🌐 Global Performance Program: Volkswagen is implementing a global performance program aimed at improving vehicle releases and reducing costs. 💼 Staff Reduction: Volkswagen will reduce staff starting January 2024 as part of the program, with a focus on administrative roles. 💸 Cost-Cutting Measures: The German automaker plans to cut administrative staff costs by 20% to…
Key Points 🚗 The first EV charging station from President Biden’s infrastructure plan is now operational in Ohio. 🔌 Installed by EVgo, the station at a Pilot Travel Center in Madison County offers four charging stalls, providing up to 350 kW for a single EV or 175 kW when four EVs are charging. 💰 Ohio…
Key Points 🚗 General Motors, EVgo, and Pilot Travel Centers have launched the first 17 locations of their national EV fast charging network. 🔌 Charging locations can be found through GM’s vehicle brand apps, Pilot’s myRewards Plus app, and the EVgo app. 📆 By spring 2024, GM and Pilot plan to introduce exclusive benefits for…
Key Points 🚗 The Tesla Cybertruck, newly released, is actively participating in races against various opponents, including the Ford F-150 Raptor R. 🏎️ The Ford F-150 Raptor R, known for its surprising speed, is described as resembling an off-road desert racer more than a conventional pickup truck. 📊 On paper, the Raptor R has a…
Key Points 💼 Rivian is laying off approximately 20 workers from its in-house battery cell development team in Normal, Illinois. 🧑💼 The head of cell engineering, Victor Prajapati, is among those laid off, expressing gratitude for the past three years and hinting at future contributions to sustainability. 🚗 Despite the layoffs, Rivian plans to continue…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has revealed the order configurator for the “Foundation Series” Cybertruck in a video shared over the weekend. 💻 The configurator showcases the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) version starting at $99,990 and the Cyberbeast tri-motor trim priced at $119,990. 🌍 Tesla is prioritizing Cybertruck deliveries in California and Texas, with the dual-motor version…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is defending its use of the names “Autopilot” and “self-driving” in an ongoing false advertising case. 🏛️ Tesla argues that the California DMV implicitly approved the terminology by not taking action in prior investigations. 🤖 The automaker faced a DMV investigation on the Autopilot name in 2014, but it was allowed…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is developing a “tap to park” feature for Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta. 📅 The release date for the “tap to park” feature is unclear. 🤖 Elon Musk responded to a post suggesting the feature allows users to identify and select parking spaces with a tap, and the vehicle then parks itself.…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has sold out of the Model Y Standard Range configuration in China for the rest of 2023. 🌏 China is one of Tesla’s best-selling markets, contributing significantly to the company’s global sales rankings. 📈 Model Y has become more popular than Model 3 globally, attributed to its crossover body style. 🎯…
Key Points 📈 Impressive Sales Growth: Tesla China achieved remarkable sales figures in November, selling 82,432 vehicles, marking a 14.31% increase from October. 🌏 Focus on Domestic Market: Out of the total sales, 65,504 vehicles were delivered to Chinese customers, indicating a 4.82% year-on-year increase and a substantial 128.83% jump from October. 📉 Decline in…