Tesla has secured another order of Tesla Semi trucks, its upcoming electric class 8 semi trucks. Karat Packaging announced in a press release that it ordered 10 Tesla Semi trucks. The Tesla Semi has been delayed several times, but it now appears to be close to production, and the automaker is still accumulating orders. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla secures another order of electric semi trucks
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Tesla is rumored to be behind giant deal to bring LFP battery cell production to the US
Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech confirmed that it entered into a very important deal to supply LFP battery cells to an unnamed “large US automaker” and partner with that automaker to deploy US production of LFP battery cells. Tesla is rumored to be that unnamed automaker. Currently, there is no US production of iron… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be behind giant deal to bring LFP battery cell production to the US
Tesla releases big holiday update with TikTok app, UI changes, and more
Tesla has started to release its big ‘holiday’ software update with TikTok integration in Tesla Theater, several UI changes, and more. While Tesla generally pushes new features through software updates whenever it is ready, it is also known for bundling some of those more fun features for a bigger ‘holiday update’ toward the end of… Continue reading Tesla releases big holiday update with TikTok app, UI changes, and more
Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Berlin, but production approval still uncertain
Several Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted at Gigafactory Berlin. Production has been expected to start any day, but official environmental approval is still uncertain. 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 located… Continue reading Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Berlin, but production approval still uncertain
Tesla says it has put 2017 battery packs in brand new 2021 cars in strange warning
Tesla has been adding a strange new warning about putting battery packs as old as 2017 in brand new 2021 Model 3 vehicles for sale. With just a few weeks before the end of the year, Tesla is in the middle of a delivery wave to get the inventory as low as possible. CEO Elon… Continue reading Tesla says it has put 2017 battery packs in brand new 2021 cars in strange warning
Tesla removes new Roadster pricing, appears to have sold out $250,000 Founders series
Tesla has removed pricing information for the new Roadster and stopped taking reservations for the $250,000 Founders Series version. The new Roadster might end up being Tesla’s most delayed vehicle ever. When first unveiling the next-generation Tesla Roadster in 2017, CEO Elon Musk said that it will come to market in 2020. Tesla started taking reservations… Continue reading Tesla removes new Roadster pricing, appears to have sold out $250,000 Founders series
Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.7) with improved phantom braking and efficiency
Tesla has started to release a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.7) that improves the situation with “phantom braking” and even helps the FSD beta be more energy efficient. For more than a year now, Tesla has been slowly rolling out what it is calling “Full Self-Driving Beta” (FSD Beta), which is an early… Continue reading Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.7) with improved phantom braking and efficiency
Tesla offers free Supercharging in off-peak hours for holidays to help curb traffic
Tesla announced that is going to offer free Supercharging during off-peak hours for the holidays in order to help curb traffic at charging stations. The holidays have been tough stress tests for Tesla’s Supercharger network, and it has not always passed with flying colors. Especially in California, one of Tesla’s biggest markets per capita and… Continue reading Tesla offers free Supercharging in off-peak hours for holidays to help curb traffic
GM announces first deliveries of GMC Hummer EV pickup truck
GM announced today that it produced the first GMC Hummer EV pickup trucks for customers’ deliveries, which can now begin. It’s the second electric pickup truck to hit the market. In October of last year, GM officially launched its GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric “supertruck” with up to 350 miles of range and a starting price… Continue reading GM announces first deliveries of GMC Hummer EV pickup truck
FedEx takes delivery of first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop
FedEx confirmed today that it has taken delivery of the first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop division. The first 5 EVs of the 500 that the logistic giant ordered. BrightDrop was launched earlier this year as a new electric delivery and logistic unit of GM. The new division launched by announcing that FedEx has… Continue reading FedEx takes delivery of first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop