Tesla is launching of a new Model S Plaid track package that will finally enable the originally promised incredible top speed. When Tesla first announced the Model S Plaid, its new top-performance flagship electric vehicle, the automaker promised a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). However, when it was first delivered last year, the… Continue reading Tesla launches new Model S Plaid track package with incredible top speed
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Elon Musk thinks Ford’s EV strategy is ‘smart’
Elon Musk had some encouraging words for Ford as the automaker continues to report significant losses from its electric vehicles. There are many ways in which Tesla leads in the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles. One of them is margins. While virtually all legacy automakers have started on a path to switch to electric… Continue reading Elon Musk thinks Ford’s EV strategy is ‘smart’
Tesla driver dies in fatal shooting at Supercharger station after ‘argument over charger’
A Tesla driver died in a fatal shooting at a Supercharger station in Denver, Colorado, over a dispute regarding charging their electric vehicles, according to the police. The incident happened this morning at a Tesla Supercharger station outside of the Edgewater Public Market. Local news outlet Denver7 reported that the police confirmed a man died… Continue reading Tesla driver dies in fatal shooting at Supercharger station after ‘argument over charger’
Get a Tesla if you want to learn about AI trying to kill you, says Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak
Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak had some harsh words for Tesla’s self-driving effort; he said in an interview that people who want to study “AI trying to kill you” should “get a Tesla.” Wozniak has somewhat of a love-hate relationship with Tesla. It looks like it’s tilting more toward hate over the last few years, though… Continue reading Get a Tesla if you want to learn about AI trying to kill you, says Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak
Tesla is building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Nevada
Tesla is building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Sparks, Nevada, according to a new building permit obtained by Electrek. As the company made clear at its recent Investor Day, much of its focus is currently to scale its production capacity 10x by the end of the decade. In order to make that happen, the automaker… Continue reading Tesla is building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Nevada
Tesla reintroduces Model 3 Long Range in US… with Chinese cells?
Tesla has once again started taking orders on the Model 3 Long Range in the US, after it was missing for nearly nine months. And it might be using Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO/LFP) battery cells, like the Model 3 Standard Range, or it might be a new chemistry, based off of LFP… The changes appeared on Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla reintroduces Model 3 Long Range in US… with Chinese cells?
Toyota aims to derail Australia’s EV strategy – they won’t have it
Toyota is at it again. The automaker’s Australian leader reiterated that Toyota would not be going all-electric despite the federal government’s recent initiatives to boost EV adoption, cut emissions from passenger vehicles, and improve the overall well-being of Australians. Less than two weeks ago, Australia’s government introduced its new National Electric Vehicle Strategy, consisting of… Continue reading Toyota aims to derail Australia’s EV strategy – they won’t have it
Three brand new Tesla Roadsters have been found sitting in container for over a decade
Three brand-new original Tesla Roadsters have been found sitting in a shipping container in China for over a decade; now they are going for sale. Tesla ever only produced just over 2,000 original Roadsters between 2008 and 2011, making them rare in the first place. On top of the usual unit you lose to accidents… Continue reading Three brand new Tesla Roadsters have been found sitting in container for over a decade
Tennis star uses Tesla app to help police retrieve his Model X that was stolen at gunpoint
Tennis star and Tesla owner Nick Kyrgios used the automaker’s mobile app to help police track down his Model X, which was stolen from his home at gunpoint. If you want to steal a car, a Tesla vehicle might not be your best choice. According to a report from the Highway Loss Data Institute, Tesla vehicles… Continue reading Tennis star uses Tesla app to help police retrieve his Model X that was stolen at gunpoint
Tesla’s slight price increase results in a discount on new inventory
Tesla has implemented a very small price increase on Model 3 and Model Y. It’s so small that it’s hard to explain, but it does result in a discount on new inventory vehicles. After consistently and gradually increasing its electric vehicle prices over the last two years, Tesla has started bringing those prices down in… Continue reading Tesla’s slight price increase results in a discount on new inventory