Tesla is rumored to be planning a new battery factory to produce LFP cells in the US with China’s CATL, the world’s biggest battery manufacturer. Over the last few years, CEO Elon Musk has said multiple times that Tesla plans to shift more electric cars to LFP batteries in order to overcome nickel and cobalt supply… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be planning a US LFP battery cell factory with CATL
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Tesla launches GigaBier: A Cybertruck-inspired $30 beer
Tesla has launched its GigaBier, a limited-edition Cybertruck-inspired beer that is selling for the equivalent of $30 a beer. From a fart machine inside Tesla vehicles to flamethrowers, Elon Musk has had plenty of strange ideas that sounded like jokes but eventually became a reality. Back in 2018, Musk poked fun at Tesla haters with… Continue reading Tesla launches GigaBier: A Cybertruck-inspired $30 beer
Tesla Solar Roof is falling behind, but installations are increasing
A new report states that Tesla Solar Roof deployment is way behind the company’s stated goal, but installations are still increasing year-over-year. When launching the solar roof, CEO Elon Musk presented it as a critical product to accelerate solar power deployment, as it opens up the market to people needing a new roof in the… Continue reading Tesla Solar Roof is falling behind, but installations are increasing
Tesla poaches battery expert to fix its dry electrode issue
Tesla has poached a battery manufacturing expert to lead its dry electrode, which has been identified as one of the main bottlenecks for Tesla’s 4680 battery cell. When Tesla unveiled its 4680 battery cell at its Battery Day in 2020, the automaker highlighted several advancements that can significantly slash battery costs when bottled together. One… Continue reading Tesla poaches battery expert to fix its dry electrode issue
Faraday Future finally starts production on FF91
Faraday Future has announced the start of FF91 production in its Hanford, CA, factory in central California, which it calls “FF ieFactory California.” Earlier this month, Faraday said that it would finally start production by the end of March, pending millions of dollars of funding coming through. Faraday says this is the last of seven… Continue reading Faraday Future finally starts production on FF91
Tesla is on the hunt for electricians as it grows its solar/battery business
Tesla is on the hunt for a lot of electricians as it grows its solar and battery business after the tax credit was increased to 30% last year. Tesla’s solar business very much lives in the shadow of its automotive business, but they are highly complementary. If you are driving an electric vehicle, it makes… Continue reading Tesla is on the hunt for electricians as it grows its solar/battery business
Nissan teases an electric skyline GT-R prototype called GT-R R32 EV
Nissan has developed an electric concept based on its legendary sports car that has attracted fans from many parts of the globe, the Nissan Skyline GT-R. The automaker teased the prototype, called the GT-R R32 EV, in its latest video posted below. The first Nissan Skyline was introduced in 1969 after Nissan merged with the… Continue reading Nissan teases an electric skyline GT-R prototype called GT-R R32 EV
Tesla (TSLA) is on pace for a record quarter
Tesla (TSLA) appears to be on pace for a record quarter for deliveries led by solid performance in the US, China, and Norway. At Electrek, we love seeing electric vehicles being deployed in volume, and Tesla is the most exciting company to follow when it comes to that. The company is currently simultaneously ramping up… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is on pace for a record quarter
Tesla Cybertruck spotted testing steering, Elon Musk hypes turning radius
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted testing its steering and Elon Musk commented by hyping up the electric pickup truck’s turning radius. Early on in the Cybertruck project, Tesla set a goal to have the electric pickup be as utilitarian as the Ford F-150 and drive as well as a sports car. It’s quite an ambitious… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted testing steering, Elon Musk hypes turning radius
New Tesla Cybertruck sighting brings back megawiper debate
A new Tesla Cybertruck beta prototype has been sighted ahead of the start of production, and the lack of a visible wiper is bringing back the “megawiper” debate. Tesla currently operates a fleet of Cybertruck beta prototypes to test the electric pickup truck ahead of the start of production this summer. The beta prototypes are… Continue reading New Tesla Cybertruck sighting brings back megawiper debate