[ad_1] YouTube influencer Cleanerwatt wonders if current low gas prices will decrease the demand for Tesla vehicles. To answer that question, we need to consider why there's a demand for cars like the Model 3 in the first pace. We need to look at why Tesla owners...
SK Innovation Announces 2nd Battery Gigafactory In Georgia
[ad_1] SK Innovation Increases Planned Investment in U.S. EV Battery Business to $2.5 Billion Construction on Second Battery Plant in Georgia to Begin Later This Year SEOUL, South Korea, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Innovation announced today plans for additional...
Watch A MINI Cooper SE Beat A Chilled Tesla Model 3 Performance In A Drag Race
[ad_1] If you didn't already watch the video, you're probably asking yourself if you read the title correctly. Did a MINI Cooper SE actually beat a Tesla Model 3 Performance in a drag race? Can't be, right? Well, yes it did happen, the MINI Cooper SE did win, but...
Polestar 2 electric car will offer a new generation of safety systems
[ad_1] Volvo built its reputation on safety, and that same focus seems to have translated to the Swedish automaker's Polestar division. The upcoming Polestar 2 electric car will debut a new generation of safety systems, according to a press release from the automaker....
Tesla Model X Performance ‘Raven’ Impresses In One Lap
[ad_1] The Tesla Model X 100D Performance isn't exactly a track car. Even with the so-called "Raven" update that arrived in 2019 and saw it and its Model S stablemate receive more powerful, more efficient motors, adaptive suspension, and silicon carbide (SiC) power...
Sandy Munro Starts Talks About Tesla Model Y Batteries With Airbag Deployment
[ad_1] It is curious to realize the core of the Tesla Model Y was not attracting as much attention as the cast parts, the wiring harnesses, or the build quality. That is probably because customers already knew Tesla battery packs are the best in business. Would that...
Tesla Model Y Roof Rack Efficiency Reduction Tested
[ad_1] If you add a roof rack to your Tesla Model Y, its efficiency is going to take a hit. However, the good news is, it's very minor. This is especially true if you stick with the product that Tesla offers, which costs $450. There are likely non-Tesla products that...
Will Tesla Restart Its Fremont Factory Soon? Mainstream Media Seems Confused
[ad_1] Recent headlines pointed to Tesla's plans to reopen its main factory in Fremont, California on May 3. Moreover, the stories said that Tesla actually asked some employees to return to work on April 29. However, not long after those articles went live, the story...
Tesla Model Y Featured In Best Luxury Compact SUV Rankings
[ad_1] Edmunds admits it had plans to publish a much bigger comparison. However, the coronavirus put a big dent in its plans. Fortunately, the publication's editorial team was still able to drive all the high-performance luxury compact SUVs. As you'll see in the...
Watch The Tesla Model X Partake In Some Actual Hardcore Off-Roading
[ad_1] There have been many videos in the past showing people off-roading in their Tesla Model X. Now, some channels are promoting the Model Y as an off-roader. On the flip side, others are saying that leaving the pavement in either Tesla crossover is just a bad idea....
Here’s How To Buy A Tesla Cybertruck For Only $99 A Month
[ad_1] Interested in buying the Tesla Cybertruck but worried that it might be priced beyond your budget? What if we told you there's a way to get one of these electric pickup trucks for under $100 per month. Even the cheapest Tesla Cybertruck checks in at $39,900, so...
Sponsored: How can we design batteries that charge faster?
[ad_1] The safety, lifetime, energy density and charge/discharge time of batteries need to improve before they are suitable for the storage of renewable electricity, drive train electrification and making portable devices more sustainable. If you want to learn about...
VW CEO Worried About Tesla’s Industry Lead In Autonomous Tech And Software
[ad_1] It’s plainly obvious just by looking at what it has to offer compared to the established automakers that Tesla is ahead of them in so many fields. It not only provides the some of the quickest and longest range EVs around, but its Autopilot semi-autonomous...
The Tesla Model Y Is Poised To Win In A Big Way: Here’s Why
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Chicago acts to keep city from becoming a charging desert
[ad_1] Electric-car charging infrastructure in Chicago could use a boost, and the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Friday meant to pave the way for that. Scheduled to take effect this fall, the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Ready (EVSE-Ready) ordinance...
CATL’s LFP CTP Batteries Coming To European EVs In 2020
[ad_1] With New Partners, CATL Strengthens Commitment to Commercial Vehicle Electrification in Europe NINGDE, China, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reacting to the growing trend towards e-mobility, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) (300750.SZ), the...
