Tesla’s Price Tag: OEM unveils plans for cheaper, iron-based EV batteries
California, United States — Tesla has plans to use cheaper, iron-based batteries in electric semi-light trucks, the OEM announced last Thursday via its Master Plan Part 3 paper. Tesla currently uses nickel-based batteries in its EVs. Lithium iron phosphate batteries are generally cheaper than nickel and cobalt-based lithium-ion batteries, which analysts expect will help the […]
Rivian’s Reassurance: OEM maintains 2023 production estimates following Q1 delivery numbers
Irvine, California — Rivian is maintaining its expectation to produce 50,000 units in 2023 after reporting Q1 delivery numbers in line with analyst predictions. The EV maker said it delivered 7,946 vehicles in Q1 2023 and produced 9,395 units, marking a 550 percent increase in deliveries (year-over-year) and a more than 250 percent increase in […]
Frame by Frame: Tesla Cybertruck ‘crash test’ video broken down by crash safety engineers
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s attempt at April Fool’s Day humour this year involved a Cybertruck “crash test” video that must have been shot by the crew of “Taken 3”—luckily some automotive safety engineers have taken the time to dissect what can be gleaned from the very goofy teaser. Tesla CEO Elon Musk must have thought […]
