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The manufacturer behind the iPhone has made plans to begin manufacturing electric cars.
Seemingly rebuilding their business from the ground up, GM has made plans to double their revenue through a new stream of EVs and Autonomous vehicles.
With the Rivian IPO nearby, let's take a look at where this electric vehicle company sits.
Volkswagen has added to the lengthy list of electric concept cars with the new VW ID.Life.
Built on the same platform, the Porsche Taycan and the all-new Audi e-tron GT are pretty similar vehicles. Where are the differences and how do they compare against one another?
A recent report from Reuters highlights the production goals for the F-150 Lightning over the next three years. They are not good.
The auto industry has seen an abundance of new car features in the last few years. From projector headlights to outlandish security systems, just about every introduction seemed impossible just a few years back. What could possibly come next?
We speak with Brad Wills from Schneider Electric, a company leading the movement towards sustainability.
The way we buy cars is quickly changing but dealerships are far from a thing of the past. How will they evolve in a direct sales one-price world?
As we continue to advance our new vehicles, their buying processes are also significantly evolving. Are online sales better than the traditional dealership experience?
Coltura's https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5888d6bad2b857a30238e864/t/60ff036e15db6a1139195020/1627325296710/Coltura+Gasoline+Superusers+Report+July+2021.pdf (study) finds that focusing on just the top 10% of drivers could drastically expedite our emission reduction.
After being given the opportunity to test out both the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E back to back, new opinions on these two electric vehicles were formed. With a proper side-by-side comparison, certain quirks between the two stood out.
Stellantis, a new auto group brought to light by merging two conglomerates, FCA and PSA, has finally took the stage to announce their electrification plans. Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram and Vauxhall are all brands now bearing the Stellantis name. The company has a global presence in 130 countries with manufacturing facilities in 30 of them.
Lucid Motors, a company going head to head against the EV giant that is Tesla, has given us some insight into their Lucid Air progress and future ambitions.
New EV Hypercar maker, Rimac, has acquired the most prestigious supercar maker to date, Bugatti.
Japanese automakers were some of the first to come out with cost-effective low emission vehicles. Yet as we transition towards a fully electric platform, they seem to be in last place.
Throughout the last few years, we've had an abundance of announcements from Tesla. Let's discuss the undiscussed. What could Tesla have in store for us next?
If you follow Tesla's political movements you've heard of Direct Sales. What exactly is it and how will all other EV automakers take on this issue? Has Tesla begun a movement in dealerships that will snowball throughout the decade?
The new Tesla Model S Plaid is finally here yet we now have more questions than answers.
After an unfathomable amount of delays, the upcoming Tesla roadster is still planned to begin deliveries... eventually.
2021 was set to be a big year for Tesla with many plans and expectations in place. Now, midway through the year, let's take a look at their current progress and how far they've come.
Ford has unveiled the F150 Lightning and its fleet-focused electric truck, the Lightning Pro. Let's discuss how it fits into the current EV landscape.
The electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is defined as one of the best electric cars available today. While we agree with the sentiment, the process Ford has in place is anything but acceptable.
After spending a day with the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, we sit down to discuss initial thoughts.
The long-awaited electric Ford F150 Lightning was finally unveiled. Here's everything we know about the new EV truck.
Italian supercar automaker, Lamborghini, https://media.lamborghini.com/english/latest-news/all/lamborghini-announces-its-roadmap-for-electrification---direzione-cor-tauri-/s/d1a30ccb-34e4-43a2-9e7a-32157787751e (announced) intentions to transition towards electric vehicles.
According to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1--6OR9ECwSwZdkOtWkuslJVCyAAfQv1eJal1fdngfsk/edit (crowdsourced data), Tesla has hit 1 million reservations for the Cybetruck.
With vehicles becoming simplified in the transition towards EVs, what does that mean for the future of car culture?
After the relatively recent closure of Tesla's PR department, Elon Musk took to Twitter to mock the idea of its necessity. Here's why we disagree.
In a path towards electrification, commercial EV's have sat in the back row with no public recognition.
