Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
Huawei’s push into the electric vehicle market just got a major boost. According to Bloomberg, an investment has valued the tech giant’s auto solutions company at a whopping $16 billion. The Deal Avatr Technology, an EV brand with some serious backing, just dropped $1.6 billion for a 10% stake in Huawei’s Yinwang Smart Technology Ltd.…
Tesla is taking an innovative approach to training its humanoid robot, Optimus, by hiring workers to wear motion capture suits and mimic tasks the robot will eventually perform. This information comes from The Verge and Interesting Engineering The Job: Data Collection Operator Tesla’s career site lists a position for “Data Collection Operator” with a salary…
GMC is gearing up to take the electric truck market by storm with its new Sierra EV pickup. The premium brand of General Motors is setting its sights on becoming the top dog in all-electric truck sales for U.S. consumers, according to a recent report from CNBC. Sierra EV Joins GMC’s Electric Lineup The Sierra…
Tesla’s latest color offering for the Model 3 Performance is turning heads at the Century City showroom. The new Quicksilver paint, initially introduced in Europe, has made its way to North American shores, showcasing Tesla’s commitment to innovative aesthetics in the electric vehicle market. According to Zach on X, “Photos don’t do it any justice,”…
China’s recent expansion of its cash-for-clunkers trade-in program could give a significant boost to electric vehicle (EV) sales in the coming months. According to a BloombergNEF report, this initiative might push total EV sales in China beyond 10 million units this year. Doubling Down on Trade-In Incentives The Chinese government recently announced a doubling of…
Tesla China has announced a significant milestone in the construction of its new Shanghai Megapack factory, reaching 45% completion just three months after breaking ground. This rapid progress sets a new record for the electric vehicle giant, according to a report by Sawyer Merritt on X. A Glimpse into the Future Tesla shared a progress…
The European Union has announced a significant reduction in its planned tariff on Tesla vehicles imported from China, according to a report from CNBC. The tariff, originally set at 20.8%, has been lowered to 9%, marking a notable shift in the EU’s approach to addressing concerns about Chinese electric vehicle (EV) competition in the European…
Tesla has maintained its position at the top of the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) for 2024 in the luxury segment, sharing the spot with Mercedes-Benz. This information comes from a recent ACSI study, as reported by Teslarati. Satisfaction Scores and Improvements Both Tesla and Mercedes-Benz scored 83 points in the ACSI ranking. While Tesla’s…
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