Christian Prenzler

Diving into EV-Startup Rivian’s complex history and their clear vision forward

This Article first appeared on: In 2009 RJ Scaringe had his eyes set on starting his own automotive company. Fresh…

Nissan sells battery business to private equity firm GSR Capital

Nissan is saying goodbye to one of its' subsidiaries this year, their battery operations and manufacturing division to GSR Capital,…

Tesla Model Y will have “substantial carryover” from Model 3, next-gen platform to come later

After previously stating that the upcoming Tesla Model Y compact SUV would utilize a brand new architecture, CEO Elon Musk confirmed…

Elon Musk: “zero concern” Tesla will achieve 10k/week unit production rate by 2018 year end

During Wednesday's Q2 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that their should be "zero concern" that "Tesla will achieve a…

Tesla beats top and bottom line estimates in Q2, $2.78B in Revenue

Tesla released its second quarter 2017 earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, summarized in the Q2’17 Update Letter. The results…

SpaceX now worth $21B after raising $350M in Series H funding round

SpaceX has closed a $350 million round of funding at a valuation north of $21 billion, as the company proves its…

Tesla Autopilot veterans launch company to accelerate self-driving development

After working on Tesla’s Autopilot team for 2.5 years, Andrew Kouri and Erik Reed decided to start their own self-driving,…

Lucid Motors eyes sale to Ford amid fundraising efforts

Premium electric car  startup Lucid Motors is reportedly engaging in discussions with Ford over a possible sale to the Detroit-based automotive…

Tesla Model S misses top safety rating by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Tesla's 2017 Model S has missed the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) top-safety pick+ rating, citing issues with the…

Tesla delivers 22,000 vehicles in Q2, June marks best month in history

Tesla delivered 22,000 or 25,708 Model S and Model X vehicles produced in the second quarter. Model X deliveries totaled 10,000,…

Watch as duo slices open Tesla Model S battery cell to see what’s inside [Video]

YouTube channel What's Inside purchased a Tesla Model S battery module and completely destroyed it to ... well, take a look…

Lucid Motors, Faraday Future, NIO and Rivian: Who’s hiring and who’s firing?

This article first appeared on: As the electric vehicle market heats up, new entrants continue to grow their teams as they…

Tesla to launch its own music streaming service, in talks with labels

Just when you think Tesla had enough projects on its plate, the company is reportedly interested in entering the music business.…

New Model 3 photos surface, pointing to 300+ mile range and interior details

New photos have surfaced on Reddit of the Model 3 at a supercharging station. Unlike past photos, these show the…

Volvo launches Polestar as stand-alone performance EV brand to target Tesla

This article first appeared on: Swedish auto manufacturer, Volvo, has announced it is now entering the high-performance EV market. The…

Tim Cook: Apple is working on the “mother” of all AI for self-driving cars

This story first appeared on NextMobility.co Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed to Bloomberg News that the Cupertino-based technology giant is…

Lyft raises $25M from Jaguar Land Rover for self-driving cars

This article first appeared on: Jaguar Land Rover has disclosed a $25M investment into ride-sharing company Lyft. Founded in 2012,…

Uber CEO on the way out, executive shakeups as internal investigation results surface

This article first appeared on: Uber's board of directors met on Sunday to discuss the results of an internal investigation…

Tesla Model X right-hand drive cars to receive OTA safety update for airbag

Owners of right-hand drive Tesla Model X vehicles will receive an over-the-air software update this weekend that addresses an issue related…

Tesla Semi-truck has buyers lined up, says Musk – “How many and how soon?”

The Tesla Semi-truck is on its way, and apparently buyers are already waiting to purchase the truck. Musk revealed more…