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Tesla’s $59K Cybertruck now over a year away for new buyers The delivery timeline for Tesla’s new Dual Motor AWD Cybertruck has shifted again — and this time, it is a big one. When the new Cybertruck variant launched just last week at $59,990, new U.S. customers were excited to get their hands on this highly anticipated electric truck. However, it seems that they will now have to wait over a year before they can take delivery. The delay in delivery is disappointing news for many potential buyers who were eager to experience the innovative design and performance of the…
Stellantis, the parent company of several iconic American and European automotive brands, is considering expanding its partnership with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor. The collaboration aims to bring Leapmotor’s advanced EV technology to Europe, potentially incorporating it into mass-market cars from Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot. The shift towards electric vehicles has led Western automakers to seek out cutting-edge EV technology from Chinese companies. Stellantis, known for its diverse portfolio of brands including Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Peugeot, and Fiat, is looking to leverage Leapmotor’s expertise in battery and powertrain technology for its European offerings. Already involved in a partnership to help…
Canadian Tesla owners now have the opportunity to join the WattsApp charging rewards program, which has officially launched after a successful beta testing phase. This Toronto-based platform allows users to earn financial rewards by tracking energy delivery from Gen 3 or Universal Wall Connectors. The program awards 3 points for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) added to a vehicle, with a minimum redemption threshold of 10,000 points. One of the key updates post-beta testing is the transition from gift card rewards to direct cash payouts via Interac e-Transfer. Referral points can be cashed out at any time once the 10,000-point threshold is…
One of the latest vehicles to receive this functionality is the Volvo EX30. This electric SUV is now equipped with vehicle-to-load technology, allowing it to act as a giant power bank. This means that not only can the EX30 charge its own battery using an external power source, but it can also discharge energy to power external devices or even other vehicles when needed. In addition to the vehicle-to-load feature, Volvo is also introducing a new base version of the EX30 with a smaller battery and 148 horsepower. This model will provide customers with a more affordable option while still…
The Canadian government’s popular electric vehicle rebate program, known as the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, faced an unexpected halt in January 2025, leaving many dealerships and consumers in a state of uncertainty. Internal records obtained by The Canadian Press revealed that federal officials were aware of the program’s impending exhaustion of funds as early as November 2024, but delays in approval processes resulted in a delayed public notification. The sudden surge in rebate claims during the program’s final weekend led to a depletion of funds, with Tesla alone accounting for a staggering $43 million out of the $48…
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has officially closed submissions for its Tunnel Vision Challenge, with a total of 487 entries received before the deadline. The company announced the closure on X, stating that they are excited to review all the submissions and will select the top ~15 entries in the next week. The overall winner of the challenge will be announced on March 23. The Tunnel Vision Challenge invited individuals, companies, and governments to propose a tunnel project up to one mile long with a 12-foot inner diameter. The winning entry will have its tunnel constructed free of charge by…
Victor Nechita, the former Tesla vehicle program manager for the Cybercab, has recently announced his departure from the company. This move comes shortly after the first Cybercab production unit was unveiled at Giga Texas, adding to a growing list of senior program managers leaving Tesla. Nechita initially joined Tesla in 2017 as an intern on the Model 3 production line during the challenging “production hell” phase. Over the course of nearly nine years, he steadily progressed from a seating engineer to a technical program manager for vehicle engineering, ultimately leading the Cybercab program. In a LinkedIn post, Nechita reflected on…
The French beverage company UniBev caught Tesla off guard last year when it hurriedly registered the ‘CYBERCAB’ name as a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). UniBev secured the ‘CYBERCAB’ trademark shortly after Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling event, ‘We, Robot,’ at Warner Bros. Studios. This move surprised the Tesla team, who later discovered that the French company had claimed the trademark. It seems that UniBev’s owners are looking to capitalize on this trademark by seeking a financial offer from Tesla. However, instead of acquiescing to this demand, Tesla decided to challenge UniBev’s registration of the Cybercab name…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) technology is making its debut on the roads of Abu Dhabi, marking the first live trials of the software in the United Arab Emirates. The Integrated Transport Centre, also known as Abu Dhabi Mobility, is overseeing the trials with support from the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council. This initiative is part of a broader push to test the operational readiness of Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system before considering a wider expansion in the region. The trials are being conducted within approved regulatory frameworks and in coordination with the Legislation Lab at the General Secretariat of the UAE…
Tesla Full Self-Driving has introduced a new feature that seems to be the perfect solution for dealing with aggressive drivers. A recent video showcases how the autonomous driving suite will automatically pull over if there is a tailgater behind you, taking the initiative to ensure a safer driving experience. The integration of FSD’s constantly-changing Speed Profiles appears to play a key role in this new behavior. By allowing the system to make decisions on its own, it eliminates the need for manual adjustments by the driver, addressing a common complaint among users of the technology. In the video shared on…