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China’s pushing its carmakers to keep their advanced electric vehicle (EV) tech at home, even as these companies expand globally. The government’s encouraging automakers to export partially assembled vehicles, or “knock-down kits,” to avoid tariffs and protect their tech. This news, first reported by Bloomberg, comes as Chinese EV makers like BYD and Chery Automobile…
Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) software is set to expand internationally, with significant updates and features rolling out over the next year. The company has released a roadmap detailing its plans, including enhancements to FSD and its introduction to Europe and China by Q1 2025. Notably, Tesla is also planning to bring FSD to right-hand…
Georgia Power has struck a deal with Tesla to build a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio, aiming to enhance grid reliability and address resource shortfalls. The agreement, which includes four separate projects totaling 500MW/2,000MWh, will utilize Tesla’s advanced battery technology, according to Energy Storage News. READ MORE: TESLA BATTERY POWERS REMOTE ISLAND, SLASHES…
Tesla is gearing up to revamp its Model Y for the Chinese market, aiming to regain lost market share and take on competitors like Li Auto and Nio. According to a report from SCMP, the US electric vehicle (EV) maker plans to introduce a six-seat variant of the Model Y, assembled at its Shanghai Gigafactory…
Public EV chargers in the US are often not living up to their promised speeds, averaging about half their maximum capacity. This discrepancy risks hindering the adoption of electric vehicles. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, this issue is widespread and not specific to any particular region or EV brand. The Reality of Public…
China’s top electric vehicle maker, BYD, has decided to put its Mexico factory plans on hold until after the US election, according to a recent report from the South China Morning Post. This move comes as global businesses adopt a wait-and-see approach due to shifting American policies. Uncertainty in the Air: The US Election Impact…
Tesla’s Vice President of Finance and Business Operations, Sreela Venkataratnam, has announced her departure from the electric vehicle giant after an impressive 11-year stint. Her exit marks the end of an era that saw Tesla transform from a niche automaker to a global EV powerhouse. This news was first reported by Sawyer Merritt on Twitter…
A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) highlights the potential benefits of improving electric vehicle efficiency. The research, published Tuesday, suggests that enhancing EV efficiency could lead to significant cost savings and reduced pressure on the electric grid. The Efficiency Landscape Currently, Tesla’s Model Y, the best-selling EV in the…
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