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
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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
Tesla is expected to be first to use LG’s new NCMA nickel-based battery cells
Tesla is expected to become the first automaker to use LG Energy Solution’s new NCMA battery cells, which have a 90% nickel composition. Over the last few years, Tesla has been adopting more new chemistries in its battery cells for its electric vehicles, especially with new vehicles being produced at Gigafactory Shanghai. By validating new… Continue reading Tesla is expected to be first to use LG’s new NCMA nickel-based battery cells
Elon Musk is still facing SEC acting as Twitter police over his Tesla (TSLA) tweets
New information is revealing that Elon Musk still has the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on his behind acting like Twitter police over his tweets about Tesla. Tesla, Elon Musk, and the SEC Musk and the SEC have had a few run-ins with each other, and it was rarely with a good outcome. Most famously, the… Continue reading Elon Musk is still facing SEC acting as Twitter police over his Tesla (TSLA) tweets
Tesla is using new AMD RDNA 2 GPU in new Model S/X, same as in Playstation 5
AMD has confirmed that Tesla is using its new RDNA 2 GPUs in the new backseat entertainment system in the new Model S and Model X vehicles. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S and Model X in January, one of the biggest new features was the addition of a screen for the backseat. The… Continue reading Tesla is using new AMD RDNA 2 GPU in new Model S/X, same as in Playstation 5
Tesla files trademark for restaurant services — going to grab a bite at a Tesla burger joint soon?
Tesla has filed a new trademark for its brand under restaurant services as the automaker is expected to expand amenities around its charging infrastructure, including actual restaurants. At face value, Tesla doesn’t seem to have much to do with the restaurant industry, but the automaker has actually been talking about going into the food industry… Continue reading Tesla files trademark for restaurant services — going to grab a bite at a Tesla burger joint soon?
Elon Musk explains why Tesla keeps increasing prices
Elon Musk has finally given an explanation as to why Tesla keeps increasing Model 3 and Model Y prices. The reason is simple: Costs are increasing. Since the beginning of the year, Tesla had notably adopted a strange pricing strategy that puzzled people following the automaker. While Tesla has been no stranger to frequent price… Continue reading Elon Musk explains why Tesla keeps increasing prices