The new Tesla Model S is getting its first third-party yoke steering wheel replacement, but there are caveats – starting with the price. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S with the “yoke” butterfly steering wheel, it was controversial. Some were worried about the actual shape of the wheel being problematic, while others were concerned… Continue reading Tesla Model S gets its first yoke steering wheel replacement, but there are caveats
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Tesla is releasing a product roadmap update on Jan 26 with Cybertruck and more
Tesla announced that it will release its 2021 Q4 earnings report on January 26, and Elon Musk confirmed that he will come back to the call and give a Tesla product roadmap update. The automaker confirmed the date of its next earnings report in a press release today: AUSTIN, Texas, January 12, 2022 – Tesla… Continue reading Tesla is releasing a product roadmap update on Jan 26 with Cybertruck and more
Tesla takes delivery of yet another giant casting machine at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla is taking delivery of yet another giant casting machine, known as Giga Press, at Gigafactory Texas as the automaker moves to produce entire car bodies in just a few pieces. Over the last few years, Tesla has been heavily investing in casting and alloy technology to enable larger casted parts that have the capability… Continue reading Tesla takes delivery of yet another giant casting machine at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla unveils updated Model S with new headlights, taillights, and CCS charge ports
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
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