The Future, Finally: Tesla Cybertruck built at Giga Texas, full production likely for 2023 year-end
Austin, Texas — Tesla’s first completed Cybertruck finally rolled off the production line on Saturday, ahead of what is supposed to be a full model launch of the highly-anticipated truck later on in 2023. The Cybertruck aims to compete directly with other popular electric pickup trucks, like the Ford F-150 Lightning or one of Rivian’s […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla launches new incentive program; Rivian questioned by shareholders
Toronto, Ontario —This week, we look into the effect of Tesla’s new global incentive program (available in Canada!) while Rivian celebrates success despite hefty accusations. Tesla’a latest move in the EV price war Tesla has launched a new incentive program allowing customers across the globe to get extra incentives through referrals from their pals. The […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla set to report record deliveries; Uber insiders selling shares
Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, we cover analysts’ predictions for Tesla’s Q2 delivery numbers and an Uber insider’s recent decision to sell their shares. Tesla tops last quarter Tesla is set to report a record number of vehicle deliveries for Q2, following a boom in EV-maker discounts and other incentives to boost electric […]
EV/AV Report: Enthusiasm wanes, hydrogen expands and the Swedes sign on
Toronto, Ontario — A lack of faith and exposure to EVs weighs on Canadian car buying habits, British Columbia’s interior sees the expansion of hydrogen charging infrastructure and two more automakers jump on the NACS charging train. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. EV apathy Electric vehicles remain very much out of […]
EV/AV Report: Rivian gets Supercharged, lithium mining needs a boost and TELUS gets a JOLT
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian falls in line with several other OEMs in joining Tesla’s Supercharger network, mining experts voice concerns over current demand for lithium and TELUS links up with a charging developer to offer free Wi-Fi and cheap charges. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Roping in Rivian Rivian is the […]
EV/AV Report: Charger collaboration, a Level 3 land grab and robotaxis
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors follows Ford’s lead and welcomes charger collaboration with Tesla, Mercedes-Benz gets the green light for Level 3 deployment in California and the NHTSA’s defects director dives into the robotaxi sector. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Charging clique The bandwagon must be pretty comfortable as fellow legacy […]
Cyber Sightings: Cybertruck rear casts spotted outside Tesla’s Giga Texas plant
Photo by Joe Tegtmeyer Austin, Texas — The almost mythical Tesla Cybertruck is slowly becoming more and more real as a fervent observer of the brand recently photographed dozens of Cybertruck rear casts lined up just outside of the Giga Texas factory. Drone pilot and Tesla brand observer Joe Tegtmeyer released yet another of his […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla shares up 102 percent year-to-date; Lucid seeks $3b through stock offering
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker has its eyes on electric, with updates on Tesla’s current win streak and a lens on Lucid’s recent round of funding. Tesla up nearly ten percent Tesla stock is up nearly ten percent over the last five days, despite a voluntary safety recall on certain Model Y vehicles. […]
EV/AV Report: Price parity, high-tech trailblazing and a ‘disgruntled ex-employee’
Toronto, Ontario — Ford’s CEO doesn’t expect EV price parity until at least 2030, Jeep is gearing up for a showcase of its off-road AV technology and a whistleblower sheds some light on Tesla’s FSD drama. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Ford’s future Ford CEO Jim Farley said at an investor […]
Tuesday Ticker: Nikola issued delisting warning from NASDAQ; Tesla, Ford deal drives share prices
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, electric truck maker Nikola risks being delisted from NASDAQ while Ford and Tesla see an uptick in share price thanks to a Supercharged partnership. Nikola could be nixed Controversial electric truck maker Nikola is at risk of being delisted from NASDAQ, the company disclosed last Thursday in […]