Rich Benoit Buys A Salvaged Tesla Model S, But It’s Missing Its Battery
[ad_1] Rich Benoit does not refrain from going public when he gets burned in any of his businesses. Back in January, he confessed his Model X broke him big time. He also told us when Delores lost its supercharging capacity. Now, it seems Benoit is tired of waiting for...
Tesla Model Y Is ‘An Extremely Compelling Vehicle’ For Many People
[ad_1] Not long ago, we alerted you that Edmunds took ownership of its long-term Tesla Model Y. The publication produced a video of its initial impressions and made us aware that they'd soon have much more to share about the new Tesla crossover. In addition, Edmunds'...
LG Chem Triples Carbon Nanotube Production For Better Batteries
[ad_1] According to the latest news, LG Chem is investing 65 billion KRW ($ 53 million) to expand production capacity of carbon nanotubes (CNT) at its Yeosu plant in South Korea by 1,200 tons annually (from 500 tons to 1,700 tons) by Q1 2021. Global demand for CNT was...
Another Tesla Model Y Owner Complains About Touchless Delivery System
[ad_1] When we first reported the touchless delivery Tesla performs may benefit the company more than its customers, one reader gave us a different perspective. François Rodigari told us he could have refused his Model Y and that he could have done it via phone after...
Living With The Cheapest Used Tesla Model S: Owner Experience 106-150K Miles
[ad_1] Brendan Flasch bought a Tesla Model S with 106,000 miles on it. He claims that at the time of purchase, it was the cheapest dual-motor all-wheel-drive Autopilot-equipped Tesla in the United States. In addition, Flasch says he drives his cars hard and racks up...
Could Tesla Sell More Cars With Ads?
[ad_1] Tesla and CEO Elon Musk continue to advertise the fact that the company doesn't advertise. Some would argue that this is simply false. However, Tesla doesn't have a marketing budget and it doesn't run traditional ads. Instead, Tesla banks on social media,...
Here Is What A Comparison Of EPA/WLTP Range Ratings Reveal
[ad_1] The U.S. EPA and European WLTP range ratings were introduced to help consumers understand an expected average real-world range, but as more models appeared on the market, there is a lot of confusion instead. The problem is not only the results themselves (their...
Tesla Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control (BETA) First Drives Plus Full Review
[ad_1] Tesla's latest over-the-air software update (2020.12.6) starting rolling out to the automaker's global fleet recently. It's the highly anticipated 'Stopping at Traffic Lights and Stop Signs' feature. To be clear, the technology actually does stop at traffic...
20 kw across 11 inches, 92% efficiency
[ad_1] Wireless charging for passenger cars has been slow to take off, but a recent demonstration shows the potential of the technology for commercial trucks. The United States Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) announced in a press release...
It’s Epic And So Much Fun
[ad_1] This game of Jenga includes a lot of friends, a Tesla Model X, some gambling of sorts, and a ton of high-speed pulls. It looks like a ton of fun, doesn't it? We've all played some Jenga before right? And many of us have even played what we thought was giant...
First-ever Completely Transformed, Bagged Tesla Model Y
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Smart cost-cutting, but no hidden V2G potential
[ad_1] Just as widely expected, the Tesla Model Y battery pack is virtually identical to that of the Model 3. That's a top-level conclusion of Sandy Munro, of Munro & Associates, who has been conducting a teardown of the Model Y, with running commentary comparing...
Why hydrogen fuel cells are the future of sustainable transport
[ad_1] Fuel cell technology has been in development since the late 1800s and hydrogen fuel cells have been around since the early 1930s. However, they have never been as widely discussed as they are today.That's because the technology is almost at a stage where it can...
Safety Concern Needs To Be Addressed
[ad_1] Does the Tesla Model Y have hatch issues? Chris Heider from the YouTube channel HandyDadTV is a Model Y owner, and he seems to think so. We think Heider did a great job of explaining what he views as issues with the Model Y's hatch, and demonstrating them...
Tesla is pushing an Autopilot update for traffic lights and sto
[ad_1] Thanks to software changes, Tesla vehicles are regularly being updated and enhanced with new intelligence and features. One such feature has been in development for a long while now but is finally rolling out to the masses. This update is a Traffic Light and...
How Has This Tesla Model 3 Rental Held Up After 60,000 Miles?
[ad_1] People have scrutinized the quality and fit and finish of Tesla's vehicles for years. This is due in part to the fact that it was an emerging automaker not too long ago. Early issues were pointed out and it lit a fire among Tesla fans and skeptics. Sure, Tesla...
