February 2023

Tesla’s private tax abatement for Giga Nevada expansion criticized by Senator

Tesla’s tax abatement package for Giga Nevada’s expansion is under fire by Senator Dina Neal, who criticized the use of a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to keep the specifics under wraps until just days before the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) will vote on its terms. Neal said NDAs “shouldn’t protect large corporations and prevent […]

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Tesla Model 3 fleet cost efficiency to be tested by City of Venice

The City of Venice, Florida, recently purchased three Tesla Model 3 units and will test the fleet of all-electric sedans to see if they are effective tools in reducing the cost of operating multiple vehicles for government purposes. The Model 3s will be utilized in three Venice government branches: one in the Utilities division, one

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Tesla Cybertruck sightings continue, this time with better look at air suspension

Tesla Cybertruck sightings are continuing, and a video of the all-electric pickup released today gives a much better look at the vehicle’s air suspension. Last night, a video of the Cybertruck rolling around Gigafactory Texas was shared, showing off its air suspension at what people said was its maximum ride height. However, it was very

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Tesla direct sales under threat from dealer-backed bills in Florida

Tesla and other companies selling vehicles directly to consumers are under threat in Florida, where two bills may disrupt how the automakers sell their vehicles. Tesla has become intimately familiar with the laws surrounding dealerships and auto sales throughout the United States, often putting the American upstart at odds with local government and dealerships alike.

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Mercedes launches purpose built operating system for vehicles

Mercedes has announced it will launch its in-vehicle operating system, MB.OS. As vehicle software has become increasingly important in the automotive industry, automakers have been forced to invest more in software development and upkeep. This includes Mercedes, who invested millions into a new software development wing just last year. Now the results of that investment

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Electric truck startup Atlis Motor Vehicles demonstrates megawatt charging

Atlis Motor Vehicles, an electric truck startup, has posted a video online demonstrating its megawatt charging technology on its new EV charger. As electric vehicles have gained prominence in recent years, more and more emphasis has been placed on the charging speed of the vehicles and chargers that owners interact with. A faster charging time

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Lear to produce vehicle electrification subsystems at three Michigan sites

Lear, a manufacturer of automotive seating and electronic systems, plans to manufacture PACE battery disconnect units at its facility in Independence Township, Michigan, along with other vehicle electrification subsystems for batteries to be supplied to EV makers. It also plans to expand its plant in Traverse City to produce EV battery pack components, and to

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