EV/AV Report: Tesla’s Cybertruck becomes ‘apocalypse ready’; while the United Kingdom deems drivers ‘not liable’ in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Archimedes Defense has announced upgrades to Tesla’s Cybertruck intended to make it “apocalypse ready”; while the United Kingdom has deemed that drivers are “not liable” in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash. Fortifying the frunk Last Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defence contractor and […]
Quicksilver Quotas: Tesla Model 3 now available in Quicksilver paint in North America
Toronto, Ontario – Tesla has reportedly expanded its Quicksilver paint option to the Model 3 in both Canada and the United States. Previously, the Quicksilver paint option was only available on the Model Y in North America but recently launched for the Model 3 in China earlier this month. In an update to the Tesla […]
Tuesday Ticker: Hertz to ‘accelerate’ sale of Tesla fleet; BYD seeks EV tariffs discussions with Ottawa
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Hertz plans to ditch more of its Tesla fleet, while BYD informs the federal government of its plans to enter the Canadian market. Hertz hurts Not only is vehicle rental company Hertz accelerating its plan to sell 100,000 Tesla units; but the company also plans to sell […]
EV/AV Report: Tesla announces Cybertruck range extender battery won’t be user installed; while researchers develop black paint to help autonomous vehicles see better
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla announces that the upcoming Cybertruck range extender battery will not be user installed; while researchers at Korean and American universities have developed a black paint to help autonomous vehicles better see environmental surroundings. Range responses Tesla Cybertruck’s lead engineer, Wes Morrill, has confirmed […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla advises ‘notably lower’ growth rate in 2024; Stellantis struggles in North America
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla shares take a hit as CEO Elon Musk advises “notably lower” growth in 2024 compared to what was experienced in 2023. Plus, Stellantis struggles to gain its foothold in the North American market. The Tesla tumble Shares of Tesla dropped 11 percent last Wednesday as the […]
EV/AV Report: Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system exempt by Transport Canada; Cruise puts production of self-driving vehicle without steering wheel on hold
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck receives a temporary exemption from Transport Canada for its steer-by-wire driving system; while General Motors’ Cruise announces that it will be putting the production of a self-driving vehicle without a steering wheel on hold. Wired workarounds Tesla has announced that its electric […]
A Fishy Situation: Fish falls from sky and shatters windshield of New Jersey couple’s Tesla
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey — You may have heard of it raining cats and dogs, but for one couple from Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, it was raining fish when the windshield of their Tesla was shattered in one cod-filled caper. According to ABC7 News, Cynthia and Jeff Levine reportedly had their Tesla’s windshield smashed when […]
EV/AV Report: Ford pivots EV production; while Tesla delays release of robotaxi vehicle
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Ford announced that it will repurpose the Oakville, Ont., assembly facility from manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) to instead developing larger, gasoline-powered versions of its flagship F-series pickup truck. Additionally, Tesla has announced that it will delay its upcoming robotaxi vehicle due to last-minute design changes. Not so […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get a curfew; while partial automation in vehicles deemed not to prevent crashes
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Tesla is rumored to be getting a “Night Curfew” mode that will allow parents to set a maximum speed limit and reduce acceleration in vehicles; while the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that partial automation systems don’t help to prevent crashes despite public opinion. No more […]
Rising Repairs: Electric vehicles require, on average, three times more repairs than gas-powered vehicles, says J.D. Power 2024 study
Toronto, Ontario — In its inaugural year incorporating both franchise dealership repair data and consumer data, the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) indicates that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) require, on average, more repairs than gas-powered vehicles in all repair categories. Specifically, according to the yearly study, […]
