Tesla (TSLA) is still the most shorted stock out of all the US large-caps, and Elon Musk suspects that Bill Gates still has a large position against the company. Shorts, people betting against the stock of a company, have long played a part in Tesla’s history on the stock market. Throughout the years, Tesla was… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is most shorted stock, Elon Musk suspects Bill Gates still in it
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Tesla officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs
Tesla has now officially launched Powerwall 3 on its website and released all the specs – other than the battery chemistry used. Last week, we reported on Tesla starting Powerwall 3 installations in the US despite having yet to launch the product on its website officially. In an overnight update, Tesla has finally introduced the… Continue reading Tesla officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs
BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join
Three major automakers have come forward and announced an equally-owned company focused on creating a single, cost-effective platform to connect EV drivers, automakers, and utility companies. BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Company have partnered up to create ChargeScape, LLC – potentially unlocking new value as an EV owners in North America.… Continue reading BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join
A Tesla robotaxi ‘concept’ was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography
A picture of a Tesla robotaxi “concept” was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography today. It is interesting, but I would also take it with a grain of salt. The Walter Isaacson biography of Elon Musk came out today. In recent weeks the biographer, who has been embedded in Musk’s life for years, has… Continue reading A Tesla robotaxi ‘concept’ was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography
Tesla Semi proves itself in fascinating, new independent test
Tesla Semi Image credit: u/Tutrifor Several Tesla Semi trucks are participating in a fascinating, new independent test study, and the electric truck is starting to prove itself. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has started its new Run on Less program to test several electric trucks in real-world conditions and release the data… Continue reading Tesla Semi proves itself in fascinating, new independent test
Porsche and Audi electric vehicles recalled over insufficient battery sealing
Porsche and Audi, two Volkswagen premium brands, are issuing recalls for 2023 electric vehicle models, including the Taycan and e-tron GT. Nearly 7,000 EVs are being recalled due to insufficient battery sealant that may allow liquid to enter, posing a fire risk. Although no incidents have involved fires, the automakers are issuing recalls out of… Continue reading Porsche and Audi electric vehicles recalled over insufficient battery sealing
Tesla Cybertruck wheel cover flies off in traffic as production looms
Tesla’s Cybertruck is just about ready to enter production, but a test vehicle was caught on video causing a potentially dangerous situation as its aerodynamic wheel cover came off in traffic, striking another vehicle and flying into the sky. Ever since it was originally unveiled, the Cybertruck has had some pretty cool-looking aerodynamic wheel covers.… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck wheel cover flies off in traffic as production looms
Tesla will build next-gen/cheaper electric cars in Texas rather than Mexico first
A new excerpt from Elon Musk’s biography confirms that Tesla will build its first next-generation electric cars in Texas rather than at the upcoming Gigafactory Mexico. This should be reassuring amid potential delays in building the new plant. At Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day in March, the automaker unveiled a new car manufacturing system, which CEO Elon… Continue reading Tesla will build next-gen/cheaper electric cars in Texas rather than Mexico first
Tesla (TSLA) stock surges from optimistic look at Dojo supercomputer
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock is rising in pre-market trading on an optimistic new report about the automaker’s Dojo supercomputer coming from Morgan Stanley. The firm massively increased its price target on Tesla’s stock because of it. Dojo is Tesla’s own custom supercomputer platform built from the ground up for AI machine learning and, more specifically, for… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock surges from optimistic look at Dojo supercomputer
Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 car and robotaxi are both futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’
Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 electric car and dedicated robotaxi vehicle are both going to be futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’, according to new information coming out of the new Elon Musk authorized biography. After the Cybertruck, which is coming any day now, Tesla is expected to release to highly-anticipated new electric vehicles. A smaller and cheaper electric car… Continue reading Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 car and robotaxi are both futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’