Canadian electric vehicle sales topped out at nearly 35,000 plug-in electric vehicles sold (YTD) through the end of September. Even with the Ontario tax incentives cut, it seems that the Canadian EV and plug-in hybrid market is reeling in new customers. There have been nearly 35,000 plug-in electric vehicles sold in Canada this year through the end […]
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Tesla’s ‘Bioweapon Defense Mode’ is proving invaluable to owners affected by CA wildfires
When Elon Musk initially talked about the Model X’s “Bioweapon Defense Mode,” the company’s skeptics dismissed the feature as a simple gimmick. For owners of the company’s electric cars currently affected by the raging wildfires in CA, though, Bioweapon Defense Mode has become a welcome blessing, allowing them and their passengers to breathe clean air […]
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Take Official EV Range Numbers With A Grain Of Salt
Range numbers are a good way to compare EVs. But are they real? When electric cars were introduced eight years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency introduced a new term: miles per gallon equivalent. Applying a term related to gallons of liquid fuel for EV efficiency was immediately criticized for being confusing if not misleading. […]
Tesla’s Incredible Efficiency Leaves Other EVs Stranded
TESLA BEATS BIG AUTO’S EVS IN EFFICIENCY In marketing materials and press coverage of EVs, the first spec cited is usually range – the distance a car can travel on a single charge. Now that a new generation of EVs offers enough range for most drivers’ daily needs, prospective buyers should also start looking at […]
Tesla patents clamping system that could prevent panel gap problems
One of the most common complaints about Tesla vehicles has been inconsistent fit and finish, specifically abnormally large or irregular gaps between body panels. Now the company has applied for a patent on a new clamping system that it hopes will eliminate the issue once and for all. Tesla explains in its patent application (via… Read more »
Tesla Patents New 4-Way Split Screen
Touch-screen infotainment systems are ever-changing, and Tesla is seemingly developing a new concept. Tesla has been a massive innovator when it comes to large and responsive touch screens, even though the automaker still doesn’t offer the latest in smartphone app integration, like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nonetheless, in a continued effort to up its […]
Tesla patent hints at 4-way split screen for apps and customized taskbar
A recently published patent has revealed that Tesla is exploring the idea of a user interface allowing drivers to launch and display up to four apps simultaneously in a four-way split screen arrangement. What’s more, Tesla also seems to be preparing a setting that will enable users to customize the arrangement of icons in their […]
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Tesla’s Autopilot improvements are the result of Elon Musk’s frontline leadership style
Tesla’s Autopilot has undergone notable improvements over the past years. With the rollout of Software Version 9 and the eventual release of Navigate on Autopilot, the company has moved closer to Elon Musk’s ultimate goal of having a fleet of vehicles capable of full self-driving. Just like the company’s ongoing production ramp for the Model […]
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Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt Among Coolest Cars Of The Decade
On the Business Insider ‘Coolest Cars’ list, electric cars dominate the 2010s Have you ever wondered to yourself “What was the coolest new car on the market the year I was born?” Most likely, you haven’t. But Business Insider thinks you should know. So the publication recently compiled a list the coolest cars for each […]
What To Buy: New Or Used Tesla Model X?
While the Model X is the most expensive vehicle Tesla makes, it’s surely the most practical for families. Should you consider buying one used? As our monthly EV sales scorecard indicates, the Tesla Model X is increasingly popular in the U.S. and has even outsold the Model S at times based on our estimates. This […]
