Tesla has managed to cut Model 3 and Model Y delivery times in China, an important market for the automaker, after upgrading Gigafactory Shanghai to add more production capacity. Demand has rarely been a problem for Tesla and over the last few years, it has resulted in long delivery times for many variants of most… Continue reading Tesla manages to cut delivery times in China after upgrading Gigafactory Shanghai
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Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid – looks like the future
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event helping the grid by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state. The event appears to have been a success as the distributed power plant looks like the future. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems, like Tesla Powerwalls, used… Continue reading Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid – looks like the future
Tesla releases rare comment denying media report’s claim an executive has left
Tesla has released a rare public comment denying a media report that claims an executive has left the company. Over the last few years, almost every article about Tesla you read includes some version of the phrase “we contacted Tesla for a comment, but the automaker has not responded.” That’s because the automaker has stopped… Continue reading Tesla releases rare comment denying media report’s claim an executive has left
Meet the first all-electric 2024 Chevy Blazer EV PPV police edition
Chevrolet is releasing new details of the all-new electric 2024 Chevy Blazer Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) EV. The model is Chevy’s first all-electric Blazer for police, set to debut in the first quarter of 2024. The Chevy Blazer, a legacy favorite, is getting an EV makeover in General Motors (GM) vision of an all-electric future.… Continue reading Meet the first all-electric 2024 Chevy Blazer EV PPV police edition
Ford, GM, BMW partner with SMUD on managed EV charging pilot
Automakers Ford, GM, and BMW are announcing a new managed EV charging pilot program with SMUD, the sixth-largest not-for-profit electric service provider. Ford, GM, and BMW are partnering with SMUD on a managed electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot. The new charging pilot will help EV customers save money on utility costs to promote a balanced… Continue reading Ford, GM, BMW partner with SMUD on managed EV charging pilot
Tesla’s public Superchargers are deemed ‘illegal’ in Germany due to technicality
Tesla’s Supercharger stations that are open to non-Tesla electric vehicles are deemed “illegal” in Germany due to the lack of kWh counter on the units. Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla ramping up its effort to open the Supercharger network, its extensive global network of fast-charging stations, to electric vehicles from other automakers.… Continue reading Tesla’s public Superchargers are deemed ‘illegal’ in Germany due to technicality
Tesla (TSLA) expands its Virtual Power Plant to Southern California
Tesla has expanded its Virtual Power Plant In California to the southern parts of the state through a new partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE). Now Tesla Powerwall owners in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas can get paid to help the grid. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems, like Tesla… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) expands its Virtual Power Plant to Southern California
Faraday Future reports Q2 earnings – FF 91 deliveries expected by end of 2022
Faraday Future, the California-based EV startup, reported Q2 earnings today with some exciting announcements and key financial updates. Since being founded in 2014, Faraday Future has had a vision of disrupting the auto industry. Yet so far, we have not seen much from Faraday as the company has pushed back the launch of its flagship… Continue reading Faraday Future reports Q2 earnings – FF 91 deliveries expected by end of 2022
Tesla (TSLA) still dominates US electric car market with 68% market share
Tesla is still dominating the US electric car market, now with a 68% market share. This share is going down as more EVs hit the market. But, the decline is slow and the automaker is increasing its US delivery volumes. For years now, Tesla has dominated the electric auto market in its home country. It… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) still dominates US electric car market with 68% market share
Tesla releases new picture of its upgraded supercomputer – one of the best in the world
Tesla has released a new picture of its upgraded supercomputer, which is now believed to be the seventh most powerful computer in the world by GPU. For years now, Tesla has been teasing the development of a new supercomputer in-house optimized for neural net video training. Tesla is handling an incredible amount of video data… Continue reading Tesla releases new picture of its upgraded supercomputer – one of the best in the world