FreeWire Shows How To Revive A Discharged Tesla Model 3 With A Dead 12 V Battery
[ad_1] As electric cars become more and more popular, many users or potential buyers will wonder what exactly happens when the main traction is discharged and at the same time as the 12 V auxiliary battery is discharged or totally dead. It is not a frequent problem,...
Tons Of Issues On This Y Seem Extreme
[ad_1] The Tesla Model Y is not immune from defects and this video review reveals exactly that. It seems Tesla build quality is still problematic. Should a new car have all of these issues? The answer is no and more often than not, Tesla will fix small issues with the...
70% of Americans are electric-car virgins, same GM EV1 barriers persist today
[ad_1] Almost a decade after the first modern, mainstream, electric cars went on sale, myths and misconceptions persist. A J.D. Power survey released Tuesday suggests that may be partly because most Americans still haven't driven an EV. The majority of Americans...
Sandy Munro Gives New Details on Tesla Model Y Castings, Splashes, And Teslaract
[ad_1] Sandy Munro has probably not covered so many different secrets in the Tesla Model Y since he started its teardown videos. This one has things as diverse as castings and Teslaract. Secrets like an air suspension that never was – until now – and welding splashes....
Eco-Friendly Nominee Alongside Diesel Truck, Loses To Hybrid
April 22, 2020 Consumer Research Indicates Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Stewardship as Main Reasons for Electric Vehicle Ownership and Consideration CHICAGO, April 22, 2020 – In honor of Earth Day 2020, the leading automotive digital marketplace, Cars.com...
From Plaid Speed To A Complete Stop
[ad_1] Nothing really happens at the Tesla Gigafactory 4 (aka Giga Berlin) site in Grünheide, near Berlin in Germany since we heard about postponing the project more than two weeks ago. The latest videos from the site present basically a silent plot, even "the last...
China Outlines Cut Of EV Subsidies By The End Of 2022
[ad_1] China officially announced a two-year extension of the subsidies for all-electric cars, through the end of 2022, although after the three month transition period (from July 23) rules change. Without the announcement, subsidies would end this year (on December...
LG Chem Gets Another Huge Loan For Its Battery Plant In Poland
[ad_1] According to the South Korean media, LG Chem just received another huge loan for its lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Poland. Three banks - Korea Development Bank (KDB), Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) and Nonghyup Bank - reportedly offered some...
300-mile range, 20-minute fast-charging, arriving by late 2021
[ad_1] With Kia’s Plan S, revealed in January, the South Korean brand became much more committed about going electric and committing to a significant volume of electric vehicles in the future. Under the plan, Kia will invest $25 billion by the end of 2025, with...
How Do Heated Seats Compare To Model S?
[ad_1] April is almost over, and mild temps are kicking in in some parts of the country. However, many of us live in areas that are still getting snow. That's not necessarily a bad thing since Tesla just started delivering its new Model Y crossover. Winter testing is...
Enter Now For Chance To Win This Ultimate Tesla Model X Performance
[ad_1] Tesla is at the forefront of electric vehicles, and the brand's most expensive, capable model – the Model X Performance SUV – could be yours thanks to Dream Giveaway. This prize package not only includes the Model X, but an additional $32,000 to pay for taxes....
Consumer Reports Released Annual Issue: It’s Electrified
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Lower-price Porsche Taycan is coming, with rear-wheel drive—and possibly better range
[ad_1] A less-expensive, rear-wheel drive Porsche Taycan variant is on the way, slotting below the current all-wheel drive 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S models, according to a new report. The entry-level model will have a smaller battery pack, and will be "more accessible...
Autogefühl Presents Detailed Review Of Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
[ad_1] After the in-depth review of the Performance version in May 2019 (see here), this spring Autogefühl took to the "workshop" a Long Range All-Wheel Drive version of the Tesla Model 3. The overview of the exterior and interior, followed by driving experience...
Teslacam Captures Swerving Chevy Cobalt Crashing Into Toyota Corolla In Chicago
[ad_1] Some readers ask why we cover Teslacam videos that do not directly involve a Tesla. The EV is often a mere witness of something, like a street fight. Well, that proves the system is not useful solely to the car owner: it may help elucidate crimes or accidents....
Will The Chinese Tesla Be A $20,000 Compact Car? This Video Says Yes
[ad_1] The Cybertruck can be considered as the latest Tesla success. It is yet to be delivered, but reservations are over the top for a vehicle that, at first, most thought that was just a joke. If it was, it is now on current manufacturers that never dared to break...
Check Out How It Differs
[ad_1] If the core of electric cars is their power source, we can say that the Model Y teardown has reached its heart. Sandy Munro did not talk about the battery pack until he could have it discharged and safely deal with it. That has probably already happened, but...
