New Tesla Solar Roof tiles in a different color have been spotted at the automaker’s test facility near Fremont factory in California. When Tesla first unveiled its Solar Roof tiles in 2016, the product wasn’t fully formed yet, but the company had several different designs. Tesla has had issues bringing the product to volume production… Continue reading New Tesla Solar Roof tiles spotted at test facility
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Tesla is rumored to be behind massive land deal in China
Tesla is rumored to be behind a massive new land deal to secure over 100 acres next to its Gigafactory Shanghai in China. Gigafactory Shanghai has been expanding so fast that Tesla is running out of space to physically grow at the location in the Shanghai free-trade zone. After quickly managing to build the first… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be behind massive land deal in China
Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio cooperating on swappable batteries for electric motorbikes
Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio have inked a deal to work together on developing swappable batteries for light electric vehicles such as electric motorcycles and scooters. The four electric motorbike manufacturers have announced the establishment of a new consortium to oversee the swappable battery development program. According to a statement announcing the agreement: “The founding… Continue reading Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio cooperating on swappable batteries for electric motorbikes
Tesla to launch Full Self-Driving subscription within 4 months
Elon Musk says that Tesla will launch its subscription service for its Full Self-Driving package within the next three to four months. Get ready for a high monthly premium, though. Last year, we reported on indications that Tesla is working on a pay-as-you-go subscription for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. Later, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla to launch Full Self-Driving subscription within 4 months
Fisker gives up on solid-state batteries after announcing ‘breakthrough’ with ‘500 miles range & 1-min charging’
Fisker says that it has given up on solid-state batteries after having announced a “breakthrough” that was supposed to enable “500 miles of range and 1-minute charging” in its electric cars. After relaunching his electric vehicle startup, Henrik Fisker started making a lot of very ambitious claims about the capabilities of the new company’s future… Continue reading Fisker gives up on solid-state batteries after announcing ‘breakthrough’ with ‘500 miles range & 1-min charging’
Tesla denies report that it is going back into the battery swap, takes jab at NIO in the process
Tesla was rumored to be going back into the battery swap business, this time in China, but the automaker is now denying the report and took a jab at NIO in the process. In 2014, Tesla demonstrated the ability to quickly and automatically swap battery packs in Model S and Model X vehicles. The technology… Continue reading Tesla denies report that it is going back into the battery swap, takes jab at NIO in the process
Tesla’s controversial ‘yoke’ steering wheel spotted in the wild for the first time
Tesla’s controversial ‘yoke’ steering wheel in the new and updated Model S has spotted in the wild for the first time. Last month, Tesla officially unveiled the new Model S and Model X refresh. The unveiling of the new vehicle was somewhat strangely on the sidelines of the release of its Q4 and full-year 2020 earnings.… Continue reading Tesla’s controversial ‘yoke’ steering wheel spotted in the wild for the first time
Elon Musk says Tesla is shifting more electric cars to LFP batteries over nickel supply concerns
Elon Musk is indicating that Tesla could be shifting more electric cars to LFP battery cells over some concerns about long-term availability of nickel supply. Last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned that he believes the energy density of iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have improved enough that it now makes sense to use the cheaper… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla is shifting more electric cars to LFP batteries over nickel supply concerns
Elon Musk confirms ‘high demand’ for new Tesla Model S/X, will increase production
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla has received “high demand” for the new refreshed Model S and Model X. The CEO says that the automaker will increase production with a second shift in order to meet demand, in a new email to employees obtained by Electrek. Earlier today, we shared a report stating that Tesla has… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms ‘high demand’ for new Tesla Model S/X, will increase production
Tesla shuts down Model 3 production line for 2 weeks amid chip shortage
Tesla is shutting down a Model 3 production line at Fremont factory for 2 weeks amid an industry-wide microchip shortage. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Tesla has informed employees from a Model 3 production line at Fremont factory that their line is being shut down until March 7: “Workers on a Model 3… Continue reading Tesla shuts down Model 3 production line for 2 weeks amid chip shortage