Electrek obtained the first picture of Tesla’s new structural battery pack with a honeycomb architecture that will power its future electric vehicles. Tesla structural battery pack At its Battery Day event last year, Tesla not only unveiled its new 4680 battery cell but also a new battery architecture built around the new cell. Inspired by… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new structural battery pack that will power its future electric cars
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Tesla sues media over article that claimed quality issues and poor working conditions in China
Tesla is suing a Chinese media group over an article that described Tesla having serious quality issues and poor working conditions at Gigafactory Shanghai. The article Pingwest, a Chinese publication that describes itself as “the story of China’s tech evolution, beyond the headlines,” published a damning article on Tesla last month titled “Giga-Sweatshop Meets Corporate… Continue reading Tesla sues media over article that claimed quality issues and poor working conditions in China
Tesla gets a new head of its Advanced Battery Research in Canada, renews contract
Tesla now has a new head with its Advanced Battery Research group in Canada and renewed the contract with the organization, which has been producing a lot of battery technology for the automaker. Tesla Advanced Battery Research For the past five years, Tesla has been working with a battery research group in Canada, also known… Continue reading Tesla gets a new head of its Advanced Battery Research in Canada, renews contract
Tesla unveils new Model Y third row with pictures, and it’s crazy small
Tesla has unveiled the first images of the new Model Y third row for the 7-seat option, and it’s unsurprisingly crazy small. Tesla Model Y 7-seat Third Row Option Earlier this week, we reported on Tesla opening orders for the Model Y Standard Range RWD and 7-seat third-row option. Tesla had promised a 7-seat version… Continue reading Tesla unveils new Model Y third row with pictures, and it’s crazy small
GM to produce Honda and Acura electric vehicles in Mexico and Tennessee in 2023-24
GM is set to produce a Honda-branded electric vehicle and an Acura-branded electric crossover in Mexico and Tennessee starting in 2023. GM and Honda GM and Honda have an ongoing relationship around electrification. This includes work on the Cruise Origin, an electric, self-driving vehicle, which was revealed in San Francisco earlier this year. Honda also joined… Continue reading GM to produce Honda and Acura electric vehicles in Mexico and Tennessee in 2023-24
Tesla sells out first quarter of Model Y electric SUV in China in just a few days
Tesla sold out the first quarter of Model Y electric SUVs in China after just a few days of taking orders, according to an update to its website. Tesla Model Y in China As we previously reported, Tesla is using a new vehicle introduction strategy for Model Y. Unlike previous vehicle programs, which were launched… Continue reading Tesla sells out first quarter of Model Y electric SUV in China in just a few days
Tesla is rumored to take over large industrial building near Seattle
Tesla is rumored to be behind a new large industrial building currently being completed near Seattle, Washington. Tesla is going near Seattle? Denver-based Black Creek Group is currently building a new industrial and logistics center in Lakewood, which is located about 40 minutes south of Seattle. It consists of two large buildings: a 470,000 square-foot… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to take over large industrial building near Seattle
Tesla unveils new map of upcoming Supercharger stations, adds stations, and updates timelines
Tesla has released a new map of its upcoming Supercharger stations, adding many new planned stations to the network, removing others, and updating timelines in the process. Tesla Supercharger network The Supercharger network is one of Tesla’s two charging networks along with the “Destination network.” While the Destination network focuses on providing charging solutions at… Continue reading Tesla unveils new map of upcoming Supercharger stations, adds stations, and updates timelines
Tesla (TSLA) announces a new battery cell deal with Panasonic
Tesla (TSLA) has announced a new battery cell deal with Panasonic through an SEC filing today. It’s the latest of many recent moves from Tesla in an attempt to secure a large battery cell supply to support its ambitious expansion goals. Tesla Signs new Battery Supply Deal with Panasonic Early this morning, Tesla released a… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) announces a new battery cell deal with Panasonic
Tesla Model S prototype with refresh design spotted in the wild
A Tesla Model S vehicle with what appears to be a new refresh design has been spotted in the wild amid the Model S/X production shutdown.. Tesla Model S Design Refresh Over the last few months, we have been extensively reporting on rumors of a possible Model S and Model X design refresh have been… Continue reading Tesla Model S prototype with refresh design spotted in the wild