Tesla is planning to get Gigafactory Shanghai out of its ‘closed loop’ system with workers sleeping at the factory by the end of the week. Like many other companies, Tesla had to shut down production at its Shanghai factory last month after local authorities imposed serious lockdowns on the population in an attempt to limit… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai is going out of ‘closed loop’ with workers sleeping at the plant this week
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Tesla files to use a new radar and everyone is confused
Tesla has filed to use a new radar in its electric vehicles, and everyone is confused since Elon Musk has made it clear that Tesla plans to achieve self-driving with camera-based vision only. After years of using a suite of sensors that included both cameras and a radar, Tesla announced a transition to its “Tesla… Continue reading Tesla files to use a new radar and everyone is confused
BYD says it is about to start supplying Tesla (TSLA) with battery cells
A BYD executive revealed that the Chinese company is about to start supplying Tesla with battery cells. In a new interview on a state-owned media channel in China this week, Lian Yubo, executive vice president and president of BYD’s automotive engineering research institute, was asked if he sees Tesla as competition. He responded (via cnevpost):… Continue reading BYD says it is about to start supplying Tesla (TSLA) with battery cells
Fisker says Ocean still coming in 2022, cites Magna delivering ‘out of this world’ product
During its 2022 annual stockholder meeting this morning, Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker shared several updates regarding the company and its progress in delivering its flagship Ocean SUV this fall. Despite supply chain constraints throughout the automotive industry, all skies look clear ahead according to Fisker, thanks in large part to a long-term agreement with contract… Continue reading Fisker says Ocean still coming in 2022, cites Magna delivering ‘out of this world’ product
Here’s what Tesla’s futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger could look like
Tesla’s futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger station is finally becoming a reality, and we get a look at what could look like thanks to renders based on the construction plans. This project has been in the work for a long time. In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla plans to open an “old school drive-in,… Continue reading Here’s what Tesla’s futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger could look like
Tesla Cybertruck with updated interior and windshield wiper goes on new outing
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype with an updated windshield wiper and new look inside has made a rare new appearance at an official event to launch the Tesla Megapack project at Moss Landing, California. Moss Landing is the site of several major energy storage projects including a giant 730 MWh Tesla Megapack project for PG&E –… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck with updated interior and windshield wiper goes on new outing
Tesla is aiming to improve service and make majority of appointments same-day repairs
Elon Musk says that Tesla is working on its service in North America and aiming for the majority of appointments to be same-day repairs. Tesla has been growing at an incredible pace over the last few years. Car deliveries grew 68% from 184,877 vehicles in Q1 2021 to 310,048 vehicles in Q1 2022 – the… Continue reading Tesla is aiming to improve service and make majority of appointments same-day repairs
2022 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Electrek is brought to you by Autonomy, the cheapest, fastest, easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3. If you have a credit card, you can reserve a Tesla now. Learn more and get $500 off for a limited time (See Terms). In 2022, Tesla continues to reign as the #1 name in EVs around the globe by… Continue reading 2022 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Tesla finally prepares to launch photos of referral program prize winners to space
Tesla is finally preparing to honor its referral program prize and launch photos of owners who won into space. Back in 2018, Tesla had a referral program to help sell vehicles where owners could share a referral code with new buyers who would receive Supercharging credits. In exchange, referrers would get prizes based on how… Continue reading Tesla finally prepares to launch photos of referral program prize winners to space
Elon Musk clarifies that Tesla layoffs are just for salaried employees, still hiring hourly workers
Elon Musk has clarified that Tesla laying off 10% of its workforce only applies to “salaried employees,” and that the automaker is still hiring hourly workers. Earlier today, we reported on Elon Musk telling Tesla executives in an email that they need to cut 10% of the workforce and pause hiring due to having a… Continue reading Elon Musk clarifies that Tesla layoffs are just for salaried employees, still hiring hourly workers