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The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has sparked outrage among electric vehicle drivers by ordering Tesla to decommission 64 Supercharger stalls along the state’s busiest highway. Despite Tesla’s offer to expand and upgrade its charging infrastructure, NJTA has awarded an exclusive contract to a single unnamed charging provider, forcing the shutdown of Tesla’s widely used Superchargers at service plazas throughout the route. On May 30, @TeslaCharging revealed that NJTA’s decision prohibits Tesla from continuing to operate or co-locate on the Turnpike. This move comes despite Tesla’s offer of above-market commercial terms and the proposal to install its next-generation “Magic Dock”…

Tesla Explores New Frontiers Amid Soaring Stock Prices With Tesla shares surging nearly 20 percent in the last month, the trillion-dollar automaker shows no signs of slowing down in its quest to disrupt new industries. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas recently sparked discussions about Tesla’s potential in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) industry, despite CEO Elon Musk’s non-committal response to the idea. While Musk has hinted at the possibility of electric planes being a “fun problem to work on,” he has emphasized Tesla’s focus on vehicle autonomy, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics as the key drivers of the…

BYD, a leading Chinese EV charging company, has recently announced a partnership with two Chinese charging powerhouses, Xiaoju Charging and LongShine, to deploy 15,000 1,000-kilowatt (1-MW) EV chargers in China. This move comes after BYD’s successful launch of two models capable of charging at that rate, with plans to introduce more models in the near future. Currently, BYD has over 500 1-MW chargers operational in key urban centers across China. However, with the new partnership agreements, the company aims to significantly expand its charging network. Xiaoju Charging has committed to building or upgrading 10,000 charging points to 1 MW, while…

Tesla is doubling down on its efforts to secure naming rights for its upcoming self-driving ride-hailing service by filing trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi.” This move comes after previous attempts to trademark the more general terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab” were met with obstacles from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO raised concerns over the lack of detail in Tesla’s previous trademark requests for “Robotaxi,” a term that is already widely used by other companies such as Waymo. The agency also rejected the “Cybercab” application due to multiple competing trademark claims surrounding the word “Cyber.” In…

Tesla’s stock has been on the rise, up nearly 20 percent in the past month, but that hasn’t stopped the trillion-dollar automaker from exploring new opportunities to disrupt various sectors, as viewed by investors and analysts. One analyst, Adam Jonas from Morgan Stanley, recently sparked a discussion on Tesla’s potential in the eVTOL industry. Despite CEO Elon Musk’s response that the company is “stretched pretty thin,” Jonas raised the question of whether Tesla could venture into aviation and defense technology in addition to its current focus on automotive and consumer products. While Musk has been clear about certain areas that…

The recent removal of dozens of Tesla Superchargers along Interstate 95 is set to have a significant impact on electric vehicle drivers in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has decided to decommission 64 Supercharger stalls in favor of Applegreen Electric chargers, which will be installed starting June 2. This move is likely to affect EV drivers in the region, as the Interstate 95 corridor is a crucial route for motorists in the Northeast. Tesla expressed disappointment over NJTA’s decision, highlighting the importance of reliable and cost-effective charging infrastructure for EV adoption goals. The…

Pension Fund Leaders Call for Elon Musk to Dedicate 40 Hours per Week to Tesla A group of pension fund leaders holding a combined 7.9 million shares in Tesla have urged the company’s board to mandate Elon Musk to dedicate at least 40 hours per week to the electric vehicle maker. The investors cited a looming crisis facing Tesla due to stock price volatility, declining sales, reports on human rights practices, and a plummeting global reputation. In a letter addressed to board chair Robyn Denholm, the group expressed serious concerns about the company’s future. The investors attributed many of Tesla’s…

Ford is issuing a recall for nearly 30,000 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks in the United States due to a potential safety issue. The recall affects vehicles built between February 15, 2024, and April 14, 2025, totaling 29,501 units. The issue stems from a nut on the ball joint that secures the upper control arm to the knuckle assembly. If the nut is loose or missing, it could cause the knuckle to separate from the control arm, posing a safety risk. According to Ford, the nut may not have been torqued correctly during the assembly process, leading to potential issues.…

Kia has confirmed that it will be introducing all-wheel drive and performance-focused GT versions of its new EV4 electric sedan. The global launch of the car took place in Seoul, with the vehicle expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2026. The spokesperson revealed that the all-wheel drive and GT models will be rolled out later in the same year, following the initial release. The EV4 was initially launched in South Korea earlier this year, featuring a single motor, front-wheel drive configuration with options for either a 58.3-kWh or 81.4-kWh battery pack. The current model offers a…

The concept of automation has been around for quite some time, but its true potential is often underestimated until seen in action. Audi, a renowned car manufacturer, recently had a firsthand experience with the power of automation when it set up operations in China. Initially, Audi thought it was going to China to showcase its German engineering prowess, but little did they know that China would completely revolutionize the way they built cars. The partnership between Audi and China turned out to be a game-changer, as the efficiency, policies, and the integration of robots completely transformed their manufacturing process. Audi’s…