Tesla has increased Model 3 and Model Y prices in several more international markets, including some critical ones like China and Canada. Pressure from supply chain problems is assumed to be responsible. Over the last year, Electrek has consistently covered price increases to Tesla’s lineup in the US, where the automaker has incrementally increased prices… Continue reading Tesla increases prices globally as supply chain issues persist
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Tesla asks Full Self-Driving Beta drivers to accept being recorded in case of a crash or ‘safety risk’
Tesla is now asking owners getting into the Full Self-Driving Beta program to accept that Tesla can use footage from both inside and outside the car in case of a safety risk or accident. It’s the first time that Tesla will attach footage to specific individuals. For years now, Tesla has been using footage from… Continue reading Tesla asks Full Self-Driving Beta drivers to accept being recorded in case of a crash or ‘safety risk’
Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin
Some Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin, and IG Metall – one of Germany’s most powerful unions – is behind it. For years, United Auto Workers (UAW) tried to unionize Tesla’s Fremont factory, and the automaker fought against it, so much so that Tesla was recently found to have violated labor laws based… Continue reading Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin
Cadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype
GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform. The automaker says that the vehicle program is reaching final steps before production, and it released new video footage of the latest Lyriq prototype. The Cadillac Lyric is the first new EV coming from… Continue reading Cadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype
Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase
Tesla has filed for approval of the first phase of Gigafactory Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It reveals the budget and completion date for the first phase of the factory set to produce the Model Y. Tesla is simultaneously building two important new factories: Gigafactory Texas in Austin, and Gigafactory Berlin… Continue reading Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase
Fisker officially unveils Ocean SUV in three price tiers and lots of unique features
Los Angeles-based Automaker Fisker Inc. turned a new page in its history today with the official debut of its flagship EV, the Ocean SUV. The Ocean is an EV we have covered closely over the past two years leading up to its unveiling at the LA Auto Show this morning. Following a presentation by founder… Continue reading Fisker officially unveils Ocean SUV in three price tiers and lots of unique features
Tesla (TSLA) secures new 197 MWh Megapack order to go on its Autobidder AI platform
Tesla (TSLA) has secured a new Megapack order for 197 MWh of capacity to deploy in the UK and use its Autobidder AI platform. Megapack has quickly emerged as the leading battery system for large utility-scale energy storage systems. It helped Tesla’s energy division accelerate storage deployment and the company has now built an impressive… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) secures new 197 MWh Megapack order to go on its Autobidder AI platform
Faraday Future delays SEC filings amid internal review of short seller allegations
EV startup Faraday Future recently notified the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is unable to file multiple reports pertaining to the third fiscal quarter of 2021. Faraday Future states the reason for the delay is due to a special committee performing an independent internal review into allegations made by a noted “short seller” in… Continue reading Faraday Future delays SEC filings amid internal review of short seller allegations
Tesla (TSLA) maintains $1 trillion market cap despite Musk selling more shares, Rivian reaches $145B
Tesla (TSLA) has managed to maintain its $1 trillion market cap despite CEO Elon Musk continuing to sell shares. EV stocks are doing great, with Rivian also up – now worth north of $145 billion. Tesla shareholders are used to a wild ride, but things have been especially wild over the last two weeks since… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) maintains $1 trillion market cap despite Musk selling more shares, Rivian reaches $145B
Tesla Semi gets out for a quick charge at Megacharger amid important visit
Tesla took out a Tesla Semi truck to charge at its Megacharger station at Gigafactory Nevada as the company received an important visit. Things are starting to move on the Tesla Semi front. When unveiling the electric semi-truck back in 2017, Tesla said that deliveries would start in 2019. Clearly, the program has been delayed… Continue reading Tesla Semi gets out for a quick charge at Megacharger amid important visit