Tesla posts livestream link to 10/10 Robotaxi event October 9, 2024
The pieces are now in place for the unveiling of the Tesla Robotaxi, a vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has predicted could very well build the company’s future. As the highly-anticipated occasion approaches, Tesla has shared the official livestream link to the Robotaxi unveiling, dubbed “We, Robot.” The livestream link to the Robotaxi unveiling event […]
Hyundai Georgia plant starts IONIQ 5 production October 9, 2024
Hyundai Motor’s manufacturing plant in Georgia recently started producing the IONIQ 5. The South Korean automaker’s facility in Georgia is located west of Savannah and named the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). Hyundai spokesperson Bianca Johnson said the company held an “employee-focused celebration” last week. A grand opening celebration for HMGMA is set for […]
Tesla PT increases ahead of Robotaxi event: RBC Capital October 9, 2024
RBC Capital raised its price target for Tesla ahead of its Robotaxi event on October 10. RBC Capital analysts increased TSLA’s price target from $224 to $236 and maintained the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s Outperform rating ahead of the Robotaxi event. Tesla is expected to unveil the Cybercab, the highly-anticipated robotaxi vehicle, on October 10. […]
Starlink Cellular approved to operate during Hurricane Milton October 9, 2024
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted permission for SpaceX and T-Mobile to operate Starlink Direct-to-Cellular (aka Starlink Cellular) over areas in Hurricane Milton’s projected path. SpaceX and T-Mobile asked for a second Special Temporary Authority (STA) from the FCC to extend Starlink Cellular’s services over areas that could be be by Hurricane Milton. Starlik […]
Tesla Giga Berlin has produced 400,000 vehicles: report October 9, 2024
A recent report from Germany has emerged stating that Tesla Giga Berlin had produced its 400,000th vehicle at the end of September. The milestone was achieved two and a half years after the facility started its Model Y production. Citing internal chat messages from Tesla Germany on September 25, Handelsblatt claimed that the electric vehicle […]
Uber launches GPT-4o AI Assistant to help EV drivers October 9, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Uber will launch an AI assistant powered by OpenAI’s GPT-40. Through the collaboration, Uber aims to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs). During the GO-GET Zero 2024 event in London on October 8, Uber shared that its EV fleet has grown to include over 182,000. “Uber drivers are […]
Tesla China saw record 22,600 registrations in Q3 2024’s final week October 9, 2024
It appears that Tesla China’s new vehicle registrations reached a new high during the final week of the third quarter. During the week of September 23-29, 2024, Tesla China reportedly saw 22,600 vehicle registrations, its highest to date. Tesla China does not report its weekly domestic sales figures, though a general idea of the company’s […]
Tesla starts sending out tickets for its Robotaxi event October 8, 2024
Tesla has started sending out tickets for its Robotaxi unveiling event, set to be held this week at a studio space in Southern California. On Tuesday, Tesla sent Teslarati and others ticket download emails for the “We, Robot” event on Thursday. In the email, Tesla gives participants the option to download their tickets, as well […]
Stellantis files several lawsuits in efforts to block UAW strike October 8, 2024
Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep’s multinational parent company Stellantis has filed several lawsuits against the United Automotive Workers (UAW) union, after the organization has been threatening to strike against the automaker over claims that contract promises have not been upheld. Stellantis filed an initial lawsuit against the UAW and Local 230 on Thursday in the U.S. […]
Tesla installs some charging posts, lays concrete at Hollywood diner October 8, 2024
Tesla’s upcoming drive-in, diner, and Supercharger site in Hollywood is coming together quite nicely, with the latest footage showing that crews have poured concrete across much of the customer parking lot, started installing the actual posts for initial Superchargers, and more. In drone footage shared by 247Tesla on Tuesday, we can see that the crews […]

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BYD wants to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico next year as its North American presence expands October 9, 2024
China’s leading electric vehicle maker, BYD, is expanding its North American footprint. Next year, it plans to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico. BYD will also announce its first manufacturing plant in the region by the end of 2024. more…
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Texans want its lawmakers to stop messing with its solar growth October 9, 2024
The majority of Texans think there’s too much bureaucracy slowing down new solar projects, and they want lawmakers to step out of the way. more…
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Segway robot mowers from $799, flagship Jackery power station bundle at new $1,999 low, LG smart all-in-one washer/dryer, more October 9, 2024
It’s the second day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day event and we’ve got another batch of notable Green Deals, starting with Segway’s Navimow Robot Lawn Mowers that are back at their lowest prices starting from $799. Jackery is taking up to 50% off its power stations for another day – with the flagship Explorer […]
