Imagine swapping your car's battery in just a few minutes instead of waiting hours for a recharge. That's what Ample is aiming for with its battery swapping tech, and now they've got some financial muscle from Mitsubishi. Ample has been testing this idea in San Francisco, Madrid, and Japan for three
The world's top EV battery maker, CATL's Robin Zeng, has some doubts about Tesla's 4680 battery project. He thinks it might not live up to expectations. These special batteries, named after their size (46mm by 80mm), were supposed to be a game-changer. Tesla said they'd have five times the energy an
General Motors (GM) recently let go of around 1, 000 employees as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The job cuts are aimed at reducing operational expenses and rethinking the company's priorities. Some employees were let go due to subpar performance, while others were affected by an internal reorga
Google Maps is launching some cool new features just in time for the holidays! One of the most exciting updates is the ability to report transit delays. Now, when you’re checking out a transit station on Google Maps, you’ll see a handy “Report delay” button. This lets you tell Google if there are an
Tesla’s stock rose sharply on Wednesday, with investors believing that the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, will benefit from Donald Trump's return to the White House. Under a Trump administration, Tesla might gain an edge over smaller competitors if subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) decrease. Tr
In a surprising turn of events, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has outshone Tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time. BYD's net profit soared by 11. 5% to $1. 63 billion in the third quarter, with total revenue hitting $28. 24 billion, a 24% jump from the same period last year. This im
Ford is sending out a new adapter today, allowing Ford electric vehicle owners to charge up at Tesla Supercharger stations. This new model is a replacement for the previous adapter that had some issues. Ford teamed up with Lectron, a big name in EV chargers, to create this new adapter. Earlier this
Polestar EV owners in North America have exciting news. The company has announced that their cars can now use the Tesla Supercharger network across the US and Canada. Starting today, owners can purchase an adapter from any Polestar Service Point to make this happen. This $230 adapter will be deliver
The 2024 presidential election has put a bright spotlight on Michigan's automotive industry. With the state being a crucial swing state and home to 1. 1 million automotive jobs, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have made frequent appearances there to win voters' fa
Tesla's stock had a stellar week, closing at its highest price in 13 months. On Friday, shares jumped by 3. 4%, ending the day at $269. 19. This uptick came after a massive 22% surge on Thursday, following Tesla's impressive third-quarter earnings report. The company, led by Elon Musk, exceeded anal
