A new image of the Tesla Cybertruck has emerged revealing the giant frunk (front trunk) of the electric pickup truck. We have been closely following new Tesla Cybertruck prototypes spotted testing in the wild as the automaker is working to bring the electric pickup truck to production. The prototype sightings are gradually revealing new features… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck’s giant frunk has been spotted
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Tesla cuts prices on Model 3, Model Y by up to 10% in Europe, elsewhere
Tesla has followed up on recent price cuts in the US with significant price drops on the Model 3 and Model Y in Europe, up to 10% depending on the model and market. Price cuts also reached Israel and Singapore. After raising prices significantly throughout 2021 and 2022, Tesla finally has been letting some air… Continue reading Tesla cuts prices on Model 3, Model Y by up to 10% in Europe, elsewhere
Tesla’s (TSLA) share of the US EV market is declining, but there’s more to the story
The media are reporting that Tesla’s (TSLA) share of the US EV market is declining as “competitors are taking over,” but there’s more to the story. The data is too early to give the full picture. Tesla has been dominating the electric vehicle market for years now. The word “dominating” is not an exaggeration. Despite… Continue reading Tesla’s (TSLA) share of the US EV market is declining, but there’s more to the story
Is this a leaked photo of the Tesla Model 3 refresh? If so, wow
A photo of a different-looking Tesla Model 3 has been making the rounds on social media, and some are claiming it could be of the new Model 3 project Highland refresh. Late last year, we started hearing rumors that Tesla was working on a Model 3 refresh that would come during the second half of 2023.… Continue reading Is this a leaked photo of the Tesla Model 3 refresh? If so, wow
Exclusive: Tesla is about to launch Powerwall 3
Tesla is preparing to launch Powerwall 3, the third generation of its home battery pack, according to information obtained by Electrek. In 2015, when launching its Tesla Energy division, Tesla launched the first generation of the Powerwall, and it quickly became, by far, the most popular home battery pack in the residential market. Shortly after,… Continue reading Exclusive: Tesla is about to launch Powerwall 3
Tesla delivers a new fleet of Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo
Tesla has delivered a new fleet of up to 21 Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo as the automaker slowly ramps up the much-delayed vehicle program. Tesla unveiled the production version of its Tesla Semi class 8 electric truck and delivered the first units in December. It came after years of delays in the program. Reservation… Continue reading Tesla delivers a new fleet of Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo
GM invests millions in EnergyX to unlock North American lithium supply via sustainable extraction
General Motors announced that GM Ventures is leading a $50 million Series B financing round in EnergyX – a company specializing in direct lithium extraction and refinery technologies. As part of the investment, GM will help fund the commercialization of EnergyX’s sustainable extraction technology in exchange for lithium to be exclusively used for EV production.… Continue reading GM invests millions in EnergyX to unlock North American lithium supply via sustainable extraction
Tesla launches ‘next-gen Megapack controls platform,’ slams competitors in the process
Tesla has launched its “next-gen Megapack controls platform,” which it claims enables faster deployment and commissioning of large-scale energy storage systems than its competitors. Megapack has become the go-to battery system for electric utilities looking to deploy large-scale energy storage, whether to stabilize the grid or take better advantage of renewable energy. The battery system has… Continue reading Tesla launches ‘next-gen Megapack controls platform,’ slams competitors in the process
This Tesla energy ecosystem home gives us a glimpse at the house of the future
A new Tesla Solar Roof installation that includes Tesla’s entire energy ecosystem is giving us a glimpse at the house of the future when it comes to energy. There’s a clear shift in the market toward home energy independence. The shift to renewable energy is allowing homeowners to produce their own energy, and now, with… Continue reading This Tesla energy ecosystem home gives us a glimpse at the house of the future
Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with new steel wheels
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted with new steel wheels as we try to track changes on the beta prototypes ahead of the start of production. As we previously reported, Tesla has built a fleet of beta Cybertruck prototypes to test ahead of the start of production this summer. Over the last few months,… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with new steel wheels