Author: Gary Zhou

The Biden-Harris Administration plans to support vehicle automation, connectivity, and more through $100 million in grants.  The Administration recently announced that $160 million worth of funds are available to develop smart transportation technology and improve infrastructure in the United States. The funds will support two programs, including the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program.…

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a concept all-electric semi-truck. While much of the world is looking to electrify transport, electric semi-trucks lag behind consumer options. Most semi-trucks in every major market remain gas-powered, likely due to a lack of good options. Long haul trucks require (as the name suggests) significant amounts of range, and Mercedes hopes to…

The Tesla Model Y has the best resale value out of any other battery electric vehicle in China according to data from the China Automobile Dealers Association. The Model Y is the best-selling SUV in China and has a one-year value retention rate of 88.76% among battery electric vehicles in the nation according to a list published by…

College students driving used cars dream of owning a Tesla, according to a new survey by ValuePenguin. Over 1,000 undergraduate students participated in the survey which polled them on all things related to vehicles. Questions included how they paid for everything including car insurance as well as what students would drive if money weren’t an obstacle. According…

Last week, reports emerged suggesting that Tesla China is considering a shift in its strategy for the local markets. This reportedly involved the electric vehicle maker closing some of its showrooms in high-tier locations so that Tesla can focus on ramping its stores in areas that can also host a service and maintenance center.  The…

Tesla plans to open a sales, service, and delivery center in Northbrook, Illinois. Last week, the new Tesla Center gained support from the Northbrook Village Board of Trustees.  In a meeting on September 13, the Northbrook Village Board of Trustees discussed Tesla’s plan to build a new multi-purpose center at 1000 Skokie Blvd. Tesla is…

An electric jet startup company, Lilium, has partnered with software giant Palantir to introduce what they think is the future of mobility. Over the past ten years, there has been an explosion in the number of companies looking to offer personal electric aircraft to the masses. One such company is Lilium, but they are unique…