Tesla has indicated that it plans to invest almost $200 million to expand Gigafactory Shanghai and hire 4,000 more people. Gigafactory Shanghai has been an incredible success story for Tesla. The automaker achieved an annualized production capacity of 500,000 electric vehicles at Gigafactory Shanghai within two years of starting production at the new factory. It… Continue reading Tesla is investing almost $200 million to expand Gigafactory Shanghai and hire 4,000 people
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A Tesla Model S Plaid becomes first to hit 8-second quarter-mile
A Tesla Model S Plaid has become the first Tesla vehicle to hit an eight-second quarter-mile. By some definition, it’s also the first “production car” to achieve a quarter-mile time under nine full seconds. It depends on your definition of a “production car,” which varies in the drag racing community. Some believe that it’s a… Continue reading A Tesla Model S Plaid becomes first to hit 8-second quarter-mile
Tesla unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid
Tesla has unveiled the first new track-ready accessory kit for Model S Plaid: a $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit. The Model S Plaid has been on the market for half a year and it has already impressed many with its incredible performance. Aside from the $1 million limited-production Rimac Nevera, it’s the quickest production car… Continue reading Tesla unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid
Tesla increases prices globally as supply chain issues persist
Tesla has increased Model 3 and Model Y prices in several more international markets, including some critical ones like China and Canada. Pressure from supply chain problems is assumed to be responsible. Over the last year, Electrek has consistently covered price increases to Tesla’s lineup in the US, where the automaker has incrementally increased prices… Continue reading Tesla increases prices globally as supply chain issues persist
Tesla asks Full Self-Driving Beta drivers to accept being recorded in case of a crash or ‘safety risk’
Tesla is now asking owners getting into the Full Self-Driving Beta program to accept that Tesla can use footage from both inside and outside the car in case of a safety risk or accident. It’s the first time that Tesla will attach footage to specific individuals. For years now, Tesla has been using footage from… Continue reading Tesla asks Full Self-Driving Beta drivers to accept being recorded in case of a crash or ‘safety risk’
Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin
Some Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin, and IG Metall – one of Germany’s most powerful unions – is behind it. For years, United Auto Workers (UAW) tried to unionize Tesla’s Fremont factory, and the automaker fought against it, so much so that Tesla was recently found to have violated labor laws based… Continue reading Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin
Cadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype
GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform. The automaker says that the vehicle program is reaching final steps before production, and it released new video footage of the latest Lyriq prototype. The Cadillac Lyric is the first new EV coming from… Continue reading Cadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype
Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase
Tesla has filed for approval of the first phase of Gigafactory Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It reveals the budget and completion date for the first phase of the factory set to produce the Model Y. Tesla is simultaneously building two important new factories: Gigafactory Texas in Austin, and Gigafactory Berlin… Continue reading Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase
Fisker officially unveils Ocean SUV in three price tiers and lots of unique features
Los Angeles-based Automaker Fisker Inc. turned a new page in its history today with the official debut of its flagship EV, the Ocean SUV. The Ocean is an EV we have covered closely over the past two years leading up to its unveiling at the LA Auto Show this morning. Following a presentation by founder… Continue reading Fisker officially unveils Ocean SUV in three price tiers and lots of unique features
Tesla (TSLA) secures new 197 MWh Megapack order to go on its Autobidder AI platform
Tesla (TSLA) has secured a new Megapack order for 197 MWh of capacity to deploy in the UK and use its Autobidder AI platform. Megapack has quickly emerged as the leading battery system for large utility-scale energy storage systems. It helped Tesla’s energy division accelerate storage deployment and the company has now built an impressive… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) secures new 197 MWh Megapack order to go on its Autobidder AI platform