“New normal” for electric vehicle range will be 500km, says Musk
Tesla co-founder and CEO says 300 miles, or close to 500km, is the "new normal" for electric vehicle range, and the "standard expectation" of electric vehicle drivers.
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Giga Texas! Austin to build Tesla’s new Cybertruck and Tesla Semi
Tesla says next US Gigafactory will be in Austin, Texas, where work has already begun on an "ecological paradise" that will produce the Cybertruck and Semi.
Tesla crushes rivals with first full-year profit, redefines future of car industry
Tesla smashes industry expectations with its first annual profit, and sales growth in a period where every other car maker in the world declined.
Another robo-taxi company granted driverless permit in California
Autonomous driving pioneer AutoX granted Driverless Permit by California DMV for testing autonomous"robo-taxi" driving technology on public roads.
Soft but solid battery electrolyte research could boost electric car and air taxi range
New soft, yet solid, lithium battery electrolyte made from polymers and ceramics could help boost electric car battery capacity and lifespan.
Tesla Model 3 with Full Self Driving now changes lanes automatically
Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot feature now changes lanes automatically in Australia, without prompting the driver before making the manouevre.
Ford unveils powerful Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype with seven motors
Ford unveils souped-up, one-of-a-kind, 1400 horse-power version of all-electric Mach-E, no doubt to stir up rEVhead appeal.
Daimler says new luxury EQS electric vehicle will have more than 700km range
Daimler boss says the high-end, yacht-inspired Mercedes-Benz EQS will have one of the longest driving ranges on the EV market.
Musk flags big Model Y update for second quarter earnings call
Tesla will report second quarter earnings on Wednesday and along with news of sales and earnings we can now also expect something big on the Model Y.
ABB to supply mobile electric car fast-charging tech to Formula E
Swiss-Swedish technology giant ABB announces it will provide portable ultra-fast charging technology for Gen3 cars in next Formula E World Championship.