[ad_1] By Byron Hurd The Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover was one of the biggest hype magnets of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, but with deliveries still a year away, would-be buyers have been waiting patiently (or perhaps not-so-patiently) for any production and delivery updates. Thanks to a Ford dealer in Colorado, we have […]
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Tesla will deliver its first Chinese-made Model 3 on December 30th
[ad_1] Tesla began construction on the plant this past January and started making vehicles there in October. The company told Reuters it plans to manufacture approximately 250,000 cars per year at Gigafactory 3 once it ramps up production. In addition to the Model 3, it also plans to make Model Y crossovers at the plant. […]
Volkswagen sets new EV production target of 1.5 million by 2025
[ad_1] The company has announced a bold aim of one million electric cars produced by the end of 2023, which is two years earlier than the previous target of 2025. By 2025, it aims to have produced 1.5 million electric cars. These electric vehicles will be led by the ID.3, a compact EV to be […]
VW’s prototype charging robot can find your EV in the parking garage
[ad_1] Cameras, laser scanners and ultrasonic sensors help the bots both navigate parking areas and find a car’s charging port. Several of these machines could operate in a single garage. VW said it hadn’t “yet” decided on a possible release date for the charging robot. A rollout would likely depend on a number of factors, […]
Tesla puts a music-making app in your EV
[ad_1] Never mind kicking back with some TV shows while you’re waiting in your EV — if Tesla has its way, you’ll be creative during your downtime. YouTuber Oliver Ryan and others have discovered that Tesla’s recently released holiday update includes a Trax app for creating your own tunes. It’s not sophisticated, as you might […]
Tesla’s Holiday Update improves Camp Mode and driving visualization
[ad_1] In the tweeted words of Elon Musk, “big batteries rock.” With all the extra power, it makes sense that EV owners might want to use some for camping accessories and comfort. Tesla isn’t alone in this thinking. Earlier this year, Rivian added a camp stove add-on to its electric truck. Nissan has a slightly […]
Tesla code hints Model 3 might get 100kWh battery and Ludicrous Mode
[ad_1] Other leaks point to a possible “base plus AWD” trim level, new wheel options (including 20-inch “dark staggered” stiletto wheels) and a since-confirmed switch to in-house tire pressure sensors instead of the earlier Continental hardware. There’s no guarantee that Tesla will implement the battery, performance or wheel upgrades. This is a company known to […]
EVgo is adding Tesla connectors to its fast charging stations
[ad_1] EVgo, which is working with Tesla on the project, is deploying the connectors to all of its San Francisco locations at the outset, with stations elsewhere getting them next year. The company plans to install them at all of its 750+ stations across the US. It’s said to be the first time Tesla connectors […]
Lucid Motors doesn’t want to be a ‘Tesla Killer’
[ad_1] Humans like lumping things into categories. If an automaker is building an electric sedan, the brain immediately wants to pit that vehicle against the Model S. But here’s the thing, Rawlinson was the chief engineer for Tesla’s ground-breaking car. He and Tesla changed the automotive landscape with that vehicle. It showed the world that […]
Tesla found a loophole that lets it lease cars in Connecticut
[ad_1] The move makes it practical to offer test drives and otherwise do more than just explain cars. The Connecticut Automotive Retaliers Association that protects the dealership model hasn’t officially reacted to this move. We’ve asked it for comment. We wouldn’t expect it to be happy, though. This not only lets Tesla clinch car deals […]