The Environmental Protection Agency has given the upcoming Lucid Air Dream Edition a preliminary range rating of 520 miles, the first electric vehicle to cross the 500-mile mark. Performance has been a big promise of the Lucid vehicles as it aims to be a meaningful challenger to Tesla’s flagship vehicles. Lucid’s range rating is 100 miles… Continue reading Lucid Air Dream Edition Rated at 520 Miles of Range
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FSD Beta 10 Rolls Out to Testers
Tesla has rolled out FSD Beta 10 to testers, which have been offering their reviews of the advanced self-driving system. The latest version of FSD was delivered with software update 2020.24.15. Early reviews were positive, saying that the self-driving system is noticeably smoother than the previous version. FSD Beta Tester AI Addict posted a video… Continue reading FSD Beta 10 Rolls Out to Testers
Rivian Gets Range Rating of 316 Miles for R1T Pickup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has posted official range estimates for the Rivian’s all-electric pickup and sport-utility vehicle. According to a posting on the agency’s website, the R1T pickup truck has an official EPA range of 314 miles, while its R1T SUV received a rating of 316 miles. Rivian has promised at least 300 miles of… Continue reading Rivian Gets Range Rating of 316 Miles for R1T Pickup
Ford Hires Former Tesla Exec Doug Field
A former Tesla executive who left the company to work on automotive projects for Apple has now moved on to Ford. Doug Field joins Ford as chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer. He most recently served as vice president of special projects at Apple, which reportedly included the Titan car project. Field will report… Continue reading Ford Hires Former Tesla Exec Doug Field
Rivian Files for IPO Targeting $80 Billion Valuation
Electric vehicle upstart Rivian has filed for an initial public offering that would value the company between $70-80 billion. The company is currently pursuing two segments, electric delivery vans for companies like Amazon, and an electric pickup and SUV aimed at adventure seekers. While Amazon currently has Rivian vans in operation, the consumer vehicles have… Continue reading Rivian Files for IPO Targeting $80 Billion Valuation
Report: Ford Doubles Production Target for F-150 Lightning
Ford has doubled its production target for the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, according to a report from Reuters. The first electric version of the nation’s top-selling truck is expected to start deliveries next year. According to the report, demand for the Lighting has been so strong that Ford has decided to pump $850 million in production efforts.… Continue reading Report: Ford Doubles Production Target for F-150 Lightning
Tesla Sales Drop in China
Sales of Tesla vehicles in China plunged 69 percent in July, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). According to the report Tesla sold 32,968 vehicles in China last month, compared to 28,138 in June. Tesla currently builds its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV at its factory in Shanghai. Overall, retail sales of passenger vehicles, including… Continue reading Tesla Sales Drop in China
Report: Apple Talking to Korean Suppliers for EV Project
Apple’s efforts in the automotive industry continue to emerge. A new report from the Korea Times says Apple has held discussions with multiple Korean EV component manufacturers. Apple has been working on a car project since as early as 2014. Dubbed “Project Titan,” the company explored building its own car from scratch. However, the company… Continue reading Report: Apple Talking to Korean Suppliers for EV Project
Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Until 2022
Tesla’s online configurator now shows that the upcoming Cybertruck will not be delivered until 2022. The delay is not a huge surprise. Production of the vehicle is facing a number of challenges including completion of the Texas factory where it will be built, as well as ongoing supply chain issues and ship shortages. An online… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Until 2022
Rivian Considering International Factory
In addition to a potential new factory in Arizona, Rivian is looking to expand production outside the U.S. A Sky News report says the automaker is discussing a new factory with the British government to be built near Bristol. According to the report, talks are not yet at an advanced stage, and there are competing… Continue reading Rivian Considering International Factory