After Tesla employees were finished smacking the Cybertruck with a sledgehammer and shattering its windows, Chief Executive Elon Musk told everyone goodnight. “One more thing!” fans yelled, hoping to experience something on par with a secret supercar rolling out of an electric 18-wheeler. “Should we do the..?” Musk’s voice trailed as he spoke to someone… Continue reading Is the Cyberquad a Prop or a Product?
Author: Ty McMahan
After Flirting With EVs for Decades, GM Ready to Compete With Tesla
The General Motors EV1 was the first vehicle produced by the company to wear General Motors on the nameplate. America’s largest automaker reserved its name for an electric vehicle. The enthusiasm was short-lived, however. Though it was the first mass-produced electric vehicle from a major automaker, the EV1 was only produced from 1996 to 1999.… Continue reading After Flirting With EVs for Decades, GM Ready to Compete With Tesla
Tesla’s Semi Program Getting Closer to Reality
Among the exciting Tesla events slated for 2020 is the first deliveries of the Tesla Semi. The company has said it plans to put “limited volumes” of the all-electric semi into production in 2020. It’s going to be fun to see them hauling down the road. Many companies with giant fleets of heavy-duty trucks are… Continue reading Tesla’s Semi Program Getting Closer to Reality
Even the Iconic Mustang Will Chase the Model Y
The Model Y era is upon us. Tesla is expected to start delivery of its electric crossover SUV this month. While the Model 3 was a bit of a rollercoaster roll out, the Model Y program is expected to be much smoother. The earliest production Model Ys have been spotted staged at Tesla’s factory and… Continue reading Even the Iconic Mustang Will Chase the Model Y
Cybertruck Challenges Tesla Rivals Beyond Electrification
“What about the glass? It seems like a vulnerability,” Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said during the Cybertruck debut. It’s a good question. Glass is vulnerable. For instance, if you throw a heavy steel ball at a truck window, it would probably shatter. “It’s transparent metal glass,” Musk said. Gasps of “What?” can be heard… Continue reading Cybertruck Challenges Tesla Rivals Beyond Electrification
Tesla’s Exciting Product Pipeline Drove Headlines in 2019
There are few companies that grab headlines like Tesla. The electric carmaker’s world-transforming mission, breakthrough technology, and dynamic founder are a great recipe for intrigue. The company doesn’t advertise. And, they’re right, they don’t have to. Tesla had more than its fair share of notable developments to make the news in 2019. Below are a… Continue reading Tesla’s Exciting Product Pipeline Drove Headlines in 2019
Long Charging Lines During Holiday Travel Highlight Growing EV Adoption
Be it by plane, train, or automobile, holiday travel is usually a pain. Patience must be practiced whether it’s at the ticket counter, baggage claim or toll booth. While waiting in line is generally frustrating, a few EV owners cheered for long lines over the holiday weekend. AAA estimated that more than 55 million people… Continue reading Long Charging Lines During Holiday Travel Highlight Growing EV Adoption
Time for Tesla to Show Some Proof for the Roof
Tesla’s solar business got some shine last week when the company reported an increase in deployments and the launch of a new version of its solar roof. “So all in all, the roadmap for energy products from solar, Solar Roof, Powerwall to Megapack is super exciting, and I expect Tesla Energy to become a larger… Continue reading Time for Tesla to Show Some Proof for the Roof
Bollinger Set to Debut Electric Sport Utility Truck This Month
One of the first companies to create chatter about an electric pickup truck was Bollinger Motors. The public received its first glimpse Bollinger’s “sport-utility truck” concept at a press event in New York in September 2017. Two years later, the company has moved its headquarters from Hobart, NY to near Detroit for final engineering and… Continue reading Bollinger Set to Debut Electric Sport Utility Truck This Month
Electric Pickup Roundup: Musk Says Tesla’s Cyberpunk Truck is Months Away
The electric pickup market is starting to take shape and there seems to be a steady stream of developments making headlines from both startups and the auto giants. One of the most highly-anticipated items to watch is the debut of Tesla’s pickup. It sounds like it’s receiving final touches. Replying to a Twitter follower anxious… Continue reading Electric Pickup Roundup: Musk Says Tesla’s Cyberpunk Truck is Months Away