A Tesla Megapack used on a mobile Supercharger caught on fire and completely burned down in Baker, California. We previously reported on this contraption that Tesla sometimes brings to busy Supercharger stations. It’s a trailer fitted with a Megapack, Tesla’s biggest stationary energy storage system, and a bunch of Superchargers. The result is a mobile… Continue reading Tesla mobile Supercharger with Megapack caught on fire
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Exclusive: Tesla files paperwork to make electric motors for airplanes, boats, and more
Tesla is hinting at making electric motors for airplanes, boats, and more in a new trademark filing that went unnoticed. The automaker filed for a new trademark last week, but it went unnoticed until now. Electrek spotted it today, and while it is for the name “Tesla” again, it still caught our interest because of… Continue reading Exclusive: Tesla files paperwork to make electric motors for airplanes, boats, and more
Tesla driver intentionally drove car off a cliff with family, but everyone miraculously survived
A Tesla driver intentionally drove his car off a 250-foot cliff in California with his family inside, according to the police, but everyone miraculously survived without serious injury. On Tuesday, it was reported that a family of four was rescued from a wrecked Tesla vehicle found at the bottom of a cliff known as Devil’s… Continue reading Tesla driver intentionally drove car off a cliff with family, but everyone miraculously survived
Tesla defends its impact on California as Musk alienates blue states
Tesla released a new blog post defending its impact on California and says that it now employs 47,000 people in the state. California has been critical to Tesla’s success over the last 20 years. The state has helped Tesla in its time of need and its strong climate initiatives and EV incentives have made it… Continue reading Tesla defends its impact on California as Musk alienates blue states
Neoen announces massive new 400 MWh Tesla Megapack project
Neoen, a French energy company, announced a massive new 400 MWh Tesla Megapack project in Australia. It’s one of the biggest energy storage projects in the world. Tesla Megapack has quickly become the prominent battery pack for large-scale energy storage projects. Neoen actually played a part in that. Before the Megapack, Tesla had the Powerpack,… Continue reading Neoen announces massive new 400 MWh Tesla Megapack project
Tesla signs a new agreement to secure lithium supply
Tesla has signed a new updated agreement to secure lithium supply from Piedmont Lithium as automakers rush to secure battery material. In order to help accelerate the transition to electric transportation, Tesla has become increasingly involved in the raw material supply chain for battery cells. Despite only now starting the production of its own cells… Continue reading Tesla signs a new agreement to secure lithium supply
Tesla is fined millions of dollars for false advertising
Tesla has been fined $2.2 million by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) for false advertising regarding its range. Last year, we reported on the KFTC launching an investigation into allegations that Tesla violated advertising laws by overstating the range of its electric vehicles. Korea uses the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), and… Continue reading Tesla is fined millions of dollars for false advertising
Exclusive: Tesla’s head of China takes over sales in North America
Tesla’s head of China, Tom Zhu, has taken over responsibilities for sales, service, and deliveries in North America, according to sources familiar with the matter. Last month, we reported on a rumor that Zhu, president of Tesla China, would replace Musk as CEO of Tesla. We were skeptical of the report as it came from a… Continue reading Exclusive: Tesla’s head of China takes over sales in North America
Tesla Semi battery pack design leaks
The design of the Tesla Semi battery pack has leaked, and it reveals how Tesla fits a massive ~900 kWh pack in the truck. Tesla unveiled the production version of its Tesla Semi class 8 electric truck and delivered the first units last month. At an event, Tesla described an electric truck that could truly disrupt… Continue reading Tesla Semi battery pack design leaks
Tesla announces a new ‘Investor Day’, will discuss new vehicle platform
Tesla announced today that it will hold a new ‘Investor Day’ on March 1, 2023 where it will discuss a new vehicle platform. Over the last few years, Tesla has started to hold regular events like ‘Battery Day‘ and ‘AI Day’ to give updates on some of its most important programs and recruit talent to… Continue reading Tesla announces a new ‘Investor Day’, will discuss new vehicle platform