A recent study by Geotab, a Canadian telematics company, found that the vast majority of EV batteries will likely outlast the life of electric cars. The study's findings contradict the common misconception that electric vehicle batteries will only last a few years before needing to be replaced. According to the study, EV batteries degrade at an average rate of 1.8% per year, a notable improvement from the 2.3% per year rate found in a 2019 analysis.
EnergyGeotab | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-20 11:10:23 AM |
Tesla has opened its 100th Supercharger site in Australia, located in Glenelg, a beach-side suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. The Supercharger's design features a green and gold theme, paying tribute to Australia's national colors. The milestone marks Tesla's expansion of its EV charging presence in the country.
TeslaTesla | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 11:10:23 AM |
SpaceX has released a scathing letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criticizing its lack of resources to review licensing materials and claiming recent fines of over $600,000 are retaliation for increased scrutiny on the Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST). The company had planned to take its fifth test flight of Starship in early August, but the FAA gave an estimated approval date of November.
SpaceSpaceX | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 11:10:22 AM |
Nio's new brand Onvo is launching its first vehicle, the L60, a small SUV that will compete with the Tesla Model Y. The L60 starts at 206,900 yuan, or $29,267, which is 17% less expensive than the base Model Y offering in China. The vehicle has a range of 555 kilometers or 344 miles, matching the Model Y's Long Range configuration. Onvo will use battery-swap technology alongside charging infrastructure, which the CEO claims is safer and more reliable than traditional charging.
AINio | Rating: 42 | 2024-09-20 11:10:22 AM |
Elon Musk criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for delaying the fifth test flight of SpaceX's Starship, which has been ready since early August. The FAA has given an estimated launch date of November, while SpaceX is preparing for the sixth Starship static fire. The rocket is expected to travel to Mars in 2026 if all goes according to plan.
SpaceSpaceX | Duplicated with: 1 | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 11:10:22 AM |
A company, A2Z EV/EVSE, is seeking to expand its reach by ensuring its Supercharger extension cords meet Tesla's safety standards. This comes after a Tesla engineer, Wes Morrill, warned EV owners about the potential risks of using aftermarket extension cords on Superchargers, citing instances of overheating and shorting.
AITesla | Rating: 42 | 2024-09-20 11:10:21 AM |
Volkswagen has issued a stop sale and production halt for the ID.4 all-electric crossover due to faulty door handles that offer insufficient water protection. The recall affects 98,806 units of the 2021-2024 model year ID.4, including vehicles built at the company's Zwickau plant in Germany and Chattanooga, TN plant in the United States.
BusinessVolkswagen | Duplicated with: 1 | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 11:10:21 AM |
An Arizona judge has issued a temporary injunction against Lucid, a luxury electric vehicle maker, over the company's decision to terminate two employees who attempted to form a union at its AZ plant. The terminated employees, Amie Begay and Chad Brewer, had distributed union literature in bathrooms and break areas before being let go. The National Labor Relations Board filed a petition against Lucid, alleging the company eavesdropped on conversations and threw away union materials.
BusinessLucid | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-20 11:10:21 AM |
Tesla's Shanghai team has been asked by Elon Musk to provide help to anyone in need to the best of their ability as Shanghai deals with the aftermath of Typhoon Bebinca. The typhoon made landfall near Shanghai, causing destruction and prompting the evacuation of 400,000 people in the Shanghai Metropolitan and 9,000 people from the Chongming District. Hundreds of flights and train services were canceled, and a 25 mph speed limit was imposed on roads within Shanghai.
BusinessTesla | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 11:10:20 AM |
General Motors (GM) has announced that its electric vehicles will be able to access 17,800 Tesla Superchargers in North America, starting today. The company's electric cars will use a GM-approved NACS DC adapter to access the Tesla Superchargers. The addition of the Tesla Supercharger Network gives GM electric car owners access to over 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in North America. The NACS DC adapters will initially be available for US customers, followed by customers in Canada later this year.
AITesla | Duplicated with: 1 | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-19 11:10:46 AM |