Tesla has unveiled an updated version of the Model S today with new headlights, taillights, and CCS charge ports. Tesla started producing a refreshed version of the Model S just six months ago with a completely new interior, refreshed exterior features, and updated powertrain. That’s why it was surprising to see a new Model S… Continue reading Tesla unveils updated Model S with new headlights, taillights, and CCS charge ports
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Tesla signs deal to source nickel for battery production from upcoming new mine in the US
Tesla has signed a new deal to source nickel for battery cell production from an upcoming new mine in the United States. It’s a landmark deal to start sourcing the critical battery material in the US and help boost upcoming new mining projects. Over the last few years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been pushing for… Continue reading Tesla signs deal to source nickel for battery production from upcoming new mine in the US
Tesla receives greenlight to build 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory Berlin ahead of final approval
Tesla has received a special approval from the Brandenburg State Environment department to build 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory berlin ahead of the much-coveted final approval. Over the last year, Tesla has run into a lot of red tape while trying to get approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, a giant new factory… Continue reading Tesla receives greenlight to build 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory Berlin ahead of final approval
Tesla launches ‘Plaid Track Mode’ to push track performance to a whole new level
Tesla announced today the launch of ‘Plaid Track Mode’, a new version of its track mode software to push the track performance of the Model S Plaid to a whole new level. The automaker originally launch ‘Track Mode‘ for Model 3 Performance back in 2018. The software fine-tuned the dynamic controls for better track performance.… Continue reading Tesla launches ‘Plaid Track Mode’ to push track performance to a whole new level
Tesla’s record sales in UK help reach new electric market share milestone
Tesla had record sales in the United Kingdom in 2021, and the new car registration data show that it helped the country reach a new electric market share milestone: over 10% of the auto market for the first time. With car sales being down across the board since the pandemic, it’s giving EVs an opportunity… Continue reading Tesla’s record sales in UK help reach new electric market share milestone
GM unveils sharp-looking Equinox EV starting at game-changing $30,000 price
At CES today, GM unveiled a sharp-looking Equinox EV, which the automaker says will start at just $30,000 – it will be added to the Chevrolet EV lineup in fall 2023. As we reported earlier today, CES was big for GM this year with the unveiling of its Silverado electric pickup truck, but the automaker… Continue reading GM unveils sharp-looking Equinox EV starting at game-changing $30,000 price
Tesla Model S gets 752 miles of range with ONE’s new energy-dense battery pack
Our Next Energy, also known as ONE, installed one of its battery packs in a Tesla Model S and managed to have it travel 752 miles on a single charge. The Model S is Tesla’s longest-range vehicle with up to 405 miles of range on a single charge depending on the configuration. CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Tesla Model S gets 752 miles of range with ONE’s new energy-dense battery pack
Nikola finally gives up on $2 billion patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla over semi truck design
Nikola has officially given up on its $2 billion patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla over the design of the Tesla Semi electric truck. As we previously reported, Nikola alleged that Tesla’s electric truck design infringes on its existing design patents for an old truck prototype it unveiled in 2016. Specifically, a series of three design… Continue reading Nikola finally gives up on $2 billion patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla over semi truck design
Geely-owned Zeekr brand sets its sights on North America
You know Geely as the Chinese money behind Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus – but they’re a lot bigger than that. Geely has its own brand, is backing an electric Smart revival, and recently invested billions in Mercedes’ parent company, Daimler, to become a top shareholder. Geely means business, in other words, and the CEO of… Continue reading Geely-owned Zeekr brand sets its sights on North America
Tesla (TSLA) becomes best-selling brand in Norway as the country hits new electric vehicle records
Tesla has become the best-selling brand in Norway for the whole year of 2021 despite having only two models available on the market, which helped the country hit again new electric vehicle records. Norway has been the leading market for electric vehicles in terms of adoption per capita. As many markets are introducing plans to… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) becomes best-selling brand in Norway as the country hits new electric vehicle records