March 2022
Tesla Led the US Luxury Car Market in January, Surpassing BMW
Tesla led the US luxury car market in January 2022. According to Experian, Tesla’s sales outperformed BMW by more than 20% and made it the segment leader.Read More
Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars – Electrek
Tesla is seeing its order rate surging in the US, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the record gas prices are turning more people toward electric vehicles.Read More
Here’s What The Volkswagen ID Buzz Lineup Will Look Like In Full.
Volkswagen has so far only shown two versions of the new ID Buzz, both based on the short wheelbase chassis. One is the five-seater passenger version, while the other is the ID Buzz Cargo that can take two EU pallets side by side; neither of these will be sold in […]
Rule change now allows deliveries of self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals – Electrek
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially changed a long-standing rule that is now creating a path for automakers to deliver self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals.Read More
Van Hool double-decker electric bus with Proterra battery drives 2,500 miles from Florida to California on public chargers – Electrek
North American motor coach seller ABC Companies has announced another successful trip across the US, this time using a Van Hool TDX25E all-electric bus. The double-decker motor coach was “Proterra Powered” and traveled 2,524 miles from Winter Garden, Florida, to Costa Mesa, California, using only public charging stations. This latest trip […]
Tesla’s 4680 Battery Cell to Have ‘considerable impact’, Driving Down Cost of EVs, Says Panasonic
Tesla’s 4680 battery cell will have a “considerable impact” by helping drive down the cost of electric vehicles and enabling them to become more widespread, says Kazuo Tadanobu, chief executive officer of Panasonic’s energy division. The development of these new batteries has “taken an immense amount of stamina,” but it’s […]
Tesla Model 3 Is Most Efficient Car of 2022, Model Y Takes 3rd
Tesla Model 3 is the most efficient car of 2022, while Model Y earns third place, just slightly behind. Driving a Tesla car—all models being 100% electric—is not only environmentally friendly but also financially beneficial.Read More
Lucid Motors launches ‘Tech Talks’ YouTube series where experts explain the automaker’s EV technologies – Electrek
American EV automaker, Lucid Motors, is offering the public a glimpse behind its premium leather curtain with a new YouTube series explaining its innovative, and in some cases, industry-leading technologies. The 10-episode series, titled Tech Talks launched today with Lucid Motors’ CEO and CTO, Peter Rawlinson discussing battery packs. Additional […]