It’s Tesla Model Y Glass-Breaking Day At Munro & Associates
[ad_1] Expert teardown engineer Sandy Munro continues his Tesla Model Y journey. In this episode, he provides more information about the new Tesla crossover's unique windshield shape, along with some of his ideas about possible accommodations for future...
The $60,000 Polestar 2 is a Tesla Model 3 fighter arriving summer 2020
[ad_1] Although there have been a number of delays already this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic and various states of shutdown or slowdown, the Polestar 2 electric car is running on time. And ahead of its first deliveries this summer, Polestar has now put a...
Tesla Giga Shanghai Construction Progress April 22, 2020: Video
[ad_1] The latest video report from the Tesla Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China, recorded by 乌瓦 on April 22 reveals another week of huge progress. The steel structure is well advanced, so we can actually see the shape of the new manufacturing facility, which is...
Does Cheap Gas Mean Tesla Supercharging Is Now Overpriced?
[ad_1] Gas prices have plummeted in a very big way. While many people simply aren't driving, those who are are enjoying huge savings. With gas prices so cheap, is it more expensive to charge an EV than it is to fill up a gas car? The final answer is 100 percent no (at...
A Cheaper Choice Is Now Here
[ad_1] Tesla now offers a $1,000 tow hitch for the Model Y, but the aftermarket already has a cheaper option that probably makes more sense to buy, especially if you purchased the Model Y before Tesla made the hitch available. When Tesla first launched the Model Y it...
Tesla’s Computers Are Different For Model S, X And Model 3, Y
[ad_1] If you have read any of my articles about the MCUv1 issues, they have a mistake I have to apologize for. Some of them mention that the MCUv2 is on the Tesla Model 3. The truth is this vehicle – and now the Model Y – has a cluster of computers that is ironically...
Tesla AI Chief Releases Video Of Cars Detecting Pedestrians
[ad_1] Many of today's cars offer pedestrian detection. Some vehicles even come standard with the feature. This paired with advanced automatic emergency braking will work to save lives. Tesla has been constantly updating its active safety features, Autopilot...
U.S. Patent Office Rules In Favor Of Nikola In Lawsuit Against Tesla Semi
[ad_1] On May 4, 2018, we told you Nikola Motor Company had decided to sue Tesla. It alleged that Tesla violated six patents with the design of the Semi, which cover the windscreen, door, and bodywork design of the Nikola One. The Phoenix-based manufacturer claims the...
Tesla Fremont Factory May Get ‘World’s Most Advanced Paint Shop’ Before Berlin
[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed many businesses, but InsideEVs has not changed its fast pace. So fast that we sometimes miss what other writers report. When we spoke about Elon Musk's tweet on the "world's most advanced paint shop," I had not read another...
Tesla Almost Died In The Past, But Is Striving Today: How Did It All Play Out?
[ad_1] The electric automaker could face very difficult times ahead. [ad_2] Source link 2020-04-22 15:17:12 [author_name]:author name...
How Do Tesla Seats Compare To Mercedes Seats? Let’s Tear Them Apart To Find Out
[ad_1] If you want to compare the comfort and luxury of multiple cars' interiors, simply step inside and check them out. While seat comfort and interior quality are somewhat subjective, it's not too hard to differentiate between ultra-comfortable and passable....
Nissan LEAF Is Most Well-Known Electric Car In The UK, Model S #2
[ad_1] The Nissan Leaf may be Britain's best-selling electric car but, perhaps unsurprisingly, it has also been revealed to be the nation's best-known EV as well according to a new survey by DrivingElectric.com. The survey of over 700 people revealed that more than 94...
SK Innovation To Supply Electric Car Batteries To BAIC
[ad_1] According to the latest news, SK Innovation was selected by the Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) as a battery supplier for a new electric car, scheduled for market launch in China in the second half of 2020. The lithium-ion cell will be produced at SK...
Discovery Sport and Evoque now available as plug-in hybrids
[ad_1] Land Rover has announced that its two bestselling models are now available as plug-in hybrids, seeing the continued shift towards electrification for the company.The Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport are now both available to order in plug-in...
BEV 0-60 MPH Acceleration Compared For U.S. – April 21, 2020
[ad_1] This month the two quickest electric cars from Tesla - the Model S and Model X, both in top of the line versions - officially become even quicker, by a 0.1 s. According to Tesla, the Model S Performance can accelerate 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 2.3 seconds...
