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.
Volkswagen is grappling with a tough decision that could see some of its factories in Germany shut down for the first time in its 87-year history. The automaker, known for its iconic brand, is struggling to meet cost-cutting goals and remain competitive in a challenging market. CEO Oliver Blume recently announced that the company must…
Elon Musk has shot down a report claiming his AI startup xAI was in talks to share Tesla’s future revenue in exchange for AI tech. This comes as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of autonomous driving. According to a Reuters article, Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to refute a Wall Street Journal story…
Tesla has rolled out significant improvements to its Hands-Free Trunk feature, including the ability to exclude your home location when using this convenient function. This update was reported by Sawyer Merritt on X, highlighting Tesla’s ongoing efforts to refine its vehicle technology. Detection Improvements and Home Exclusion The electric vehicle manufacturer has made “significant detection…
Tesla has introduced a new convenience feature for some of its electric vehicles, allowing owners to open the front trunk (frunk) without using their hands. This news was shared by Sawyer Merritt on X, formerly known as Twitter. How It Works The “Hands-Free Frunk” feature enables Tesla owners to open their vehicle’s frunk even when…
Volkswagen, the German auto giant, is facing a critical moment in its 87-year history. The company’s shift to electric vehicles has hit a major roadblock, with executives and workers locked in a tense standoff over proposed job cuts and plant closures. This crisis, reported by Politico, highlights the challenges traditional automakers face as they try…
A solar and battery microgrid featuring Tesla tech has significantly cut diesel reliance and costs on Australia’s Lord Howe Island. According to a new report from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the system saved over $1.5 million in fuel costs in just two years, reports Renew Economy. Island Microgrid Exceeds Expectations Commissioned in 2021,…
A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights the growing relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest for the Tesla CEO. Musk’s Proposed Government Role Trump announced that Musk has agreed to lead a government efficiency commission if he’s re-elected president. This role would give Musk significant influence over…
Herbert Diess, Volkswagen’s ex-chief, is pushing back against criticism of his hybrid vehicle strategy during his time at the helm of Europe’s biggest carmaker. This comes as the Financial Times reports a slowdown in EV enthusiasm and growing popularity of hybrids. Diess Claims “Excellent Portfolio” of Plug-in Hybrids Diess argues VW has a strong lineup…
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