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Fiat 500e and Subaru Solterra now cost less than $300/month to lease October 9, 2024
Fiat cut the cost of its 2024 500e lease deal by 35% compared to last month, while Subaru trimmed $50/month from its long-standing zero-down lease deal on the 2024 Solterra Premium. Both EVs now boast average monthly lease costs that undercut nearly every new vehicle lease on the US market, electric or otherwise. more…
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Tesla Robotaxi rumors: butterfly doors, two seats, robovan, and more October 9, 2024
Several rumors about Tesla’s Robotaxi/Cybercab are emerging ahead of the event tomorrow. They are talking about butterfly doors, two seats, a robovan, and more. more…
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Airspeeder teases a new modular solar-powered vertiport with 360 views of eVTOL ‘flying car’ races October 9, 2024
Nascent eVTOL “flying car” racing league Airspeeder has announced a collaboration with renowned architecture firm HOK to introduce the “SkyDeck,” described as the world’s first modular race vertiport. This solar-powered hub will offer fans 360-degree views of the eVTOLs racing through the air, bringing a new level of immersion to motorsports. more…
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Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving October 9, 2024
Tesla (TSLA) is already back to offering a big incentive in the US even though we are only in the second week of the new quarter, but there’s a catch. more…
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ZEEKR expands Europem presence by launching in Norway, beginning with two EV models October 9, 2024
Chinese EV brand ZEEKR continues to expand its global presence by sharing plans to launch in another European market – Norway. The initial rollout will consist of two of ZEEKR’s flagship models, which will become available to Norwegian customers very soon, more…
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eBay announces ban on private sales of electric bicycles October 9, 2024
In a confusing announcement, eBay has unveiled new plans to ban the sale of electric bicycles by certain users on its platform in the UK. However, the criteria for eligibility and plan specifics both remain unclear. more…
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Prime Day Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, smart devices, appliances, more October 9, 2024
Amazon’s Prime Day has officially begun, bringing us some of the absolute best Green Deals of the year, giving you two days of opportunities to save big bucks on eco-friendly devices and equipment from your favorite brands, including EVs, power stations, electric tools, smart irrigation controllers, and more. We’re collecting all these discounts together as […]
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SpaceX could become a $101 billion company, says Morgan Stanley October 1, 2024
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) designs and manufactures rockets and spacecrafts to launch astronauts and cargo to space destinations. SpaceX was founded by Elon Musk in 2002, with the ultimate mission to make life multiplanetary. Musk envisions a fleet of Starships embarking on a Mars voyage to create a sustainable colony before the year 2050. […]
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Tesla China May Have Over 30% Gross Margins, Says Morgan Stanley October 1, 2024
Morgan Stanely analyst Adam Jonas and his colleagues shared their predictions about Tesla in a report titled, "Shanghai Giga = Porsche-Like Margins?" The title suggested that Jonas and his fellow analysts believe TSLA could reach Porsche's industry-leading margin levels because of GF3. More
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Tesla Completed $5B Raise on September 4th Through Offering Common Shares October 1, 2024
Tesla received a significant influx of money from investors by issuing new shares. September 1, 2020, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stated it plans to raise up to $5 billion through a share sale program to be conducted by Wall Street's main brokerages. Sales agents include major banks such as Goldman Sachs & Co, Bank of America Securities Inc, […]
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Tesla Battery Day: The Final Nail in the Coffin for ICE Vehicles October 1, 2024
On September 22, Tesla held the long-awaited Battery Day, which once again underlined the fact that the the Elon Musk-led company is far ahead of other automakers. ARK Invest analyst Tasha Keeney shared her thoughts on what Tesla presented.More
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Deutsche Bank Raises Tesla TSLA Price Target to $500 from $400, Upgrades to Buy from Hold October 1, 2024
While some retail investors were unable to correctly interpret what Tesla presented at Battery Day, Deutsche Bank got the message. Analysts at Deutsche upgraded Tesla to buy from hold, lifting its price target 25% to $500 from $400.More
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Tesla China Model 3 Sales Are Through the Roof After New Pricing Adjustment October 1, 2024
Today, Tesla China officially confirmed that it has started using cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its China-made Model 3. This, in turn, has led to significant price decreases and an incredible boost to demand.More
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Rock Tech Builds a Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide Plant Near Tesla Giga Berlin in Brandenburg October 1, 2024
