New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is taking a stand against one of the most annoying and inconvenient things electric vehicle owners have dealt with for years. As per NSW legislation, owners of combustion-powered vehicles who park in dedicated charging stalls — an act referred to in the EV community as “ICE-ing” — can be fined…
During Elon Musk’s remarks at the grand opening of Tesla’s Engineering HQ at Palo Alto, the CEO mentioned that the company has a number of Cybertruck pre-production prototypes that employees could check out. Images and videos from the event suggested that Musk was right, as at least two Cybertruck units were photographed at the event. …
Tesla has applied for a set of patents that are set to significantly improve virtualization, recognition, and Full Self Driving overall. Tesla has worked tirelessly to improve full self-driving technology in the first two months of the year. Most recently, Tesla pushed its most significant improvement to employees, v11.3. Still, with new patented technology, the software is…
Tesla has reportedly received overwhelming invitations from Mexican officials to bring the anticipated new assembly location to their State. Just last week, it seemed like Tesla had finally narrowed down the location where it would be building its newest facility in Mexico. The Northern State of Nuevo Leon is close to the U.S. border, has historically hosted…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has remarked on Twitter, confirming the company’s new Cybertruck material patent. Unlike most cars produced today, the Tesla Cybertruck has captured consumers’ attention for its design and material choice. Most vehicles use a combination of aluminum and plastics to create many of the body panels on the vehicle. In contrast, the Cybertruck is…
An EV conversion of a Toyota Land Cruiser, made by EVSwap, shows how capable a simple powertrain swapped off-roader can be. With the instant torque and incredible amount of control an electric powertrain provides, it is no wonder that many off-road enthusiasts see them as the next significant upgrade. But with the limited number of electric…
Mercedes CTO, Markus Schaefer, has confirmed that the automaker’s autonomous driving system DRIVE Pilot will be making its way to China to challenge Tesla’s Full Self Driving offering in the country. Mercedes made waves in the auto industry earlier this year when it became the first automaker certified to operate level 3 autonomous driving vehicles in the…
Nissan has launched a new fleet of Nikola and Kenworth electric semis that will deliver vehicles to dealers in Los Angeles. Nissan was a pioneer in the EV space with its Nissan Leaf, launched over a decade ago. But since then, many have accused the brand of becoming complacent. As the Japanese brand looks to revitalize…
Tesla’s preferred choice for its potentially-upcoming vehicle production plant in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, has one major roadblock if the automaker eventually lands there: water. Tesla has been mulling several locations in Mexico for its newest EV production plant, and its ideal location is Nuevo Leon, a Mexican state that is located just south of Texas in the…
Tesla is preparing more Superchargers for Magic Dock installations, which allow non-Tesla electric vehicles to use the company’s charging network. Yesterday, it was shown that Tesla has started implementing the Magic Dock at Supercharger locations in the United States. Just a few weeks after Tesla and the White House confirmed that the automaker would open its Supercharger Network to…