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This is a hybrid electric like you’ve never seen. Most plug-in hybrids are modest cars with reasonable range and about average power, but not the LaFerrari Aperta, by any stretch of the imagination. The “hybrid” portion of the car comes from two electric motors that support the powertrain, but the primary engine is a roaring…
Celebrity endorsements are critical to the success of any consumer product. In the case of electric vehicles, it’s even more so because of the novelty of the experience versus the high cost of investing in an electric car. In an unusual turn of events, Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak publicly supported General Motors’ upcoming electric…
When you think “Porsche”, images of a roaring engine, beautiful flowing lines and lightning-fast responsiveness generally come to mind. Although the Mission E from Porsche does have two of them, you won’t hear the guttural growl on this model. The Porsche Mission E electric vehicle from the house of Porsche is as silent as a cat but packs…
September 1 was a bad day for Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. His SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on the launchpad just days before it was set to carry a payload that included Facebook’s $95 million satellite. But that was just the first part of the day. Musk’s investments in Tesla as well as SolarCity cost…
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is making his biggest bet ever, and it’s called the Gigafactory. If the name doesn’t give you a clue to its size when it’s finally ready, picture this: at full capacity, they will be able to produce batteries for 1,500,000 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles. The Gigafactory is several years away…
As Tesla Motors gains momentum in their production ramp up plans, the Gigafactory battery production unit officially opened to global coverage yesterday (Tuesday, July 26). Though only 14% complete, the factory will be a massive 10,000,000 square feet when ready, making it one of the largest buildings in the world. But that’s not the only…
