CATL, the leading battery manufacturer in China, has shared new plans to create a $5 billion facility to recycle used batteries for their earth materials such as cobalt and lithium. The facility will be erected as a joint venture at a time when EVs are becoming more and more in demand globally. Contemporary Amperex Technology… Continue reading Tesla supplier CATL announces $5 billion battery recycling facility
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Tesla’s CCS adapter is finally coming
Tesla owners outside of Europe should finally be able to use public CCS fast-charging stations, as the automaker CCS to Tesla proprietary plug adapter is finally coming. With the launch of the Model 3 and its Supercharger V3 in Europe, Tesla switched its main charging standard to CCS. The automaker ended up launching a CCS adapter… Continue reading Tesla’s CCS adapter is finally coming
Elon Musk: Tesla Cyberquad will be the safest ATV
Elon Musk commented on the Tesla Cyberquad for the first time since he unveiled the electric ATV with the Cybertruck in 2019. The CEO said that it will be the safest ATV in the world. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, CEO Elon Musk had a little “one more thing” moment on stage when… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Cyberquad will be the safest ATV
Tesla expands solar roof installations to anywhere in the US
Tesla has decided to expand the market for solar roof tile installations to anywhere in the US. The move comes as Tesla aims to greatly accelerate solar roof installations. Until recently, Tesla solar roof installations were limited to some approved markets in the US within a relatively short distance of Tesla Energy warehouses. It has… Continue reading Tesla expands solar roof installations to anywhere in the US
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, cheapest car is now $42,000
Tesla has implemented a price increase across its entire Model 3 and Model Y lineup in an overnight update to its online configurator in the US. During the first half of 2021, Tesla went on a spree of price increases across its electric vehicle lineup. The automaker literally wouldn’t go two weeks with increasing the… Continue reading Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, cheapest car is now $42,000
Tesla claims Rivian is stealing ‘trade secrets’ about its ‘next-gen battery’ in expanding lawsuit
Tesla, which is already suing Rivian and former employees hired by the electric pickup truck startup, is expanding its lawsuit against the company. It now claims that Rivian is stealing its “trade secrets” about battery technology. Rivian has been one if not the most serious electric vehicle startup since Tesla, and part of why the… Continue reading Tesla claims Rivian is stealing ‘trade secrets’ about its ‘next-gen battery’ in expanding lawsuit
Tesla (TSLA) announces Q3 2021 deliveries: a new record of 241,300 electric cars
Today, Tesla (TSLA) released its Q3 2021 delivery and production numbers – confirming it achieved again new records. The automaker managed to deliver 241,300 electric vehicles during the last quarter. Earlier this month, we reported on CEO Elon Musk telling employees in a company-wide call that “‘this is the craziest month of deliveries Tesla (TSLA)… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) announces Q3 2021 deliveries: a new record of 241,300 electric cars
Android Auto now works in Tesla vehicles through the browser
A developer managed to get Android Auto working in Tesla vehicles through the web browser and an app on Google Play. One of the most requested features by Tesla owners is enabling phone mirroring apps like Android Auto and Apple Carplay. At one point, CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla was working on phone projection… Continue reading Android Auto now works in Tesla vehicles through the browser
Tesla (TSLA) breaks ground on new ‘Megafactory’ to produce Megapack batteries
Tesla announced that it has broken ground on a new facility called ‘Megafactory’ in Lathrop, California. It will be used to produce Megapacks, Tesla’s biggest batteries for stationary energy storage. As of now, Tesla exclusively produces its battery packs for its energy division, Powerwall, Powerpacks, and Megapacks, at Gigafactory Nevada. But now it looks like… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) breaks ground on new ‘Megafactory’ to produce Megapack batteries
Tesla ends its referral program for everything except solar roof
Tesla has now officially ended its referral program for its vehicles and everything else except its solar roof. We expect a new version of the program to launch in the near future. Tesla Referral Program For years, Tesla relied on its referral program to boost demand. The automaker doesn’t like to spend on marketing or… Continue reading Tesla ends its referral program for everything except solar roof