U.S. Congressman warns against Tesla exclusion from CA’s proposed EV incentive Recent reports have revealed that California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pondering the creation of a new EV incentive for car buyers in the state if President-elect Donald Trump eliminates the federal tax credit for electric cars. There was only one caveat—the CA governor’s proposal…
CATL launches Tectrans battery for commercial vechicles On November 24, 2024, Chinese battery maker, CATL, officially launched new batteries for heavy-duty commercial vehicles under its Tectrans brand. During CATL’s live broadcast for the new Tectrans batteries, it was noted that the electrification of heavy-duty commercial vehicles has resulted in a few challenges to producing battery…
Tesla China now has over 400 domestic Tier-1 suppliers: report Recent reports from local media outlets have claimed that Tesla now has over 400 Tier-1 suppliers in China. From this number, over 60 have reportedly entered the electric vehicle maker’s global supply chain, as per a recent report from Shanghai Securities News. In a comment…
Kia & Hyundai unfazed by BYD’s EVs in South Korea Kia and Hyundai are unfazed by BYD’s electric vehicles launching in South Korea. Earlier this month, Chinese automaker BYD announced it would enter South Korea’s passenger car market in 2025. BYD entered South Korea’s commercial car market in 2016 but has yet to launch a…
Tesla Optimus & Neuralink collaboration now closer to fruition [Op-Ed] A collaboration between Tesla Optimus and Neuralink is now closer to fruition. Neuralink’s feasibility trials are expanding to include tests on controlling a robotic arm with the N1 implant. “This is an important first step towards restoring not only digital freedom, but also physical freedom….
We’ve gone from just a handful of cars to dozens. And the list keeps getting longer every month.
What began as a pilot program in 2022 is now a fully operational system at two BMW factories, with more to come.
The automaker has a big leg up over rivals: Six EVs with Tesla’s charging port coming soon from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis.
Plus, Mercedes looks to cut costs and Tesla is driven by “animal spirits.”
EU China negotiations over EV import tariffs nears end The European Union (EU) and China have been negotiation over Europe’s imposed import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). A Chair of the trade committee in the European Parliament recently hinted that the EU and China are close to reaching an agreement, marking the end of…