A Tesla Model S owner in Finland decided to blow up his electric car with dynamite after it needed a battery replacement, which Tesla said was going to cost $22,000. There’s not a lot of information about how much an electric car, or especially Tesla vehicle, battery replacement costs. It’s a hard question to answer… Continue reading Tesla owner blows up his Model S with dynamite over $22,000 battery replacement
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Tesla applies to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors
Tesla has applied to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors, which would be a first in the US. The move comes as Tesla is planning to open its Supercharger network to other automakers. The Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP) is a program that uses the settlement from the Dieselgate scandal to fund… Continue reading Tesla applies to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors
Tesla (TSLA) secures graphite anode material for battery production in rare new offtake deal
Tesla (TSLA) has secured new “Active Anode Material” from graphite for battery production in a rare new offtake agreement deal with Syrah Resources Limited. Australia’s Syrah Resources Limited operates a graphite mine in Balama, Mozambique. The mine supplies an upcoming natural graphite Active Anode Material (AAM) production facility based in Vidalia, Louisiana. Syrah is currently ramping… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) secures graphite anode material for battery production in rare new offtake deal
Tesla (TSLA) rises back to over $1 trillion valuation; Elon Musk says he’s still selling shares
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has surged 7% today to rise back to over $1 trillion in market valuation. The reason behind the surge appeared to be Elon Musk saying that he is done selling the stock, but the CEO actually corrected his statement. Ever since Musk announced that he will sell 10% of his stake in… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) rises back to over $1 trillion valuation; Elon Musk says he’s still selling shares
NHTSA launches official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on onboard computer
The NHTSA confirmed that it has now launched an official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on its vehicles’ onboard computers. Other than common sense and/or fear of getting caught, there’s nothing stopping anyone from using their phones, including playing video games on them, while driving. You can get hefty fines for getting caught… Continue reading NHTSA launches official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on onboard computer
Tesla has submitted final documents for Gigafactory Berlin production approval
Tesla and others have now submitted all documents needed for the environmental approval that would allow Gigafactory Berlin to start production. 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 located near Berlin in Brandenburg. Most recently,… Continue reading Tesla has submitted final documents for Gigafactory Berlin production approval
Tesla Model Y achieves highest possible IIHS safety rating
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the main independent organization that conducts crash tests on vehicles in the US, released the result of its latest tests on the Tesla Model Y and confirmed that it achieved the highest possible safety rating. Tesla and safety While Tesla is known for being a technology-forward automaker and emphasizing the… Continue reading Tesla Model Y achieves highest possible IIHS safety rating
Tesla secures another order of electric semi trucks
Tesla has secured another order of Tesla Semi trucks, its upcoming electric class 8 semi trucks. Karat Packaging announced in a press release that it ordered 10 Tesla Semi trucks. The Tesla Semi has been delayed several times, but it now appears to be close to production, and the automaker is still accumulating orders. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla secures another order of electric semi trucks
Tesla is rumored to be behind giant deal to bring LFP battery cell production to the US
Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech confirmed that it entered into a very important deal to supply LFP battery cells to an unnamed “large US automaker” and partner with that automaker to deploy US production of LFP battery cells. Tesla is rumored to be that unnamed automaker. Currently, there is no US production of iron… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to be behind giant deal to bring LFP battery cell production to the US
Tesla releases big holiday update with TikTok app, UI changes, and more
Tesla has started to release its big ‘holiday’ software update with TikTok integration in Tesla Theater, several UI changes, and more. While Tesla generally pushes new features through software updates whenever it is ready, it is also known for bundling some of those more fun features for a bigger ‘holiday update’ toward the end of… Continue reading Tesla releases big holiday update with TikTok app, UI changes, and more