An all-electric Chevy pickup with 400 miles of range is on the way, according to GM’s 2019 Sustainability Report. GM has recently revealed plans for a lineup of 22 electric vehicles, including the Chevy Bolt, Cadillac Lyric crossover SUV, and GMC Hummer electric pickup. The company has said those electric models will be available by… Continue reading GM Planning Chevy Pickup With 400 Miles of Range
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Tesla Says Cybertruck Will Be Built at New Factory in Texas
The Cybertruck will be built in Texas. Tesla announced the site of its next U.S. factory on Wednesday’s Q2 earnings call. Both Austin and Tulsa were finalists for factory that’s expected to bring 5,000 jobs to the state. Musk said the factory will be built on a 2,000 acre site on the Colorado River. He… Continue reading Tesla Says Cybertruck Will Be Built at New Factory in Texas
School Board Approves $68 Million in Incentives to Bring Tesla Factory to Texas
Tesla’s prospective factory project in Austin has gained support from the Del Valle Independent School District, which voted Thursday to approve incentives to lure the automaker to the area. The proposal would give Tesla property tax incentives of $68 million and place the Tesla factory on land owned by the district. Tesla is interested in a 2,100 acre… Continue reading School Board Approves $68 Million in Incentives to Bring Tesla Factory to Texas
Austin Offers Incentive Deal to Tesla for Cybertruck Factory
A $68 million incentive deal may be offered to lure Tesla to build its next factory in Texas. The Austin American Statesmen reported that the Del Valle school district southeast of Austin is considering the incentive package for the electric automaker in an effort to bring thousands of jobs to the community. The filing was… Continue reading Austin Offers Incentive Deal to Tesla for Cybertruck Factory
Leno Segment With Tesla Cybertruck Offers New Looks, Little News
Jay Leno’s up-close look at the Cybertruck was released Wednesday, but the segment didn’t offer many new details about Tesla’s electric pickup slated for production next year. “Do you want your truck to bulletproof or not?” Musk asked Leno, touting one of the truck’s features. “I guess want my truck to be bulletproof, sure,” Leno… Continue reading Leno Segment With Tesla Cybertruck Offers New Looks, Little News
Watch: New Clips from Jay Leno’s Cybertruck Test Drive
Another teaser of Jay Leno’s Garage featuring a test drive of the Cybertruck has been released ahead of the episode’s debut on Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. ET. With Chief Executive Elon Musk in the passenger seat, Leno pilots the raw-metal, futuristic pickup through the streets of Los Angeles. Musk and Leno caused headlines when they… Continue reading Watch: New Clips from Jay Leno’s Cybertruck Test Drive
Is the Cyberquad a Prop or a Product?
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?
Tesla’s Next U.S. Factory Location Could Be Announced Next Month
Tesla offered a few updates on plans to increase factory count during it’s Q1 earnings call. Chief Executive Elon Musk said an announcement on the location of Tesla’s next factory in the U.S. could come as soon as next month, but likely within three months. And there will be more factory announcements to come. “So… Continue reading Tesla’s Next U.S. Factory Location Could Be Announced Next Month
Will the Cybertruck Float?
With all the touting of toughness for the the Tesla Cybertruck, many are anxious for real-world test. For instance, a Twitter user asked Chief Executive Elon Musk if the truck will be sufficient for his hunting and fishing adventures that may require the vehicle to cross streams. “Can I do it without damaging the truck?”… Continue reading Will the Cybertruck Float?
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