Tesla has taken delivery of the world’s biggest casting machine and it is installing it outside under a carport-like structure at Fremont factory. With the Model Y, Tesla has introduced some important underbody engineering and manufacturing improvements. CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla managed to turn what was originally 70 parts in Model 3’s rear… Continue reading Tesla is installing world’s biggest casting machine outside Fremont factory
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Tesla launches its own car wrap service
Tesla has launched its own car wrap service through delivery centers starting with 5 cities in China. Could it be introduced in other markets? Over the last few years, Tesla has reduced the number of color options on its vehicles in order to streamline production and facilitate repairs at service centers. It resulted in many… Continue reading Tesla launches its own car wrap service
Tesla’s wiper controls are ruled illegal in Germany after someone crashed while using them
Tesla’s wiper controls through its touchscreen have been ruled illegal in Germany after someone crashed their Model 3 while using them and fought a fine and driving ban through the court system. German courts are throwing a lot of sticks in Tesla’s wheel recently. Last month, Tesla Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claims were judged ‘misleading’… Continue reading Tesla’s wiper controls are ruled illegal in Germany after someone crashed while using them
Tesla is ‘highly likely’ to make smaller Cybertruck for Europe, says Elon Musk
While Tesla has scrapped plans to reduce the size of the Cybertruck, Elon Musk now says that the automaker is ‘highly likely’ to make a smaller version of the electric pickup for Europe. Smaller Tesla Cybertruck Not long after unveiling the Cybertruck prototype last year, Musk started talking about making the electric pickup smaller to… Continue reading Tesla is ‘highly likely’ to make smaller Cybertruck for Europe, says Elon Musk
Tesla is working on massive sale presence expansion with new markets
Tesla is working on a significant expansion of its retail and sale presence, including expansions in new markets, as it expects to achieve massive growth in the second half of the year. Just over a year ago, Elon Musk was talking about shutting down almost all of Tesla’s stores and moving to an online-only sale… Continue reading Tesla is working on massive sale presence expansion with new markets
Elon Musk: Tesla is seeing ‘strong’ demand through pandemic
CEO Elon Musk insists that Tesla is seeing “strong” demand throughout the whole pandemic and the CEO attributes this success to Tesla’s online orders. During Tesla’s last earnings call, Musk insisted that shareholders and analysts shouldn’t worry about demand despite the automotive industry as a whole seeing a major downturn amid the pandemic. The CEO… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is seeing ‘strong’ demand through pandemic
GM to add 2,700 EVgo chargers in 5 years, a bet on fast-charging while shopping
General Motors and EVgo announced today that they plan to add more than 2,700 new fast chargers at grocery stores, retail outlets, and entertainment centers in 40 metropolitan areas. The project, which will take five years to complete, is an effort to convince renters and condo dwellers that EVs are practical. The message is to… Continue reading GM to add 2,700 EVgo chargers in 5 years, a bet on fast-charging while shopping
Tesla releases Q2 2020 safety report: strong year-over-year improvement in Autopilot accidents
Tesla has released its Q2 2020 safety report showing a strong year-over-year improvement in Autopilot accidents, but a small regression quarter-over-quarter. Since 2018, Tesla has been trying to create a benchmark for its improvement in Autopilot safety by releasing a quarterly report that compares the number of miles per accident on Autopilot versus off Autopilot.… Continue reading Tesla releases Q2 2020 safety report: strong year-over-year improvement in Autopilot accidents
Tesla (TSLA) secures $780 million in bonds at cheaper levels than initially anticipated
Tesla (TSLA) managed to secure $780 million in bonds against its auto leases and got cheaper levels than initially anticipated, thanks to high investor demand. Even though Tesla ended the last quarter with a record cash position of $8.5 billion, the automaker is always looking for cheap ways to improve its financial position. Borrowing through… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) secures $780 million in bonds at cheaper levels than initially anticipated
Tesla Model 3 looks like rugged electric off-road machine with new kit
Tesla Model 3 can now become a rugged electric off-road machine with a new lift kit with off-road wheels and tires. After Tesla launched the Model X, we saw a surprising number of owners using their electric SUV off-road. It was pretty surprising considering its primarily considered a luxury vehicle starting at $80,000 For example, we… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 looks like rugged electric off-road machine with new kit