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14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota unveils new lineup with major change for one of its most popular models: 'The biggest move yet'
Toyota is ready to unveil a new lineup of RAV4s, but this time, it'll only be available as a hybrid. The 2026 SUVs will be the second time the brand transitions a popular vehicle to hybrid-only. Given the popularity of the RAV4, the rising interest in hybrids, and Toyota's investment in these vehicles, this is no surprise. These SUVs will be available in a conventional or plug-in model, making them accessible to those without home chargers. According to Inside EVs, current estimates suggest that the plug-in RAV4 can run up to 50 miles per charge, up from 42 in previous models. The article also outlines new specs, including up to 320 horsepower for plug-ins (226 hp for regular) and a max towing capacity of 3500 pounds (1750 for regular). These numbers may vary slightly depending on the drive type and trim. Other features reported by Inside EVs include quieter cabins, a large touchscreen, and a built-in voice assistant. There will be three lines: Core, Rugged, and Sport, as well as multiple trims, providing options for the hybrid-curious. "Eliminating the gas-only version is the biggest move yet in Toyota's hybrid strategy, and everyone will reap the benefits," wrote Iulian Dnistran for Inside EVs. And the benefits of hybrid and electric vehicles continue to grow. The fuel savings alone can help balance these vehicles' initial higher price points. Tailpipe pollution is also likely to decrease significantly thanks to the gas saved by each new hybrid RAV4. CarBuzz estimates that up to 19.8 million gallons of gas will be saved with the 2026 models. Less gas used means money saved, and less pollution from mining and burning dirty energy. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Toyota had previously made a similar move with the 2025 Toyota Camry. The brand isn't alone, with most automakers releasing more hybrid and electric vehicles. According to Government Technology, General Motors, Ford, and Jeep are also on the path. "It was pretty clear that the consumer is voting for the hybrid," David Christ, head of the North American brand division, told CNBC. To make the transition to hybrids and electric vehicles even better, some people install solar panels to charge their vehicles instead of relying on the grid. Getting started with solar panels is easy with EnergySage, which allows you to compare quotes from local installers and save up to $10,000 on installation. If the upfront investment for solar panels doesn't fit your budget, leasing with Palmetto's LightReach program requires no money down. Save money on solar panels so you can save money on recharging your new hybrid or EV. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sources hint at bold new Tesla model with surprising new details: 'This new information counters earlier rumors'
Unnamed sources quoted by Reuters say Tesla is planning to launch a lower-cost electric vehicle this year, reported Inside EVs. Codenamed "E41," this new car will be a smaller version of the Model Y crossover and will cost at least 20% less to manufacture than the current Model Y. The affordable Tesla will initially be built in Shanghai and will use existing assembly lines and technologies to keep costs low. Mass production will begin next year in China, followed by manufacturing in Europe and North America. "This new information counters earlier rumors that Tesla's cheaper EV would be just a barebones version of the Model Y, not something unique unto itself," wrote Iulian Dnistran for Inside EVs. For buyers, this smaller, budget-friendly Tesla could make electric vehicles more affordable to a larger audience. Less expensive EV options mean more people can switch from gas-powered cars to electric ones, reducing air pollution and helping create a healthier planet. Like when Tesla cut prices on the Model 3 in Mexico last year, this move could help more consumers save money while making an earth-friendly choice. This announcement comes as Tesla faces slipping market share and sales across multiple regions. The company saw a sales decline in Europe last year, with registrations down 10.8% from 2023 numbers for the European Union and several other countries, according to InsideEVs. In China, Tesla's market share in the all-electric car market fell from 11.7% in 2023 to 10.4% last year, per Reuters. The United States saw an even more significant drop, with Tesla losing 10 percentage points of EV market share, ending 2024 with 45.4% for December, per InsideEVs. The new vehicle aligns with Tesla's statement during its fourth-quarter 2024 results that "plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for