EV's are becoming the new norm with heaps of new reveals at this year's Shanghai Auto Show.
With the popularity of EVs growing and some new automakers finding success, others are trying to follow suit. Is that new automaker you haven't yet heard of the next Tesla or another sham?
Through public announcements and insights brought by multiple Lucid Motors team leaders, we've gotten a good grasp of the company and their goals.
Lucid, a company and car you most likely need no introduction to, has been making headlines in the EV world. We talk with Zak Edson, Lucid's Director of Retail Operations about the companies plans.
Tesla has been proclaimed the EV leader with years ahead in technology, battery, and EV manufacturing. Can others still catch up?
The last decade has brought many new features to the automotive landscape. Lets talk about the more notable ones, their future, and why Denis hates them.
The automotive world is going to have a lot of changes in the future. Cheaper cars are becoming more advanced as time goes on, so how will luxury cars set themselves apart and justify their costs?
With over a year to prepare and the car now on roads, some Ford dealerships still hold onto their lack of EV knowledge.
The roller coaster that is Nikola Motors continues its wild ride as the company admits to some of the big allegations that were brought upon them during the Fall.
Tesla continuous to make spontaneous changes to their vehicles with some enjoying the idea and others absolutely hating it.
Lets take a look at what Tesla has in store for us throughout the remaining of this year.
Popular automotive site Edmunds has released their collected real-world EV range data. At the bottom of the list you'll find Tesla amassed by controversy. https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html (Edmunds Data) https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/tesla-model-y-vs-porsche-taycan-real-world-range-test.html (Model Y vs Porsche Taycan) https://web.archive.org/web/20201120223435/https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/tesla-model-y-vs-porsche-taycan-real-world-range-test.html (Model Y vs Porsche Taycan (Original))
In order, the top 3 best selling vehicles in the U.S. last year were the Ford F Series, Ram Trucks, and the Chevy Silverado. Trucks in general are a large segment so it only makes sense that everyone is gunning to be the next and best electric truck manufacturer. https://evbite.com/upcoming-electric-trucks/
The Audi e-tron GT has finally been unveiled in its production form. Did it meet expectations?
The release of the refreshed Model S and X has brought many potential upcoming changes to the table. Is it a good time to buy a Model 3 or Y with AP4 and MCU 3 around the corner? Is it a good time to buy a Model S or X at these new increased prices or will they come down?
With the long awaited Tesla Model S & X refresh finally here, we let a few weeks pass to let our thoughts sink in.
EVBox, a European leader in EV charging solutions has entered the North American markets. Here we talk their future and thoughts on our future infrastructure landscape.
With a fraction of the sales, Tesla's stock looks down from a massive tower at the rest of the automakers. Is their current price justified? WE ARE NOT FINANCIAL ADVISORS THIS IS ALL IN GOOD FUN
EV misconceptions are nothing new but EV misconceptions from within the EV community, well, that's something to talk about. Ford's Mustang Mach-E has fallen victim to some pretty big false claims.
With the announcement of Apple getting into the automobile industry, many are speculating what's next for Tesla. We have the Cybertruck, $25,000 car, Roadster, Semi, and much more announced but what comes after that? What industries and products can we expect from Tesla in lets say 2050?
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Tesla makes the best EV so surely they can make the best PHEV, right? Let's talk the taboo that is a gasoline driven Tesla.
Time and time again Tesla's lack of presence in a traditional sense is brought into question. Lets take a look at how they get away without using it and whether or not they should begin.
At the beginning of last year we were given guidance and a few expectations to be fulfilled in 2020. With the unexpectedly harsh year behind us, lets talk about what Tesla accomplished. https://evbite.com/everything-tesla-accomplished-in-2020/
Through one of the most devastating years, some automakers caught our eyes and thrived. Here we discuss the winners and losers of the EV space in 2020.
With the world making the long overdue transition to electric vehicles, Tesla leads miles ahead of the competition. Legacy automakers are presently years behind in battery and EV technologies, is it too late to catch up?
