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Mercedes EVs can now charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network with the use of a NACS adapter. more…

Ford’s F-150 Lightning is losing ground in the US with new electric pickups like the Tesla Cybertruck and Chevy Silverado EV now available. Although Ford plans to launch smaller, more affordable EVs, including an SUV and pickup, they won’t arrive for (at least) another two years. With new threats, including Read more

While both Hyundai and Kia are expected to produce electric pickups, a smaller Korean player will beat them to market.

There finally appears to be some Tesla shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk from the company after years of concerns being ignored by the board and most shareholders. However, probably nothing will happen as long as the stock (TSLA) is up. more…

The automaker’s EV sales are growing, but EREVs could help scale and profits by adding in gas engines to boost range.

Last month I was fortunate enough to take a trip to China and visit seven different micromobility companies, each of which invited me to tour their factory, test out their new products, or attend their major events. The trip is something of a sequel to the first Chinese factory tour Read more

Last month, Tesla unveiled the new Model Y in the United States, featuring an all-new light bar design, a redesigned rear-end, and a refreshed interior. It’s currently available as a “launch series” model, starting at $59,990 – with deliveries beginning in March. The new Model Y is currently in 19 Read more

Range isn’t the ID. Buzz’s strongest suit, but it handled itself well in a DC fast-charging test. Oh, and it’s delightful to drive.

Toyoda Gosei, a manufacturer of plastic and rubber vehicle parts that is part of the Toyota Group, has acquired a stake in EV Motors Japan (EVM-J), a startup specializing in the development and sale of commercial electric trucks and buses. The company said it acquired the stake in EVM-J “to Read more

During the fourth quarter earnings call, Tesla executives highlighted that the company has not given up on Hardware 3 yet. The executives noted that the FSD Supervised v12.6 release is like a “baby v13,” and thus it is a notable improvement over its predecessors.  Based on comments from Hardware 3 Read more