Tesla has produced a new guide to familiarize yourself with the sounds that its electric cars make. Even though EVs are quieter than gasoline-powered vehicles, it doesn’t mean they are noiseless. Electric cars not only reduce pollution from harmful emissions at the tailpipe, but they also reduce noise pollution. That’s a benefit that is often… Continue reading The sounds of a Tesla: A guide to sounds your electric car makes
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Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico
Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Nuevo Leon, a Mexican state bordering Texas, as CEO Elon Musk meets with the governor. Earlier this year, people crossing the border between Texas and Nuevo Leon were surprised to see not just the usual marked lanes for cars and trucks but also one marked “Tesla”… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico
Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla
Toyota is struggling with its shift to electric vehicles, and it is reportedly considering major changes in its EV plans driven by Tesla’s manufacturing strategy. However, it may slow down some of its existing electric vehicle programs. For years, we have been reporting on how Toyota has been lagging behind the competition in the shift… Continue reading Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla
Tesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and more
Tesla has released a new software update (2022.40.1) that delivers improved charging efficiency for faster charge time and reduced energy costs, along with a few other goodies. Some Tesla owners are waking up to a new software update bringing new features and capabilities to their vehicles. All Tesla vehicles built over the last 10 years… Continue reading Tesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and more
Tesla (TSLA) pulls demand levers in China, launches referral program and cuts prices
Tesla has decided to pull on demand levers in China with the launch of a new referral program in the market and cutting prices on Model 3 and Model Y. The TSLA Stock price is down in pre-market. Over the last few months, there have been increased concerns about softening of demand for Tesla vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) pulls demand levers in China, launches referral program and cuts prices
Elon Musk’s language about Tesla’s self-driving is changing
The language used by Elon Musk about Tesla’s self-driving effort is changing, and it is muddying the timeline for the automaker to deliver on its promise. Musk use to make statements that made him sound supremely confident that Tesla could soon deliver a self-driving system and virtually all vehicles the automaker produced since 2016 through… Continue reading Elon Musk’s language about Tesla’s self-driving is changing
Tesla’s infrastructure is growing at record pace, just not as fast as deliveries
Tesla’s infrastructure is growing at a new record pace with more stores and service centers added in the last quarter than ever, but it’s still not growing as fast as its deliveries. The phrase “victim of its own success” is something that you can often apply to Tesla, especially when it comes to service. The… Continue reading Tesla’s infrastructure is growing at record pace, just not as fast as deliveries
Tesla adds Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colors to Giga Berlin lineup
Tesla has added two new paint colors, Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red, to their Giga Berlin paint lines. The new colors are available now – but only for European and Middle Eastern customers. The colors are a slick-looking medium silver and a deep red metallic color. They replace the former Midnight Silver Metallic (which is… Continue reading Tesla adds Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colors to Giga Berlin lineup
GM’s community EV charging program has its first North American dealer
The first General Motors dealership in North America officially installed Level 2 EV chargers Thursday morning as part of GM’s Dealer Community Charging Program. General Motors revealed its Dealer Community Charging Program a year ago, with plans to install up to 40,000 Level 2 chargers across North America. The program is an extension of its… Continue reading GM’s community EV charging program has its first North American dealer
NanoGraf’s Li-ion 18650 battery achieves a new energy-density milestone
Chicago-headquartered NanoGraf Technologies, which claims it has enabled the highest energy-density cylindrical 18650 Lithium-ion cell in the world, today announced that its battery has achieved a new industry energy-density milestone of 810 Wh/L (4.0Ah capacity). Ampere hours (Ah) is the amount of energy charge in a battery that enables 1 ampere of current to flow for one hour. In 2021, NanoGraf announced it… Continue reading NanoGraf’s Li-ion 18650 battery achieves a new energy-density milestone