Also on today’s Critical Materials roundup: Japan’s Panasonic mounts a comeback, and EVs return to the Super Bowl.
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Waymo has applied to expand driverless operations to Los Angeles
Waymo has applied to expand driverless operations to Los Angeles Waymo has announced its application to expand driverless operations to Los Angeles, California, as the latest in the autonomous ride-hailing company’s expansion plans. In a post shared on X on Friday, Waymo said it had applied to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to expand…
Tesla Cybertruck display prototypes have arrived in China
Tesla Cybertruck display prototypes have arrived in China After a recent statement from CEO Elon Musk about putting some Cybertrucks on display in China, it appears that Tesla’s first electric pickups have arrived in the country. Musk posted last week on X saying that Tesla could probably send some Cybertruck prototypes to be displayed in…
Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y production is ‘noticeably up’ at Giga Texas
Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y production is ‘noticeably up’ at Giga Texas Tesla continues to ramp up Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, and one observer over the weekend said that output for both the electric pickup and Model Y seems to have increased. On Sunday, drone operator and longtime Giga Texas observer…
BYD to stop pouch type battery production amid durability concerns: report
BYD to stop pouch type battery production amid durability concerns: report Electric vehicle maker BYD is reportedly planning to phase out the pouch-type batteries that have been used in its best-selling hybrids. Citing individuals reportedly familiar with the matter, Reuters noted that the BYD’s decision to phase out the pouch-style batteries was partly due to potential durability…
Tesla showcases Cybertruck and new Model 3 at Washington, DC Auto Show
Tesla showcases Cybertruck and new Model 3 at Washington, DC Auto Show The Washington, DC Auto Show official website revealed that Tesla is bringing some of its latest vehicles at the event. Recent posts from the show indicated that attendees won’t just be able to view Tesla’s latest creations like the Cybertruck — they will…
Tesla opening new distribution center in South Carolina
Tesla opening new distribution center in South Carolina Tesla is set to open a new distribution center in a 251-thousand-square-foot warehouse in Greenville County, South Carolina, as announced by the automaker this week. The new Tesla distribution site will be located in a warehouse in the Fox Hill Business Park in Fountain Inn, with the…
Tesla is now offering demo drives for the upgraded Model 3
Tesla is now offering demo drives for the upgraded Model 3 Tesla has begun offering limited demo drives in North America for its upgraded Model 3 “Highland,” after the redesigned vehicle officially launched in the region earlier this month. The refreshed 2024 Model 3 can now be seen on Tesla’s demo drive web page, though…
Tesla’s LA Supercharger with diner and drive-in coming along quickly
Tesla’s LA Supercharger with diner and drive-in coming along quickly New photos show that Tesla is making quick construction on a highly anticipated Supercharger station in California, which is set to feature a 1950s-style diner and a drive-in movie theater. After progress on Tesla’s Santa Monica Boulevard Supercharger was shown in aerial footage earlier this…
How This Guy Got Tesla Charging Right In -31 Degree Winter Weather
Three successful charging attempts at 3 different types of fast chargers.