The Lucid Air is one of the EV's we are most excited for in the new year. We had the honor of being invited to tour the companies first South Florida showroom. A lot was seen, asked, and learned.
How does the current transition to EV's compare with the prior transition to smart phone? From horses to cars? Are EV's the new standard?
Rather than transition towards a fully electric brand, some Cadillac franchises are opting to close down.
Tesla has extended estimated delivery times, paused production, and increased prices on the Model S. Is this hinting at the ever chased Model S refresh?
Audi took to Twitter to discuss the heated topic of EV range necessities. While it probably didn't win them many fans, it does open up the conversation. How much range is actually enough for an electric car?
Nikola's GM deal has fallen through and has now been restructured to notably exclude the Badger. What does this mean for the future of the company? Update: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nikola-founder-milton-used-56-003420093.html
With recent remarks by Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, conversation surrounding a potential Tesla merger have grown louder. Here we debate whether or not Tesla should take advantage of their present financial situation with an automaker buyout and who would be best fit.
With electric cars becoming the new norm, just about everyone want's a piece of the pie. For once, legacy automaker's aren't alone with newcomers coming and succeeding in the historically tight space of auto sales.
With the endless and ongoing list of announced upcoming electric cars, we take a look at some of our favorites.
The release of the Rivian R1T and R1S are fast approaching. Rivian has finally opened up the configurator allowing reservation holders to finalize their vehicle specs and design. Today we take a quick tour through the configuration process and some options that are being offered.
Fisker, a company that's been around, in the back row, since the dawn of new age electrification has recently been under the spotlight of skepticism. With no product, no sales, and no security, they became a multi billion dollar automaker overnight.
In the recent years, technology has pushed the automotive world to focus on matching the cell phone experience. As we continue, how far will this transition take us?
Coming off our prior interview with Atlis CEO, Mark Hanchett, we discuss the company's ambitions and their probability of success in the growing EV market. Article: https://evbite.com/atlis-motor-vehicles-and-the-atlis-truck-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ @EVBite
The perfect autonomous driving system still doesn't exist and it's anyone's guess as to who will be the first to prevail in the self-driving race. Dave Grannan, CEO of Light, sits down with us to talk about their new Clarity system, a solution to autonomy which uses only cameras to calculate depths at precise increments. Could this be the final piece of the autonomous driving puzzle?
Ford's electric Mustang Mach-E is nearly here, ready to go head-to-head against the current leader in the space, Tesla. Here we discuss a few things the company just isn't getting right.
Reborn once more, GM has brought back the beloved Hummer. This time however, things are a bit different. The Hummer EV is an electrified luxury truck with a price point near the top. The electric 'Supertruck' isn't looking to be a high volume vehicle, but instead will showcase the best that GM has to offer with their Ultium battery technology. With a starting price of over $100,000 and the base model not ready to make an appearance until 2024, how good are the Hummer EV's chances of making an actual impact in the EV market?
During Tesla's 2020 Battery Day, the company revealed that a $25,000 Tesla would be their next vehicle. Thanks to the companies advancements in technology and manufacturing, an affordable Tesla is now on the horizon. The unnamed cheaper Tesla has been collectively dubbed the 'Model 2' for the time being and looks to be critical in making Teslas robotaxi dream reality.
With the new found EV industry in a blitz to meet consumer demands, Tesla nonchalantly waddles about as the clear leader in the space. For years analysist and manufacturers alike have stated Tesla's few year lead in all things electric cars. But now, a few years later, where do they stand? Which EV automaker looks to take the thrown, who will fail, or will Tesla push their lead further away. Is this another story of the tortoise and the hare or is Tesla continuing to lap the industry.
Mark Hanchett, CEO of Atlis Motors, discusses their upcoming electric truck, the Atlis XT. The ambitious CEO looks to lead the market with their bleeding-edge battery technology, along with upcoming countrywide charging network. The Atlis XT is expected with 500 miles of range, 15 minute charge time, 1.5 MW charging capabilities, and a moderate $45,000 base price.