the start of production in the first half of 2025," as InsideEVs reported in a separate article. While many details about the new EV remain unknown, it will likely use the same electric motors and battery packs found in the current Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Online reactions to Tesla news often highlight divided opinions. Case in point: As one InsideEVs commenter noted, "We've had this thing called 'inflation' for well over a year now. Aren't many other vehicle prices increasing as well?" Another user countered: "Multiple EVs have seen price drops — most recently, Toyota dropped the price on their EV by several thousand dollars, and Ford did the same with their Mach-e a few months back. I recently bought an Ioniq 6 from Hyundai, and the price on that car barely changed with the latest model year." Do you trust Tesla to produce quality products? Absolutely I trust Tesla not Elon I'm not sure Not at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
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27-02-2025
- Automotive
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Tesla: How the battle of AV would dictate the carmaker's fate
Tesla's( NASDAQ: TSLA) Recent HighlightsTesla's FY 2024 performance had been bleak with reporting only 1% gain in revenue in 2024. Furthermore, EBITDA was down 4% in 2024 which primarily stemmed from price cuts revitalizing demand in the fiercely competitive EV market. For the first time in history Tesla saw a decline in the number of units delivered for which the [url="]ailing EU BEV[/url] market and BYD to blame. However, for long-term growth investors, the opportunity in Tesla lies in the autonomous vehicle market where it faces stiff competition from its local rival Waymo. The AV industry is expected to push Tesla to the next levels as the TAM in the western part of the world presents an incredible opportunity for Tesla as McKinsey projects the AV market to be worth $400 billion in the next ten years. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with PYPL. Interestingly, Tesla has taken a technologically different approach than its rival to engineer the its robotaxi, Cybercab which is expected to be launched in 2026. And the technological difference backed by sound reasoning should eventually give the Austin-based carmaker's shareprice a meteoric rise in the long Catalysts- The race to full autonomyWhen it comes to core technological philosophies, it seems Waymo and Tesla have very contrasting views on the autonomy of vehicles. On one hand Tesla prioritizes mass deployment in quick succession whereas Waymo focuses on precision and deployment in a narrower spectrum. Sensor Technology: Mr. Iulian Dnistran explains and contrasts the sensor technology of the two Avs in a remarkable manner. Waymo's fifth-generation sensor suite, which is currently deployed on its fleet of Jaguar I-Pace EVs, has no fewer than 13 sensors, including a 360-degree lidar, three perimeter lidars, three radars and a bunch of video cameras. All these gizmos create a 360-degree view of the area surrounding the vehicle and make it so that the car can drive even when it's foggy, sunny or pouring rain outside. The cameras are also automatically cleaned if they get dirty. The lidar suite creates a high-resolution, 360-degree field of view with a range of approximately 1,000 feet. Meanwhile, the long-range cameras can see stop signs as far as 1,600 feet. The radars complement the lidars and cameras with their ability to detect objects and their speed irrespective of weather conditions. The lidar sensor comprises a laser source acting as a transmitter, a photodetector acting as a receiver, and an assembly of lenses or optics to steer and collect the laser pulses. Lidar's use of pulsed lasers allows Avs to map the 3D model of an environment quickly and more accurately than radar or sonar. Tesla on the other hand, prudently eliminates LIDAR technology and rather depends on cameras as its main sensors. The idea is neural networks would help to decipher visual data and mimic human vision. This strategy comes under the notion of keeping hardware costs Level: Back in October last year, when Musk had unveiled the Cybercab, it was there where he said Tesla aims to hit the Level 5 autonomy level with Cybercab. Level 5 essentially means zero human intervention. The Cybercap is expected to be launched in 2026 with no steering wheel. And scalability seems to be the driving force behind Cybercab's growth as Tesla intends to use the available real-time data from its fleet of existing models to adjust to any environment via the help of extensively trained large language models (LLMs). Furthermore, the Cybercabs are expected to cost under $30,000 when it goes in production in 2026. On the other hand, Waymo