Elon Musk has requested that all Tesla employees stop remote work and come back to the office or they will be let go. Like every other company, Tesla has allowed remote work for every role where it is possible since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. As the pandemic subsides, those companies have been reevaluating… Continue reading Elon Musk asks all Tesla employees to come back to the office or quit
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A blast from the past for the future: Is there room for Wuling’s retro Mini EV concept?
A new retro concept version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has emerged in China and begs a number of questions. Will SAIC-GM-Wuling produce the retro Mini EV despite it being a third-party design? Would GM consider bringing the popular EV to the United States? And lastly, does a customer base just starting to dip… Continue reading A blast from the past for the future: Is there room for Wuling’s retro Mini EV concept?
Tesla is getting the world’s largest casting machine, and it’s for Cybertruck
Tesla is getting the world’s largest casting machine, also known as Giga Press, and will be using it for for Cybertruck’s body. Over the last few years, Tesla has been heavily investing in casting and alloy technology to enable larger casted parts that have the capability to greatly simplify manufacturing. The company acquired several units of… Continue reading Tesla is getting the world’s largest casting machine, and it’s for Cybertruck
Tesla is considering adopting Apple’s Airplay to improve audio quality
Elon Musk said that Tesla is going to consider adopting Apple’s Airplay protocol to improve audio quality over the current Bluetooth. In recent years, Tesla has put an emphasis on the sound system inside its vehicles. The sound system in the Model 3 has been well-received by audiophiles, and the one in the new version… Continue reading Tesla is considering adopting Apple’s Airplay to improve audio quality
Tesla needs to deliver on promise to deploy solar and batteries at Supercharger stations
Elon Musk has long promised that Tesla will deploy solar and batteries to all its Supercharger stations in order to reduce their dependence on the grid. It has yet to happen, and now we are seeing some examples of why it should happen sooner rather than later. There are several reasons why you would want… Continue reading Tesla needs to deliver on promise to deploy solar and batteries at Supercharger stations
Tesla and others lobby for federal funding of charging infrastructure for electric trucks
Tesla, along with other EV companies and environmental groups, is lobbying for some of the federal funding going to EV charging infrastructure to be used to deploy charging stations for electric trucks. Last year, the US legislature approved a new infrastructure bill that included $7.5 billion in funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The officials… Continue reading Tesla and others lobby for federal funding of charging infrastructure for electric trucks
Tesla quietly slashes referral program reward for solar roof
Tesla has updated its referral program reward for solar roof installations to reduce it from $500 to $300 per referred installation. Last year, we reported that Tesla plans to completely revamp its referral program: “According to a source familiar with the matter, Tesla plans to eliminate referral links, which owners often spam on social media, and… Continue reading Tesla quietly slashes referral program reward for solar roof
Tesla delays deliveries due to missing charge port part
Tesla appears to have a serious supply issue when it comes to its charging port electronic control unit (ECU) since many owners are reporting delays in deliveries due to the missing part. Compared to the rest of the auto industry, Tesla has faired quite well amid the global supply issues, especially the chip shortage. While… Continue reading Tesla delays deliveries due to missing charge port part
Tesla moves to expand Gigafactory Berlin on new 250-acre land
Tesla has started to officially move to expand Gigafactory Berlin on a new 250-acre lot with the submission of the construction plan to the municipality. The automaker has just started production at the factory, and it is still having issues ramping things up, but that’s not stopping the company from already expanding the plant. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla moves to expand Gigafactory Berlin on new 250-acre land
Tesla delivers Megapacks to new Bitcoin mining facility
Tesla has delivered four Megapacks to a giant new Bitcoin mining facility in Texas that is going to be the first to be powered by the automaker’s solar and batteries. Last month, the project was announced as a partnership between Tesla, Blockstream, and Jack Dorsey’s Blocks (formerly Square). The idea is to build a new… Continue reading Tesla delivers Megapacks to new Bitcoin mining facility