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First, you need to know the average fuel economy of gas cars, which is around 24.7 miles per gallon. Then, you take the annual average miles driven by cars in the US, which is around 13,500 miles. Finally, you multiply the two numbers together to get the amount of fuel consumed by the average gas car per year. From there, you can calculate the amount of federal fuel tax paid by the average gas car over a 10-year period. With that information in hand, you can compare it to the $1,000 road tax proposed for new EVs. It’s clear that…
Tesla has once again started offering free trials of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software, with the latest trial period kicking off on February 12. A number of Tesla owners have reported receiving emails from the company, informing them of complimentary access to the driver-assist system. One such recipient, Tesla owner Aaron Crews, shared on social media a snippet of the email he received, which read: “Your Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial starts now! You’ve been granted a complimentary trial of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for your Model Y.” This trial version of FSD (Supervised) still requires driver supervision, but allows the vehicle…
Setting Up a USB Drive for Music on Your Tesla: Enjoy Lossless Audio While Tesla offers various music streaming services like YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, there may be times when you prefer to listen to music from a local USB drive.Bluetooth is an alternative option, but it is limited to the content on your phone and lower streaming quality. In this guide, we will explore the advantages of having music on a USB drive and how to set it up.Benefits of Storing Music on a USB DriveStoring music locally offers several benefits. You have control over the audio…
Tesla Cybertruck Updates: New Features on the Horizon Stay up to date with the latest Cybertruck news as we explore the upcoming features and products that Tesla has in store for its innovative electric truck.From off-road armor to wheel covers and suspension controls, here’s a recap of the exciting developments happening in the world of Cybertruck.Exciting Off-Road Armor & RockersWhile the off-road armor and side rockers teased by Cybertruck’s lead engineer, Wes Morril, and program manager, Siddhant Awasthi, back in 2024 have faced delays, Tesla is gearing up to release them by the end of March. These additions are expected…
Tesla is taking a stand against Supercharger theft and vandalism with innovative techniques to combat the issue. One of the strategies involves wrapping the Supercharger cables in a tougher material that is more difficult to cut through. Additionally, the wrapping is equipped with ink packs that will explode on the perpetrator, making it easier for law enforcement to identify suspects. But Tesla is not stopping there. The company’s Head of Charging, Max de Zegher, revealed another technique being used to deter theft of Supercharger cables. The copper inside the cables, which can be scrapped for cash, is now being engraved…
Stellantis is now accepting orders for all three variations of the Ram ProMaster EV electric van lineup, with deliveries set to commence in the second quarter of this year. Initially announced over a year ago, Ram revealed that the ProMaster EV would be available in a delivery van configuration along with two cargo van options. The delivery van was introduced as a 2024 model, while the cargo van models are making their debut for the 2025 model year. The cargo van models feature a standard 12-foot cargo length with an optional extended 13-foot length, both equipped with a 159-inch wheelbase.…
Elon Musk Denies Tesla’s $400 Million Armored EV Contract with U.S. Government Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has recently responded to the news that the U.S. Department of State was planning to award a $400 million contract to the automaker for supplying the government with armored electric vehicles. This contract was initially listed in the U.S. Department of State’s Procurement List for 2025, with the Cybertruck as the preferred vehicle for the project. However, within just 20 hours of the initial report, significant changes occurred. The Department of State updated the list to remove Tesla’s name from the award…
Solid-state batteries have been hailed as a game-changer for electric vehicles for almost two decades. They promise to eliminate range anxiety, reduce charging times, and make electric cars as practical and convenient as gas-powered ones, all while reducing harmful emissions. However, the road to commercialization has been slow, with companies facing challenges in scalability and mass production. Experts suggest that solid-state batteries are closer than ever to powering EVs, but the build-out process is expected to be gradual. Semi-solid-state batteries are set to enter the market first, serving as a transitional technology before fully solid-state packs become widely available. Companies…
The U.S. State Department has revealed its plans to purchase a fleet of armored Tesla vehicles in its 2025 Procurement Forecast, with an estimated budget of $400 million. While details about the exact number of vehicles and how they will be used by the State Department were not provided, the forecast was updated in December during the presidential transition. The forecast was made available on the Department of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s website, emphasizing the importance of providing contracting opportunities for small and disadvantaged firms. This aligns with the Department of State’s mission to enhance competition in contracting and…
Car manufacturers are gearing up for the potential discontinuation of federal government electric vehicle tax incentives. They are urging for a gradual phaseout rather than an abrupt halt, as reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday. Ford, General Motors, and industry lobbying groups have been pushing the Trump Administration and Republican Congressional lawmakers to retain some EV incentives from the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for as long as possible. This information comes from sources familiar with the matter who chose to remain anonymous. The IRA was expected to double EV sales by 2030 compared to previous projections, thanks to its…