🚗 BYD launched a new high-performance electric supercar called Yangwang U9, rivaling Ferrari, Lamborghini, and eventually the Tesla Roadster. ⚡ The U9 boasts impressive specs including 0-62 MPH in 2.36 seconds and a top speed of 192.12 MPH. 🌐 Initially offered exclusively in China with deliveries planned for mid-2024. 📈 BYD, now the world’s largest…
🏆 Tesla repeated with four titles in the S&P Global Mobility’s Loyalty Awards for 2023. 🥇 Tesla won the Overall Loyalty to Make, Ethnic Market Loyalty to Make, Highest Conquest Percentage, and Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to Make awards for 2023. 📈 S&P Global Mobility tracks consumer buying activity to determine market trends and noted an…
💡 Ford’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter, similar to Tesla’s Magic Dock, was briefly leaked in the automaker’s parts catalog. 🔌 The appearance of the NACS adapter suggests Ford’s preparation for accessing Tesla Supercharger Network for its EVs. 🚗 Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed that eligible Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners in the…
🔥 EVs are not more prone to catching fire than traditional gas or diesel cars, according to data analysis by Tusker. 📊 A Swedish study found that EVs are 20 times less likely to catch fire compared to gas or diesel cars. 🚗 The myth of EVs catching fire more frequently was prevalent during Tesla’s…
💡 Tesla executive acknowledges Supercharger improvements suggested by a customer, demonstrating the company’s receptiveness to feedback. 🛠️ The Vice President of Tesla’s Investor Relations forwarded the customer’s suggestions to the Supercharger team for consideration. 🚗 The customer proposed three simple suggestions related to battery pack preferences, charger selection, and UI enhancements for Supercharger usage. 🕒…
💬 Starlink’s Direct to Cell satellites completed their first post on Elon Musk’s X platform. 🛰️ The test demonstrated the ability to send messages through SpaceX’s Direct to Cell satellites. 🌲 The post was made from a location with tree cover in the Santa Cruz Mountains. 📱 Direct to Cell satellites aim to enable communication…
💪 The Tesla Cybertruck’s Armor Glass windows demonstrated remarkable durability against a break-in attempt. 🚗 Sentry Mode footage captured a thief trying to smash the Cybertruck’s windows without success. 🔨 Despite using tools and even jumping on the vehicle, the would-be thief failed to break the Armor Glass windows. 📹 Photos revealed scratches and cracks…
🔋 Electric vehicles, once dismissed by automotive enthusiasts, have proven their performance capabilities, especially with models like the Tesla Roadster, Model S, and Model 3. 🏁 Despite earlier perceptions, EVs like the Tesla Model S Plaid and Model 3 Performance are now competitive in racing events, challenging the notion that they’re only suitable for straight-line…
💡 Edmunds updated its article on the Tesla Cybertruck’s range after receiving corrections from the EV community regarding tire specifications. 🚗 The initial report suggested that the Cybertruck fell short of its 340-mile range estimate. 📊 EV enthusiasts pointed out that the Cybertruck’s 340-mile range is for All Season tires, while the tested model had…
💥 A Tesla Cybertruck was involved in a rear-end collision, resulting in a bent rear bumper and a Dodge Ram-shaped imprint on its tailgate. 🚗 The Cybertruck owner alleges the crash was caused by the Ram driver using their phone while driving. 📸 Photos show minimal external damage to the Cybertruck, but a noticeable imprint…