• Rivian EV route planning schools charging networks with grade system

    Rivian announced Monday that it will start planning routes around charger reliability in a new way—by grading each real-world charge site. The change is part of Rivian’s Software Update 2024.11.01, which rolls out to its vehicles, including the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, starting Monday. And with it, route planning will

  • Tesla earnings: Stock surges as Musk says affordable EV still in Tesla's future

    Earnings miss notwithstanding, momentum continued to build for Tesla's stock, which was rallying 11% in after hours trading. That's in large part because the EV maker said it plans on adding to its lineup and marketing a cheaper EV as early as next year, while investing in robotaxis as well. These

  • Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

    GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power

  • Tesla Model 3 Performance EV Launched in the UK

    The Tesla Model 3 Performance EV is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology and design. This groundbreaking model incorporates a host of advanced features and innovations that set it apart from its predecessors and competitors alike. From its innovative Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) improvements to […]

  • The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs

    Tesla is in trouble: Its product line is aging. Sales are stalling. Top executives are fleeing. The stock price is down. The first wave of new Cybertrucks is riddled with quality problems. The low-cost Model 2 recently promised by Chief Executive Elon Musk appears to be dead. Some of Tesla’s most environmentally conscious buyers are signaling their disgust with the behavior of Musk by turning to other brands, even as price cut follows price cut. Those bargain basement deals are squeezing profit...

  • Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector

    NEW YORK -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees on Monday that the electric

  • What If Tesla’s New Affordable EV Was A Model 3 Hatch?

    Tesla has confirmed that it will offer more affordable electric vehicles, though it has not provided any details. A talented designer created this compelling Model 3 hatchback concept, sparking desires for an official Tesla hatchback. A hatchback version of the Model 3 could boost sales, especially in European markets, but Tesla hasn't shown any official interest in this body style. Tesla recently confirmed it is working on more affordable electric vehicles, and while it didn’t specify if this...

  • Tesla: EV giant cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

    The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

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    Tesla's Cybertruck Recall Is Just the Latest: What EV Drivers Should Know About All Recalls

    Tesla's Cybertruck recall put EV recalls back in the spotlight. Here's how to know whether such recalls are critical or just inconvenient.

  • China's highflying EV industry is going global. Why that has Tesla and other carmakers worried

    The U.S.-China rivalry has a new flashpoint in the battle for technology supremacy: electric cars. So far, the U.S. is losing. Last year, China became the world’s foremost auto exporter, according to the China Passenger Car Assn., surpassing Japan with more than 5 million sales overseas. New energy vehicles accounted for about 25% of those exports, and more than half of those were created by Chinese brands, a shift from the traditional assembly role China has played for foreign automakers. “The...

  • Tesla Shares Tumble Below $150, Giving Up All Gains Made Over The Past Year

    Tesla’s stock tumbled below $150 per share, giving up all of the gains made over the past year as the electric vehicle maker reels from falling sales and steep discounts intended to lure more buyers. Shares in the Elon Musk-owned company slid nearly 4% in intraday trading Thursday, in what now stands as the third […]

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    Tesla surges after Elon Musk says new affordable EV models coming

    Tesla shares surged 12% on Wednesday after CEO Elon Musk said the company plans to produce new affordable EV models by early 2025.