I don’t remember how long ago it was that I first heard about potential racism issues at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, but I think it was about a decade ago. At the time, I figured it was a case of some bad seeds in management or even just on the … [continued]
The Tesla Cybercab rollout in Austin, Texas has been colored by many questions, including a list of 21 specific demands for information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (courtesy of Tesla via CleanTechnica archive).
The Tesla Cybercab rollout in Austin, Texas has been colored by many questions, including a list of 21 specific demands for information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What’s the latest word on electric commercial vehicles in the US? Pretty much crickets. In fact, most medium and heavy duty truck manufacturers in the US are doing their damnedest to beat back local and state regulations designed to reduce exhaust emissions. That may soon change, as the price of … [continued]
I was wedged between tractor trailers as I held to the extreme right hand lane. Vehicles entered from frequent on-ramps and forced me to make quick lane changes to the left. Road construction narrowed lanes and forced me to merge into oncoming traffic. I veered in and out, around vehicles … [continued]
European truckmakers face increasing competition as new players enter the heavy electric truck market offering performant products for cheaper. Several new entrants, such as Tesla, BYD, SuperPanther and many others, have set their sights on the European electric truck market. Looking at vehicle prices, key specifications, and stated sales ambitions, … [continued]
As we all know by now, Tesla officially launched its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, this week. The custom-designed robotaxi doesn’t include a steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors. However, there’s apparently some concern that this wasn’t done appropriately or legally. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reportedly … [continued]
The Tesla Cybercab has officially launched. What that means in the medium term is not yet clear, but there are a variety of facts we now have on our desk following the launch. Let’s roll through them. The Tesla Cybercab has been launched and is available to the public to … [continued]
After trying other cars in his search for the best electric option, Bill chose a Tesla Model Y despite his antipathy to Elon Musk. Our coffee, cake, and EV mornings always provide good stories of people making the transition from fossil fuels to electric vehicles. We give good experiential information … [continued]
Plugin vehicle registrations were up 7% year over year (YoY) globally in July, ending the month at around 1.8 million units. Once again, BEVs (+16% YoY) and PHEVs (-11% YoY) are experiencing opposite dynamics, with pure electrics firm in double-digit growth while plugin hybrids remain in deep red (since the … [continued]
I was thinking the other day about how the tech bros — Musk, Thiel, Andreesen, Huang, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Altman, and so many others — are very good at acquiring wealth but very poor at sharing it. These acquisitive types revel in their riches, as if money somehow makes them superior … [continued]
