Tesla is currently integrating Autopilot usage and more driving habits into its insurance program to deliver more accurate pricing. According to some new reverse engineering of the Tesla mobile app, you will now be able to see your live “safety rating” score in the app. In 2019, Tesla launched its own insurance program, starting with availability… Continue reading Tesla is working on driver ‘safety rating’ based on driving behaviors and Autopilot use to affect insurance cost
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Elon Musk announces Tesla is canceling Model S Plaid+, don’t really need more than 400-mile range
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla is canceling the new Model S Plaid+ as he believes that the new Plaid version is “just so good”. But what about the 520 miles of range? When Tesla first unveiled the new Model S in January, the company introduced a new Model S Plaid+, which replaced the previous… Continue reading Elon Musk announces Tesla is canceling Model S Plaid+, don’t really need more than 400-mile range
Tesla officially applies to build battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla has officially applied to manufacture battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin. It’s expected to be among the first locations to produce Tesla’s new 4680 cell. At its “Battery Day” earlier this year, Tesla unveiled its own battery cell, the Tesla 4680, and explained its plan to produce its own battery cells for the first time. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla officially applies to build battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla gives over $3 million to Canadian researchers to develop cheaper, longer-lasting battery cells
Tesla has donated over $3 million to a Canadian battery research team that it has been working with to develop cheaper, longer-lasting battery cells for its electric vehicles. Tesla Advanced Battery Research For the past five years, Tesla has been working with a battery research group in Canada, also known as Jeff Dahn’s research team,… Continue reading Tesla gives over $3 million to Canadian researchers to develop cheaper, longer-lasting battery cells
Tesla (TSLA) crashes after insider report that new orders in China are free-falling
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) crashed in mid-afternoon after a report came out claiming that an inside source confirmed new orders are free-falling in China, an important market for Tesla. The reported in question came out of The Information, and it is behind a paywall. Based on an unnamed source, the publication claimed that Tesla’s net new… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) crashes after insider report that new orders in China are free-falling
Tesla recalls over 5,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over seat belt issues
Tesla has to issue two separate recalls on over 5,000 Model 3 (2018-2020) and Model Y (2019-2021) vehicles due to two separate seat belt problems. In the first recall notice posted to NHTSA’s website this week, Tesla disclosed a potential problem with 5,530 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that could have improperly attached seat… Continue reading Tesla recalls over 5,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over seat belt issues
Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new quarter-mile world record in 9.2 seconds
The new Tesla Model S Plaid has reportedly achieved a new quarter-mile world record with a 9.2-second run, according to Jay Leno, who was at the racetrack for the record attempt. After several months of delays, Tesla is apparently finally going to start deliveries of the new and updated Model S next week, including the… Continue reading Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new quarter-mile world record in 9.2 seconds
Tesla uses its new social platform to try to help Delaware open up to electric cars
Tesla is using its new social platform, “Engage Tesla,” to help influence Delaware to support electric vehicles and direct car sales. Earlier this year, we reported that the automaker killed its forum and launched a new platform called “Engage Tesla” to serve as a “home base” for owners’ clubs and Tesla’s policy team. Now, we… Continue reading Tesla uses its new social platform to try to help Delaware open up to electric cars
Elon Musk compares chip shortage to toilet paper in the pandemic, admits it’s affecting Tesla
Elon Musk commented on the current global microchip, comparing it to the toilet paper shortage in the early pandemic, and admitted that it is a significant challenge for Tesla. The pandemic has resulted in an increase in demand for many electronics and computers that the supply chain couldn’t handle, especially the semiconductor industry. This microchip… Continue reading Elon Musk compares chip shortage to toilet paper in the pandemic, admits it’s affecting Tesla
Tesla aims to secure $1 billion a year in battery minerals from Australia
Tesla has confirmed through its chairwoman that the automaker is aiming to secure $1 billion a year in battery minerals, especially lithium and nickel, from Australia. Robyn Denholm, Tesla’s chairwoman who also happens to be Australia, was attending a Minerals Council of Australia event today and commented on the automaker’s effort to secure resources in… Continue reading Tesla aims to secure $1 billion a year in battery minerals from Australia