Tesla Gigafactory 1 To Reopen May 4th
[ad_1] According to reports from ABC NewsNow KOLO8, Tesla is poised to reopen Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, Nevada, on Monday, May 4th. We reported in late March that Panasonic was suspending battery production at the facility due to COVID-19 shut down precautions....
Tesla Model Y 1,000-Mile Road Trip: How Efficient Is This Crossover?
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This Tesla Model X Is Useless, But Perhaps Improvements Can Be Made
[ad_1] You may remember, not too long ago we shared a video with you from Rich Rebuilds. He claimed the Tesla Model X is the most useless car he owns. Not surprisingly, it received a ton of push back from Tesla fans. However, while Rich loves Tesla, he admits he likes...
First Look At Tesla Model 3P Zero-G Wheels Compared To Track Pack Wheels
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General Dynamics Delivers Battery Powered Nuclear Attack Submarine to Navy
General Dynamics Delivers Battery Powered Nuclear Attack Submarine to Navy GROTON, Conn. (April 17, 2020) - General Dynamics Electric Boat Friday delivered the nuclear-powered attack submarine Vermont (SSN 792) to the U.S. Navy. Electric Battery Powered Nuclear Boat...
Autotrader Spends Some Time In The Tesla Crossover
[ad_1] We've been waiting longer than anticipated for all the popular mainstream automotive media websites to come forth with their Tesla Model Y reviews. This is because the Model Y came to market toward the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and related shutdowns....
Why Would One Compare The Tesla Model Y To The Model S? Let’s Take A Look
[ad_1] No Tesla Model S or Model X owner is going to buy the Model 3, right? That's what some people thought before the entry-level Tesla arrived. Sure, many Model 3 buyers weren't Tesla owners in the first place, but many were Model S or X owners buying another...
Two Years & 50,000 Later
[ad_1] We are finally at the point that many LINKK Tesla Model 3 owners have had their cars for two years or more. This also means some owners have put quite a few miles on their car. While most Model 3 buyers seemed pretty impressed with their purchase early on,...
Old Components With Personal Info Find Their Way On eBay
[ad_1] Tesla’s retrofitting service for media control units (MCU) and Autopilot hardware – HW, for short – may not go far enough in protecting owners’ personal data. That’s according to white hat hacker GreenTheOnly. He obtained four units of these Tesla computers off...
A Glimpse Of The Loyal Tesla & Elon Musk Fanbase And How It Operates
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Tesla Teases Battery Module And Pack Production Line At Giga Shanghai
[ad_1] By the way of releasing financial results for the first quarter of 2020, Tesla published also a few photos of the battery module and pack facility at the Tesla Gigafactory 3. Before we jump to the photos below, above we have a new drone video by Jason Yang,...
0-60 MPH & 1/4-Mile Tests
[ad_1] As we've shared a few times recently, the Tesla Model S received a new update that includes performance and launch mode improvements. More specifically, the ridiculously quick Tesla sedan gets a Cheetah stance launch mode. Keep in mind, this is not a new...
MW Motors Luka EV is a modern electric car in retro-classic form
[ad_1] Not every car needs to have the sci-fi looks of a Jaguar I-Pace or Tesla Model X. Czech Republic–based MW Motors designs modern electric cars with retro styling. The MW Motors Luka EV is a small two-seat coupe that looks like it drove straight out the 1960s....
Battery Tech: Cobalt Content Was Limited To Below 10%: Now Is It Time For Nickel?
[ad_1] Upcoming NCM 217 cathodes might be way more affordable than NCM 811 and NCA. [ad_2] Source link 2020-05-02 22:39:36 [author_name]:author name...
EPA Denies Elon Musk’s Claims About Faulty Range Test Of Tesla Model S
[ad_1] Elon Musk said during Tesla's earnings call that the Model S Long Range Plus - currently rated by EPA at 391 miles (513 km) of range - actually might be able to go 400 miles (644 km), as the test was kind of faulty. The main issue is that the EPA allegedly left...
There Are Two Tesla EV’s That Are Most Affected By The A Slowing Corona Virus Auto Economy
Tesla Sales Slow The Least Of All The Battery Powered Electric Vehicles During The COVID-19 Epidemic. iSeeCars recently analyzed over 1.8 million used cars for sale in February and March 2020 in the U.S. market to determine which models of Electric Vehicles have the...
A Laundry List Of Complaints
[ad_1] While some people argue that most complaints about Tesla vehicles are nit-picky, others believe that the company has a long way to go and needs to address many issues. Both opinions are reasonable and justified, depending on how you look at things. However, we...
This Tesla Model 3 Tangerine Dream ‘Stormbreaker’ Looks Tasty
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