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In a recent close-up photo of a Tesla Cybertruck’s circuit board, an intriguing Easter egg has been spotted. The board includes the words “Hi Sandy!” printed on it, a clear reference to Sandy Munro, a renowned automotive engineer known for his detailed teardown analyses of vehicles, including Tesla models. The Easter Egg and Its Significance…
High Prices and Lack of Charging Stations Remain Major Obstacles A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago reveals that many Americans are still reluctant to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), despite President Joe Biden’s efforts to dramatically increase EV sales. The…
US and EU Throw Up Roadblocks, but Automakers Grow Closer to China The US and Europe are erecting barriers to keep Chinese cars out of their markets, but at the corporate level, automakers are growing ever closer to China. President Biden’s quadrupling of tariffs on Chinese EV imports and the EU’s probe into Chinese EV…
Tesla’s latest software update, version 2024.20, is rolling out now with some exciting new features and improvements. The update brings major upgrades to the adaptive headlights for Teslas equipped with matrix LED headlights, as well as a fun addition to the in-car gaming experience. Adaptive Headlights Get Smarter For Tesla owners in Europe and other…
Tesla’s charging team has experienced a rollercoaster ride in recent weeks, with the abrupt dismissal of the entire team on April 30th, 2024, followed by the surprising return of key team member T.J. Connolly. The news, first shared by prominent Tesla follower Sawyer Merritt on X (formerly Twitter), has left many wondering about the future…
Tesla is standing by CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, arguing it motivated him to create “tremendous value” for shareholders. This comes after top proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended shareholders vote against the proposal, calling it “excessive.” ISS Recommendation and Tesla’s Response According to Reuters, ISS raised concerns over Tesla offering…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market continues to thrive, with manufacturers reporting strong sales growth in May, despite a general decline in consumer spending. This growth is driven by price cuts and new model launches, leading companies like BYD, Nio, and Seres Group to see significant sales increases, reports Bloomberg. Surge in Sales Leading EV manufacturers…
Tesla is sending executive Tom Zhu back to China amid slumping sales and increased competition in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. Zhu, who was promoted to senior vice president of automotive in April 2023, previously led Tesla’s entry into China and oversaw the company’s Asia Pacific operations, Bloomberg reports. Zhu’s Role and Promotion Tom…
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