Tesla has officially secured approval to produce and sell a new Model 3 with cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries in China. Early on, Tesla adopted its own version of the energy-dense NCA battery cell for its electric vehicles, which went against most of the industry who uses NCM cells. There have been reports stating that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla secures approval for new Model 3 with cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries
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Tesla hacker unlocks Performance upgrade and acceleration boost at a discount
It was bound to happen at some point and it finally did. A company hacked Tesla’s software and it is now offering some of its performance upgrades at a discount. For a few years now, Tesla started selling vehicles with upgradable software-locked capabilities, like 75 kWh battery pack software-locked at 60 kWh or higher power… Continue reading Tesla hacker unlocks Performance upgrade and acceleration boost at a discount
Four Tesla workers at main factory Model S/X line test positive for COVID-19
A Tesla employee with knowledge of the situation told Electrek that four workers on the company’s main Model S/X assembly line tested positive for coronavirus today. The affected employees, who have the title of production associates, worked on the same part of the assembly line. This news follows a Washington Post article earlier today that… Continue reading Four Tesla workers at main factory Model S/X line test positive for COVID-19
Tesla launches new car-sharing feature to simplify access
Tesla has launched a new feature that simplifies sharing your car with other people – another step toward its self-driving car-sharing network. With Model 3, Tesla focused on designing around self-driving and car-sharing/ride-sharing capability. Things like the center display, the cabin-facing camera, and using your phone as a key were meant to facilitate launching such… Continue reading Tesla launches new car-sharing feature to simplify access
Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
Tesla added new Model Y orders to its referral program — a surprising move so early in deliveries — and it could be indicating weak demand. Early on, Tesla put in place a referral program that rewarded existing owners for referring new buyers. Last year, Tesla ended its original referral program, citing concerns with the… Continue reading Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
Tesla UK factory rumor gains some traction as Elon Musk gets involved
The rumor that Tesla is looking for a location for a factory in the UK is gaining traction as there are now local reports that Musk went to visit the UK last weekend. Last week, we reported on local reports in the UK that Tesla was working with the government to look for a site… Continue reading Tesla UK factory rumor gains some traction as Elon Musk gets involved
Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp up problem in leaked email
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is facing some Model Y production issues in a new leaked email to employees. Due to the pandemic, Tesla had to shut down its Fremont factory at a really bad time – just as they were starting to ramp up Model Y production. They started back up last month,… Continue reading Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp up problem in leaked email
Tesla quietly acquired automated manufacturing firm to design factories
Tesla has quietly made a previously unreported acquisition of a firm specialized in automated manufacturing to support the design of new factories. Back in late 2017, Tesla announced that it was acquiring manufacturing firm Perbix, but the Minnesota-based firm wasn’t the only manufacturing firm Tesla was acquiring at the time. At the same time, Electrek… Continue reading Tesla quietly acquired automated manufacturing firm to design factories
Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory
A rumor is circulating about Tesla and the British government working together on finding a location for a factory in England. Tesla is currently undergoing a massive expansion in Europe with its first full-fledged factory near Berlin and a new design and research center in the German capital. After announcing that Tesla’s first factory in… Continue reading Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory
Elon Musk: Tesla is speeding up production and installations of Supercharger V3
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla’s slower deployment of Supercharger V3 was due to production, but it is now ramping up. Musk said that he wants the Supercharger network to cover “95% to 100% of the population in all active markets”. They had the goal to have 18,000 Superchargers around the world by the end of 2018. Unfortunately, Tesla… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is speeding up production and installations of Supercharger V3