Rock Tech Lithium has announced the construction of a battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant in Guben, Brandenburg, just 37 miles from Tesla's Grünheide factory. It plans to produce about 24,000 tons of raw materials per year, which is enough to produce batteries for about 500,000 electric vehicles.More
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Tesla (TSLA) Crushes Q4 2019 Earnings with $2.14 EPS, $7.3B Revenue October 1, 2024
Tesla reported an EPS of US$2.14 and US$7.3 billion of revenue for Q4 2019, surpassing Wall Street's estimates.More
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Intro written / SpaceX gives the United States the power to have human spaceflight capabilities during a critical time for U.S.-Russia space relations October 1, 2024
Talk about the Russia war and Roscosmos leader aggression Covid pandemic / First crewed spaceflight was in May 2020 NASA Commercial Crew Program selected SpaceX and Boeing to conduct rotational flights to the Space Station. However, Boeing has not completed its Starliner spacecraft testing to certify if it can safely transport humans. SpaceX returned human spaceflight […]
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Pope Urges Investors to Pull Capital from Companies Not Committed to Environment October 1, 2024
Pope Francis on Saturday urged people to pull investments from companies that are not committed to protecting the environment--encouraging them to make the transition to caring for the environment. He also said that investing in companies that care about the environment will be a reward for their activities. More
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India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution – and Australia should tap in September 23, 2024
India is an incredibly responsive and innovative electric vehicle market – and it could be vital to help Australia avoid over-reliance on China and attendant strategic risks. The post India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution – and Australia should tap in appeared first on The Driven.
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More than 1,400 electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk September 17, 2024
More than 1400 electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia due to a serious issue with their batteries that could cause fires. The post More than 1,400 electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk appeared first on The Driven.
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Surviving blackouts: As trees fell on power lines, I turned to the EV sitting in my driveway September 12, 2024
The 40kWh battery in the Nissan Leaf sitting in the driveway is more than capable of running my household's electrical needs, and that of the neighbours as well. The post Surviving blackouts: As trees fell on power lines, I turned to the EV sitting in my driveway appeared first on The Driven.
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“Done their bit:” How the ‘rebound effect” could eat away at green gains from EVs September 12, 2024
EV owners, feeling they’ve “done their bit”, may justify using vehicle more often. Or they might switch from public transport. The post “Done their bit:” How the ‘rebound effect” could eat away at green gains from EVs appeared first on The Driven.
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Huge EV charging hub to service electric grocery deliveries in Australia’s biggest city September 12, 2024
ARENA is funding a new last mile delivery charging and trucking hub, with Woolworths signing on to be the first client and a second life battery from repurposed EV batteries. The post Huge EV charging hub to service electric grocery deliveries in Australia’s biggest city appeared first on The Driven.
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Australia’s most generous EV rebate scheme ends after just two years September 2, 2024
The most generous EV rebate scheme in Australia comes to an end after two years, leaving just two states with rebate offerings. The post Australia’s most generous EV rebate scheme ends after just two years appeared first on The Driven.
Rachel Williamson
Are there any EV options that cater for people in motorised wheelchairs? August 21, 2024
Our 2014 Renault Kangoo has been modified to allow our daughter to drive her wheelchair into the back of the van via a ramp. Is there any EV that offers a similar option? The post Are there any EV options that cater for people in motorised wheelchairs? appeared first on The Driven.
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EVs are easy to fall in love with, but only once you’re in one August 15, 2024
EV owners love their cars, but getting Australians past their fears to make the switch is proving challenging, a new report says. The post EVs are easy to fall in love with, but only once you’re in one appeared first on The Driven.
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Want to buy an electric car but unsure you can justify it? Here’s how the arguments against EVs stack up August 6, 2024
So you’re thinking of buying an electric car. But you’ve heard arguments against electric cars: they have limited range and many owners can’t easily charge at home. The post Want to buy an electric car but unsure you can justify it? Here’s how the arguments against EVs stack up appeared first on The Driven.
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Which areas really have the highest penetration of electric vehicles? July 15, 2024
The only way to get a true appreciation of which areas have the highest penetration of EVs is to look at per capita data. And only one state provides that. The post Which areas really have the highest penetration of electric vehicles? appeared first on The Driven.
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