🔊 Dodge’s parent company, Stellantis, plans to add simulated gas engine noise and vibrations to its upcoming Charger Daytona EV. 🚗 The simulated engine rumble aims to enhance pedestrian safety by making the EV audible and providing tactile feedback. 📡 The system, including Active Vibration Enhancement (AVE) and Active Sound Enhancement (ASE), utilizes sensors and…
💃 Tesla shares footage of Optimus humanoid robot walking smoothly in latest clip 🤖 Latest footage features newer or more complete build of Optimus compared to previous video 🚶♂️ CEO Elon Musk shared previous video of second-generation Optimus prototype walking 🛠 Tesla recently opened up 61 Optimus jobs for manufacturing, testing engineers, and other related…
🚫 Ford has halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup for undisclosed reasons. 🚛 Shipments of the 2024 gas-powered F-150 units have commenced. 🛑 The stop-ship order for the F-150 Lightning was issued on February 9. 🚚 Ford is still producing the F-150 Lightning at its Rouge Electric Vehicle (EV) Center. ⚡️ Production slowdowns…
💬 Tesla executives are becoming more active on social media, engaging with the EV community. 🌟 This shift follows Elon Musk’s decreased presence on platforms like Twitter. 📈 Executives like Rohan Patel, Drew Baglino, Lars Moravy, and Martin Viecha are among those engaging with users. ✍️ They are personally responding to concerns and feedback from…
💡 Tesla has achieved 600,000 installations of Powerwall worldwide. 🚀 The next-generation Powerwall 3 is being rolled out in the U.S. 🌍 Tesla dominates the U.S. battery storage market with a 30.2% market share. 💰 The company has been reducing the price of Powerwall 2 in the U.S. 🏠 Tesla has deployed over 1 GWh…
⏰ Mercedes-Benz is delaying its EV sales goal by five years to 2030. 📉 Slow demand for EVs has led to the adjustment of the timeline from 2025 to 2030. 🌍 Europe, where Mercedes-Benz has seen the most success with EVs, only saw 11% of overall sales being pure EVs. 💰 The delay in electrification…
🔧 Tesla will deploy an Over-the-Air software update to resolve a rear camera issue in 8,700 EVs in China. 🚗 The fix includes 1,071 Model S and Model X vehicles, along with 7,529 Model 3 vehicles, categorized as a “recall” by Chinese regulators. 📷 The rear camera issue stems from unstable integrated circuit communications, affecting…
💡 Tesla Cybertruck’s recent range test achieved 334 miles, surpassing the estimated 318 miles on Tesla’s website. 📊 Factors such as driving style and weather conditions significantly impact range test results. 🛣️ The test included a mix of highway and city driving, reflecting real-world usage scenarios. 🚚 Edmunds used a Dual-Motor All-Wheel-Drive configuration of the…
🚗 Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg’s Tesla Model S has traveled an impressive 1,217,887 miles since its purchase ten years ago. 🔋 Gemmingen-Hornberg’s Model S has undergone multiple battery and electric motor replacements over its journey. 🌍 Despite starting in 2014 with less prevalent electric vehicle infrastructure, Gemmingen-Hornberg has driven his Model S across continents. 🏆 His…
💼 Large Swedish companies like Skanska and ABB are refraining from purchasing Tesla cars due to IF Metall’s strike against Tesla Sweden. 🏗️ Skanska, the leading construction and property development group in Sweden, has halted further Tesla purchases despite having 400 Tesla “benefit” cars. 🔌 ABB, a prominent tech company, known for its focus on…