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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially announced the cancellation of plans for an affordable electric vehicle with a starting price of $25,000. This decision comes as Tesla shifts its focus towards the development of the Cybercab robotaxi, which is set to have a starting price below $30,000. During Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call, Musk explained that launching a regular $25,000 model is no longer viable when considering the upcoming self-driving Cybercab. Musk described the idea of a budget-friendly regular model as “pointless” and stated that it is not in line with Tesla’s vision for the future, which revolves around autonomous vehicles.…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has reported that the 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Honda Prologue electric SUVs did not receive safety awards. Although both electric vehicles performed well in various tests, they fell short in the small overlap front test, resulting in only an “Acceptable” rating. To earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must receive a “Good” rating. The SUVs failed to achieve a “Good” rating due to the passenger crash test dummy’s head slipping between the front and side curtain airbags. 2024 Honda Prologue crash-test results from the IIHS…

Scout is set to join Tesla and Rivian in offering innovative software-based modes and features for its Traveler electric SUV and Terra electric pickup truck. A recent TikTok video by Jordan Sanford revealed a glimpse of a pet mode on the infotainment display of a Scout EV. Scout spokesperson Kathy Graham confirmed the existence of this mode, along with a camp mode and night mode, to Green Car Reports. Graham mentioned that these modes are still in the concept phase and more detailed software features will be shared as production draws closer. Scout Traveler concept The pet mode is designed…

Sweden’s Electrifying Innovation Extends Beyond Cars Sweden is renowned for being the birthplace of Volvo and Polestar, but the Scandinavian country is now electrifying more than just automobiles. Recently, a groundbreaking electric hydrofoil ferry service was launched in Stockholm, connecting commuters across the 14 islands that form the Swedish capital. The service, operated by Stockholm’s public transit operator SL, commenced with 25 passengers boarding the electric hydrofoil, named Nova, in the suburb of Ekero, as reported by the Associated Press. Candela electric hydrofoil ferry enters service in Stockholm The Nova, the first of the P-12 hydrofoils from electric boat manufacturer…

Hyundai recently unveiled the first teaser for the highly anticipated Ioniq 9, a three-row electric SUV set to be revealed in November. From the teaser images, it is evident that the Ioniq 9 will feature the classic SUV profile with a sleek, aerodynamic raked-back roofline. It will be built on the same cutting-edge E-GMP platform used for the current Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 teaser The Ioniq 9 has been highly anticipated since its announcement alongside the Ioniq EV sub-brand in 2020. It was further previewed with the Hyundai Seven concept at the 2021…

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Other EV Charging Networks Catching Up to Tesla Supercharger Network in Customer Satisfaction According to a recent J.D. Power study, other EV charging networks are gradually closing the gap in customer satisfaction compared to the Tesla Supercharger network. The study indicates that while the Tesla Supercharger network still maintains the highest level of customer satisfaction among fast-charging networks, other networks are showing significant improvement. This is based on an analysis of various parameters including interest, availability, adoption, affordability, infrastructure, and overall experience. Nonetheless, non-Tesla fast-charging networks experienced a notable 19-point increase on J.D. Power’s scale in the first quarter of…

Other EV Charging Networks Catching Up to Tesla Supercharger Network in Customer Satisfaction According to a new J.D. Power study, other EV charging networks are closing the gap on the Tesla Supercharger network in terms of customer satisfaction. While the Tesla Supercharger network still holds the highest level of customer satisfaction among fast-charging networks, the study revealed that non-Tesla networks have shown improvement. This improvement is based on an analysis of various factors including interest, availability, adoption, affordability, infrastructure, and overall experience. Interestingly, non-Tesla fast-charging networks saw a 19-point increase on J.D. Power’s scale in the first quarter of 2024…

Social media has become the primary platform for customers to provide direct feedback to companies. Whether it’s to express dissatisfaction or praise for a product or service, social media allows for a wider reach and immediate interaction with the companies. Recently, a Tesla enthusiast, Gali, took to social media, specifically Elon Musk’s platform, to request additional options for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. Gali expressed his concern that the current implementation of FSD is too aggressive, with rapid acceleration, sudden lane changes, and jerky turns. While he acknowledged that the car is not driving unsafely, he felt that the driving…

The future of Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is currently uncertain following the outcome of the recent Presidential Election in the United States. With President-Elect Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris, there are concerns about the impact this could have on foreign automakers like Tesla. Despite the uncertainty, Mexico’s economy chief, Marcelo Ebrard, remains optimistic about striking a deal with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Ebrard has expressed his intention to meet with Musk soon in the hopes of gaining more clarity on the situation now that the election has concluded. Tesla had previously announced its plans to build Gigafactory Mexico, with Musk confirming…