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Tesla Supercharger Station Submerged in Berthierville, Quebec

A Tesla Supercharger station in Berthierville, Quebec has been temporarily closed due to severe flooding, according to a report from Drive Tesla Canada on X (formerly Twitter). The charging infrastructure, along with nearby IGA and Rechargéco charging stations, is currently under approximately 3 feet of water. Tropical Storm Debby’s Impact The flooding is attributed to…

Model 3

Tesla Model 3 and Y: As Affordable as $15k in Some States After Incentives

Tesla has shared an eye-opening breakdown of how affordable their Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can be when factoring in federal and state incentives, plus potential gas savings. This information was posted on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, showcasing the varying costs across different states. State-by-State Affordability Breakdown The effective pricing for Tesla’s…

Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s EV Makes Olympic-Sized Splash in Paris

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone giant, is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) market, showcasing its first electric car, the SU7, during the Paris Olympic Games. As reported by Bloomberg, this bold move marks a significant step in the company’s ambitious $10 billion plan to become a major player in the global EV industry. From…

Tesla

Tesla’s Mixed Signals: Musk Endorses Trump While Company Lobbies for EV Policies

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, finds itself in a peculiar position as its CEO Elon Musk endorses Donald Trump for president while the company continues to lobby for EV-friendly policies. This curious dynamic, reported by Reuters, highlights the complex relationship between business interests and political alignments in the EV industry Musk’s Endorsement vs. Tesla’s Lobbying…

Rivian

Rivian Repositions Charge Ports to Align with Tesla Superchargers

Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is making strategic moves to enhance its compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger network. This development comes as part of a broader industry shift towards adopting Tesla’s North American Charging System (NACS) connector, as reported by Green Car Reports. A Shift in Charging Strategy Rivian is repositioning the charge ports on its…

Trump Slashes Auto Tariffs: A Win for EV Makers and Consumers. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
California

Tesla’s EV Dominance Slips in California as Competition Heats Up

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing a significant decline in new car registrations in California, according to Business Insider. This downturn marks a potential shift in the EV landscape of the Golden State, long considered a stronghold for Elon Musk’s company. The EV Numbers Tell a Story The second quarter of this year saw…

Tesla

Massive Protest in Serbia Against Lithium Mine for EV Batteries

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday to protest the proposed opening of a major lithium mine. The project, backed by mining giant Rio Tinto, could become one of Europe’s largest sources of lithium – a crucial material for electric vehicle batteries. According to POLITICO, the protest drew around 30,000 people…

China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
BYD

Chinese EV Giant BYD Aims to Bypass EU Tariffs Through Turkish Factory

According to a report from the Polish Economic Institute (PIE), Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is planning to export 75,000 electric cars annually to the EU market from its factory in Turkey. This move appears to be a strategic attempt to circumvent tariffs imposed by the European Commission on Chinese EV imports, as reported by…

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