Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
Ford’s latest patent filing has turned heads in the automotive and security industries. The automaker recently published a patent for a vehicle-based security system that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. Drones and Cars: An Unlikely Security Duo The patent, filed in 2022, describes a system where a vehicle serves as a…
The Paris motor show has become a battleground for the future of Europe’s auto industry, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers making a strong push into the market. This development, reported by The Guardian, highlights growing concerns about the competitiveness of European automakers in the EV era. Chinese EV Invasion Nine Chinese companies unveiled new…
A recent concept design shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Nic Cruz Patane has sparked imagination about the future of Tesla’s vehicle lineup. The images showcase a “CyberY” concept, reimagining the popular Model Y with the distinctive angular aesthetic of the Cybertruck. The CyberY Vision The concept images depict a Model Y that’s undergone…
Tesla has significantly reduced prices for its futuristic Cybertruck, potentially aiming to sustain momentum and boost sales. This move comes as the electric pickup truck jumps to the No. 3 spot among best-selling EVs in the U.S., reports Forbes. Price Cuts Across the Board The all-wheel drive (AWD) Cybertruck now starts at $79,990, down from…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software following reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that resulted in a pedestrian fatality. Safety Concerns in Low-Visibility Conditions NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is probing whether Tesla’s driver assistance syst
Apple Inc. secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD Co. on developing long-range EV batteries as part of its now-canceled car project, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This partnership, which began around 2017, aimed to create advanced battery systems using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The Apple-BYD Battery Collaboration The joint effort focused on developing…
The city of St. Louis has sparked controversy by purchasing nine Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles for its municipal fleet, a move that’s drawing scrutiny from some city officials. Unexpected EV Choice Raises Questions City officials aimed to reduce their carbon footprint by replacing older gas-powered vehicles with electric alternatives. However, the selection of the…
Mini’s just shaken up the hot hatch world with its first-ever electric John Cooper Works models. The iconic British brand debuted the JCW Electric and JCW Aceman, both packing some serious electric punch. Car and Driver reports on this electrifying news. Identical Powertrains, Different Packages Both new models are rocking the same electric setup: The…
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