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Canada Has Had Enough Of Tesla
Canada is excluding Tesla products from some of its incentive programs. The automaker was also kicked out of a prominent auto show recently. The country is not happy with Elon Musk's actions in connection with U.S. President Donald Trump. It…
As Tesla Falters, China’s BYD Pulls Ahead With 5-Minute EV Charging
You know, I don't actually agree with the concept of framing every electric vehicle-related news story around Tesla. Sure, it's an easy way to put numbers on the board if you run a publication that covers business, technology, the auto…
See The Rivian R2’s Production-Ready Body Months Before It Launches
For the first time, Rivian showed off its first body-in-white R2 built with production dies. The all-electric SUV is built atop the automaker's new megacastings that eliminate about 50 stamped parts and 300 joints. Production simplicity will be the secret…
Tesla Gets Ride-Hailing Permit In California, But It’s Not What You Think
Tesla has a permit to run a transportation service in California. This is the first step on the long regulatory road to offering driverless taxi rides in the state. Tesla has not applied for the permits that would allow it…
These Fail Half The Time
EV drivers reported problems nearly half the time they pulled up to Shell Recharge stations, according to a new study. EVgo and Blink charging stations also fared poorly for reliability among consumers, with the most common issues involving payment systems…
General Motors And Nvidia Team Up To Build Self-Driving Cars
Like it or not, the development of self-driving cars is going full-swing ahead. After ending its Cruise robotaxi operations last year, General Motors is now planning to develop its next-generation vehicles using Nvidia's AI chips, the two companies announced today. …
Tesla’s Conservative Appeal Is Up. But It Might Not Matter
35% of conservatives surveyed say their opinion of Tesla has improved in the past six months. However, only 17% of conservatives would consider buying an EV. 53% of liberals and 31% of those who identify as "middle-of-the-road" surveyed are now…