Tesla Megapack, the company’s utility-scale energy storage battery system, could be sold out for almost the next two years, according to Tesla’s own timeline. Back in 2019, Tesla launched the Megapack; it was Tesla’s third stationary energy storage product after the Powerwall and Powerpack. A single Megapack unit is a container-sized “3 MWh battery system” with… Continue reading Tesla Megapack could be sold out for the next 2 years
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Tesla (TSLA) increases discount on cars delivered this month
Tesla (TSLA) is increasing the discount, or price adjustment, as it calls it, to $7,500 on all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles delivered this month. As we have recently reported, Tesla is having some rare demand issues lately – especially in the United States due to unique circumstances. It has been years since Tesla… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) increases discount on cars delivered this month
Tesla to allow third-party charging stations in its navigation, but with high standards
Tesla confirmed that it is going to allow third-party charging stations in its navigation system, but the stations are going to need to meet the automaker’s high standards. Right now, if you are looking for a charging station in the navigation system inside Tesla vehicles, you will only see Tesla charging stations. This hasn’t been… Continue reading Tesla to allow third-party charging stations in its navigation, but with high standards
GM recalls 140,000 Chevy Bolt EVs due to risk of carpet catching fire
General Motors (GM) shared yesterday that it has issued a recall on 140,000 Chevy Bolt EVs throughout the US and Canada. The recall addresses a potential risk of fire in the EV’s carpet after an accident. Here’s what we know so far. The Chevrolet Bolt debuted in 2016 as the lone EV offering from GM;… Continue reading GM recalls 140,000 Chevy Bolt EVs due to risk of carpet catching fire
Tesla (TSLA) to implement hiring freeze and new round of layoffs
Tesla (TSLA) has told employees that it is implementing a hiring freeze and confirmed that another wave of layoffs is coming next quarter, according to a source familiar with the matter. In June, Elon Musk asked Tesla executives to “pause all hiring” and cut 10% of staff. The CEO has given different reasons to different people… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) to implement hiring freeze and new round of layoffs
Tesla is expanding into Turkey, starts hiring
Tesla is expanding its electric vehicle business in Turkey, a market that has been asking for Tesla services for years now. Despite the fact that Tesla is not officially in Turkey, there are many Tesla owners in the country who went to the trouble of importing the electric vehicles themselves and having them operate without… Continue reading Tesla is expanding into Turkey, starts hiring
Acura’s first electric vehicle, a GM-based SUV, is out for testing ahead of 2024 debut [images]
Acura’s first electric vehicles – the ZDX and ZDX Type S performance models – are out for testing ahead of their 2024 debut, revealing a first glimpse of the automaker’s electric future. Acura’s first electric vehicle prototype hits the roads Acura is a brand we don’t cover often because, up until now, the automaker has… Continue reading Acura’s first electric vehicle, a GM-based SUV, is out for testing ahead of 2024 debut [images]
Audi is converting all factories to produce EVs as it phases out gas cars
Audi is preparing to convert its entire network of global production factories to manufacture electric vehicles as it gears up to compete in the auto industry’s future. The German luxury automaker is going “all in” on electromobility as it prepares to bring the brand known for its four rings into the future. After several years… Continue reading Audi is converting all factories to produce EVs as it phases out gas cars
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk as it fired two employees over what it considered an “attack,” according to NLRB complaints. Earlier this year, SpaceX fired several employees who were drafting an internal letter to let the company’s leadership know that Musk’s behavior is “a frequent source of distraction and embarrassment.” The fired… Continue reading Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle detractors
General Motors believes installing around 40,000 Level 2 (L2) chargers through its Dealer Community Program can help build its position in the new EV era. However, with L2 chargers taking many hours to charge up an electric vehicle, is this really the experience GM wants for its EV owners? GM sticks to L2 EV chargers… Continue reading This GM plan to capture EV market will only charge up electric vehicle detractors