. more…
Tesla Model S fails auto braking test, Tesla questions validity of the test
Automatic emergency braking is rapidly becoming a standard feature in new cars and a must-test feature for road authorities.
The Luxembourg testing and standardization authority (ILNAS) did just that with the Tesla Model S and the vehicle failed, but T…
Electrek Podcast: Tesla Model 3 production milestone and controversy, EV federal tax credit, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new Tesla Model 3 production milestone and the controversy around it, the EV federal tax credit comes back into focus, a…
Green Deals: Stanley Electric Pressure Washer $139 (Reg. $175), more
Amazon offers the Stanley Electric Pressure Washer with Spray Gun for $138.97 shipped. Also at Walmart. Originally $219, today’s deal is $37 less than Home Depot and the best offer out there. This model sports a 25-foot hose, multiple brass conne…
Nissan Leaf prototype with new 60 kWh battery pack leaked fast-charging at 102 kW
When Nissan released the next-generation last year, many were disappointed that it didn’t feature the long-anticipated bigger 60 kWh battery pack and quicker fast-charging technology.
Over the last few months, we learned that the updated powertra…
Tesla releases first video of Model 3 Performance version burning some tires during testing
Tesla opened the floodgates for Model 3 Performance version orders last week and deliveries are expected shortly.
Now the automaker has released the first video of a Model 3 Performance version burning some tires during testing. more…
Watch VW’s all-electric race car break Pikes Peak record from a chopper that can barely keep up
The Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak, an all-electric race car custom built to conquer the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, broke the overall record during the famous racing event last month.
Now VW has released an impressive video of the record-breaki…
