A Tesla Model S Plaid that has been hacked to remove software limitations has reached a top speed of over 200 mph (and then some) for the very first time, delivering on Tesla’s promise. When Tesla first announced the Model S Plaid, its new top-performance flagship electric vehicle, the automaker promised a top speed of… Continue reading Tesla Model S Plaid breaks 200 mph top speed for the first time
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Tesla uses its electric semi truck to deliver Superchargers to Laguna Seca racetrack
One of the rare Tesla Semi electric trucks came out of hiding this week to deliver pre-assembled Superchargers to the Laguna Seca racetrack in California. With the Tesla Semi program being delayed by 3 years at this point, the automaker rarely publicly uses the electric semi-truck. The company only produced a handful of them at… Continue reading Tesla uses its electric semi truck to deliver Superchargers to Laguna Seca racetrack
The most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2022
In 2022, electric vehicle sales continue to boom. Nearly all legacy automakers have set end dates for manufacturing new combustion vehicles and have begun introducing all-electric options into their fleets more and more. This year alone, the world will see over twenty new electric vehicle models ranging from most expensive, to rather affordable. Below is… Continue reading The most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2022
Tesla ramps up Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adds new Model Y version
Tesla has managed to ramp up production at Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adding production of the Model Y Long Range on top of the Standard Range version. The automaker is being secretive about data on its production ramp at Gigafactory Texas. It is one of Tesla’s most important projects, as it… Continue reading Tesla ramps up Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adds new Model Y version
Tesla 4680 cell: Samsung is building a pilot production line to build the new battery
Samsung SDI is reportedly setting up a new pilot production line to build 4680 battery cells for Tesla. It will be the third manufacturer to try to secure a volume contract to supply Tesla with the new battery cell format. Korea’s TheElec reports that the Korean manufacturing giant is preparing the new battery cell production… Continue reading Tesla 4680 cell: Samsung is building a pilot production line to build the new battery
Tesla lets go of hundreds of Autopilot data labelers as it closes San Mateo office
Tesla has laid off about 200 people working at its San Mateo offices as it closes the location. Most of the employees were working as Autopilot data labelers – a critical project for Tesla to achieve self-driving capability. LinkedIn is flooding with posts from now former Tesla employees working at its San Mateo office after… Continue reading Tesla lets go of hundreds of Autopilot data labelers as it closes San Mateo office
VW CEO believes Tesla will be weakened by ramping up 3 Gigafactories simultaneously
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess said he believes that Tesla’s decision to ramp up 3 Gigafactories simultaneously will weaken the automaker and help VW catch up in the race to dominate the EV space. Tesla and the Volkswagen Group are widely recognized as the leaders in electrification, especially in their respective home markets of the United… Continue reading VW CEO believes Tesla will be weakened by ramping up 3 Gigafactories simultaneously
15,000 Tesla vehicles are already in the hands of Uber drivers through Hertz deal
Uber announced that 15,000 Tesla vehicles are already in the hands of its drivers in more than 30 US cities through its deal with Hertz to expand access to electric vehicles. Last year, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles… Continue reading 15,000 Tesla vehicles are already in the hands of Uber drivers through Hertz deal
Tesla pauses some Berlin-built Model Y deliveries over electric motor issue
Tesla had to pause deliveries of some Model Y vehicles built at Gigafactory Berlin, and the buyers are being told that there’s a problem with the electric motor. The production ramps at Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas are undoubtedly Tesla’s most important projects at the moment. Until the automaker can ramp up to volume production… Continue reading Tesla pauses some Berlin-built Model Y deliveries over electric motor issue
GMC Hummer EV will get new ‘Extract Mode,’ delivering 16 inches of ground clearance
Following initial deliveries of the GMC Edition 1 Hummer EV, current and future drivers will soon be able to experience “Extract Mode” – an upcoming adaptive air suspension feature that can lift the vehicle higher than several competitors in both the combustion and electric truck markets. Check out the video footage below. The GMC Hummer EV is… Continue reading GMC Hummer EV will get new ‘Extract Mode,’ delivering 16 inches of ground clearance