Key Points 💡 Mercedes-Benz has made a decision to join the “NACS coalition” and adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles in North America starting in 2025. 💡 Mercedes-Benz will provide an adapter for its existing electric vehicles equipped with the Combined Charging System (CCS) in North America, allowing them to…
Key Points 🚙 Recent videos of the Tesla Cybertruck taken in New Zealand suggest that it performs well in snowy conditions. 🌨️ The Cybertruck was subjected to winter tests at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) in New Zealand. 🎥 Footage shows the Cybertruck driving in the snow and handling icy roads with stability. ❄️…
Key Points 📈 Ford reported that its F-150 Lightning sales were up over 100% in the second quarter compared to Q2 2022. 🚗 Ford Lightning sales increased 4.1% compared to Q1 2023. 🆕 50% of new customers attracted to the Ford brand through F-150 Lightning sales were new to Ford. 💰 Ford offers four F-150…
Key Points 🚗 The NHTSA has asked Tesla for updated data related to an ongoing investigation into the automaker’s Autopilot driver-assist system. 📋 The NHTSA is investigating Tesla’s driver-assist system after identifying crashes involving the feature and emergency vehicles and examining driver attentiveness while Autopilot is operating. 📝 The NHTSA sent a letter to Tesla…
Key Points 🔌 Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai is laying off workers, specifically affecting workers in the EV battery assembly line. 📉 The reason for the layoffs and the exact number of affected workers is unclear. 🚗 The battery assembly line in Giga Shanghai uses modules and packs from LG Energy Solution Ltd. or Contemporary Amperex Technology…
Key Points 🚙 Volkswagen rolled out an autonomous driving vehicle test program in Austin, Texas. 💡 The program will start with 10 VW ID.Buzz vans equipped with autonomous driving technology from Volkswagen’s partnership with Mobileye. 🌍 Volkswagen plans to expand its testing operations to at least four more cities in the United States. 📊 The…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla rolled out an updated referral program for Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in the United States and China. 🇺🇸 Tesla owners in the US will receive $500 off their purchase price and 3 months of Full Self-Driving Capability, along with 10,000 referral credits, if their friends use their referral link.…
Key Points 🤝 Tesla and 16 Chinese automakers signed a truce to end the EV price war. 🌍 Tesla was the only foreign automaker present at the signing ceremony. 📜 The agreement includes adhering to industry rules, maintaining fair competition, and avoiding abnormal pricing. 📣 Marketing and publicity methods should be truthful and not exaggerated.…
Key Points 🚗 The Tesla Cybertruck was spotted smoothly cruising through the 280 in Palo Alto, showcasing its comfortable suspension and headlights. 🎥 A fan captured a video of the Cybertruck, highlighting its suspension and describing it as “CUSH.” The truck appeared to glide on the road, suggesting a smooth ride for owners. 🌿 The…
Key Points ⚡ Audi plans to start electric vehicle production in Mexico. ⚡ An announcement for Audi’s EV production plans in Mexico is expected later this month. ⚡ Audi’s expansion plans will be announced on July 18 at the San Jose Chiapa plant in Puebla. ⚡ The German automaker has been manufacturing the Audi Q5…