currently operates at Level 4 autonomy within specified areas that demand pre-mapped environments to run with any human intervention. Due to the need of regularly updating the sophisticated 3D maps on a frequent basis, Waymo faces scalability Q From the above charts we can deduce that Model 3 and Y, the two cheapest models Tesla has to offer, contributed 95% of the total vehicle sold globally in FY24. Considering the fierce competition in China, what Tesla needs now is caffeine shot in revenues in the form of cheaper models. And Model Q couldn't come at any better time specifically when the trillion-dollar automaker saw only [url="]1% growth[/url] in revenue in FY24. Model Q is reported to be launched in the first half of this year with a starting price of [url="]$40000[/url], which is line with Model 3 ($44000) and Model Y($46000). It is reasonable to expect that it would cause a spike in the Tesla's revenue in Q3 and Q4 of 2025. And this present an incredible momentum opportunity for investors as the rise in sale would well and truly be reflected in the share Catalysts-Uber & Waymo's partnership In late 2023 Uber and Waymo had entered into partnerships where that would deploy Waymo's autonomous vehicles in Ubers's ride-haling services, starting in Phoenix. And in September of last year, the partnership expanded into cities like Austin and Atlanta where services would be available in early the most recent agreement in these cities, Uber will manage and dispatch a fleet of Waymo's fully autonomous, all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles, which will grow to hundreds of vehicles over time. Through this expanded partnership, Uber will provide fleet management services including vehicle cleaning, repair, and other general depot operations. Waymo will continue to be responsible for the testing and operation of the Waymo Driver, including roadside assistance and certain rider support functions. The expansion into cities like Austin and Atlanta is indicative of the mutual success of the partnership and helps to address Waymo's scalability issues due to Uber's extensive customer base. Furthermore, Tesla may find it difficult to fully established its ambitious robotaxi services under Tesla network as Uber and Waymo already have lead in the market. Geopolitical factorsPlummeting sales in Europe have cast doubts over its future in the transatlantic markets. EU had imposed a tariff of 7.8% on the Chinese made EV sold by Tesla. This coupled with Mr Musk's proactive political engagement may have contributed to the decline of sales in the old continent according experts. Additionally the termination of the EV subsidies directed towards the general public by the German government in December 2023 may also have contributed to this as the German BEV market shrank by 27.4% in 2024. Unlike the performance in Europe, Tesla had a blistering year in China with revenue growing by 8.8% in the Chinese market. Furthermore, Tesla had delivered 657,000 units in China, presenting 36.7% of the global deliveries it made in FY24 and this makes China Tesla's second biggest market. The concern on Tesla's performance in China lies on the geopolitical relationship between China and the US. Just a few weeks back Cina had imposed a tariff of 10% on electric trucks imported from the United States, impacting Cybertruck's growth in the Chinese market. Even though, Cybertruck accounts for a small share of Tesla's revenue in China as depicted by the chart above, political strategists would agree that US-China relation currently stands on a very thin ice especially after the recent tariffs imposed the leaders of these two nations on each other with a forward PEG ratio of 5.01, Tesla representsopportunity to both momentum and growth investors. Momentum investors can reapthe harvest of stock gains in the later half of this year when Model Q isexpected to be rolled out. And this is because cheap models have always beenthe holy grail of models of Tesla globally and as shown above models worth$40000 to mid-$40,000 have accounted for 95% of the vehicles sold last investors can solace in the fact that Tesla is aiming for a massdeployment by late 2026 or early 2027 albeitin a gradual phases but elimination of LIDAR technology would help the AVbusinesses to be profitable and the huge existing fleeting of Tesla vehicleswould ensure its Full-Self Driving (FSD) technology get enough data to trainits LLM and get enhance by that time. However, Tesla needs to be meticulouswith the safety and regulatory requirements as Waymo faced quite a bit of thesehurdles which hindered the pace of their scaling up. Admittedly, Tesla is notan opportunity for conventional deep value investors as the 5.01 PEG ratiowould put them off. 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