Tesla has released a video showing a prototype Tesla Semi electric truck on a test track. In February, the first Tesla Semi electric truck was filmed on a public road in California, near the Fremont plant. However, during this and other public appearances of the Tesla Semi, the truck did not move on its own. […]
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Old Nissan Leaf batteries help build new Nissan Leafs. The company uses them in robots in factories.
Batteries from old electric vehicles are known to have a second life. For example, in home backup power systems. Nissan has found a new use for batteries that have already outlived their Leaf electric vehicles. They are used in robots that work in the company’s factories and … assemble new Leafs. Thus, it can be […]
Tesla has weaned off drivers who had poor road control. But at the same time, the Full Self-Driving program has doubled.
Previously, Tesla launched beta testing of the de facto Full Self-Driving autopilot. Few gained access to this mode, but Elon Musk recently announced that Tesla will expand the program to about 2,000 people, whereas previously there were about 1,000. Despite the fact that this clearly indicates the success of testing, Musk noted that some owners […]
European electric crossover with a range of 300 km for 12,000 euros. Dacia Spring is getting ready to launch in Europe
In October last year, Renault showed the Dacia Spring electric car, which supposedly would have cost about 10,000 euros. In fact, the Dacia Spring is an electric version of the restyled Indian Renault Kwid model that blew up the local market with its ultra-low price tag (under $ 4,000). Be that as it may, now […]
Toyota tells Apple to prepare for “40 years of Q&A”
President of Toyota Motor Corp. Akio Toyoda said he welcomes Apple’s possible entry into the automotive business, but added that the iPhone maker must be prepared for a multi-year commitment to its customers. Anyone can build a car if they have the technical ability, but once they make a car, I hope they understand what […]
Tesla Cybertruck has an interesting competitor. Canoo electric pickup unveiled
US-based electric vehicle startup Canoo recently unveiled its all-electric pickup truck during Virtual Media Day (VMD) hosted by Motor Press Guild in partnership with Automobility LA. At the event, the company announced that pre-orders for the production version of the pickup will be open in the second quarter of 2021. According to the manufacturer, deliveries […]
Russian electric motorcycle Aurus presented: from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.7 s
The specialists of the NAMI Institute have created the first Russian electric motorcycle in the style of the Aurus brand. In addition, in the Instagram account of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the first details about the technical characteristics and a video of the motorcycle were published. The motorcycle was created taking into account […]
Phillips 66 e-Shield electric vehicle lubricants introduced
Phillips 66 Lubricants announced the launch of high performance lubricants to optimize performance and protect electric vehicles. e-Shield is a new product line that includes, inter alia, lubricant (grease) and coolant. These lubricants use state-of-the-art patented formulations to provide extended range. Excellent thermal conductivity properties guarantee protection of electric vehicles at lower temperatures and longer […]
Tesla’s shares have plummeted. And there are four reasons for this
Tesla is still the first automaker in terms of market capitalization, but its stock has dropped dramatically in recent times. There is no longer any talk of any levels above $ 800 per security, a new reality – $ 600 apiece. The same price for one Tesla share on December 4 last year, and in […]
Comparison of Tesla and Waymo autopilots in real conditions. Everything initially went wrong
The most impressive autopilot systems for cars today are Tesla and Waymo. Of course, if we are talking about those that are available to users in one form or another. Given the lack of any standardized tests, it is very difficult to compare the capabilities of Tesla and Waymo autopilots. But one of the US […]
