Tesla is set to start deliveries of its new Model Y vehicle in the coming weeks, but one of its changes was so drastic that now it seems the company will add a feature to reverse it, at least to an extent. The new Model Y features a variety of Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump shared an interesting dialogue regarding the automaker’s potential entry into the Indian market, which could require the construction of a new Gigafactory in the country. For the past several years, Tesla and India have attempted to come to terms on an agreement Read more
SpaceX completed a new first with a recent launch of the Falcon 9 rocket that sent another batch of Starlink satellites to orbit. On Tuesday, for the first time, SpaceX managed to complete a launch and land in two different countries with the Starlink 10-12 mission. It was the first Read more
Italy’s competition authority, Autorita Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), launched probes into Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen. AGCM is investigating the four automakers for unfair commercial practices. Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen are under investigation for allegedly misleading customers about the performance of their electric vehicles. According to Read more
Elon Musk set the record straight about rumors of Tesla investing in Nissan. While the billionaire CEO did not outright deny the rumor or even reject the alleged Nissan proposal, Musk did hint at the inherent flaw of the rumored investment. The Rumor & Elon’s Reply According to Fortune, a Read more
Thanks to the 800V battery system with cylindrical cells, charging times are expected to be 30% shorter than today.
In the pursuit of efficient and cost-effective power conversion, the industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards the adoption of new technologies and innovative topologies. The increasing pressure to reduce system costs has led to the emergence of game-changing solutions, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power Read more
Canadian logistics and parcel delivery firm Nationex worked with electrical system installer Fize Électrique and EV charging solution provider Chargepoly to build charging infrastructure for a fleet of heavy-duty electric delivery vehicles. Nationex operates what it describes as one of the largest electric fleets in Québec —the company recently celebrated Read more
After that, a hands-off, eyes-off highway driving system is coming to Rivians next year, CEO R.J. Scaringe said on Thursday.
Rivian’s more affordable crossover will also be a lot easier for the company to build, CEO RJ Scaringe said in an earnings call.