Tesla admits that a problem with Model 3 vehicles led to them losing the body panel on their rear bumper when driving in puddles of water. Early on, the Model 3 had some issues with the body panel on the rear bumper falling off after driving through what drivers have described as heavy rain or… Continue reading Tesla admits design flaw led to vehicle rear bumper falling off when driving in puddles of water
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Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world
Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world using its batteries and renewable energy, according to a new comment from an executive. Ever since the launch of Tesla Energy and its stationary energy storage products, Tesla started working on microgrid projects, The idea is to have a self-sufficient energy system using self-produced renewable energy… Continue reading Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world
Tesla cancels its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy
Tesla has removed its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy that Elon Musk has been pushing as a show of confidence for the automaker. Over the last few years, Tesla has updated its return policy to enable buyers to return their vehicles within 7 days of taking delivery virtually “with no questions asked”. This… Continue reading Tesla cancels its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy
Elon Musk mentions Tesla electric bus in tweet but quickly deletes it
Elon Musk mentions a potential Tesla electric bus in a new tweet that he later deleted – sparking discussions about the possibility of a new Tesla vehicle. As we reported yesterday, The Boring Company applied for permits to start expanding its ‘Loop’ at the Las Vegas Convention Center to the rest of the city of… Continue reading Elon Musk mentions Tesla electric bus in tweet but quickly deletes it
First look at Tesla’s new center console in 2021 Model 3 refresh
After the news of Tesla’s 2021 Model 3 refresh earlier this week, we now get a first look at Tesla’s new center console coming with the update. Earlier this week, we learned that Tesla is releasing a Model 3 refresh with several updated features. The new vehicle is listed as a ‘2021’ model year, which… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new center console in 2021 Model 3 refresh
Tesla batteries to power a passenger boat
Two Swedish companies announced that they are using Tesla batteries to convert a passenger boat to electric propulsion for some eco-friendly sight-seeing. Eco Sightseeing, a company offering electric boat tours in Sweden, and El & Marinteknik, a specialist in electric maritime technology, announced this week that they have partnered on the electric conversion of a… Continue reading Tesla batteries to power a passenger boat
Tesla and Fastned open Germany’s largest fast-charging hub
Tesla and Fastned worked together to open Germany’s largest fast-charging hub and it even has a little coffee shop. Fastned is a Netherland-based company that expanded across other European markets over the last few years. While Tesla owners often stick to Tesla’s own charging stations, Fastned tried to appeal to Tesla drivers early on by… Continue reading Tesla and Fastned open Germany’s largest fast-charging hub
Tesla’s robot snake charger is not dead yet
Tesla’s concept for a robot snake charger for self-driving vehicles might still happen, says CEO Elon Musk. Back in 2015, Tesla released a video of an automated robot charger that looks like a metal snake. The idea behind the concept is that Tesla would need to have a way to autonomously charge vehicles without human… Continue reading Tesla’s robot snake charger is not dead yet
Audi teases electric e-tron GT production version, releases ‘progressive’ sound of the supercar
Audi is teasing the production version of its e-tron GT electric supercar and unveiling the ‘progressive’ sound of the vehicle. The vehicle is an exciting entry in the EV space and a collaboration with Porsche leveraging their expertise with the Taycan. Audi unveiled the prototype back in 2018 and now it is getting ready to… Continue reading Audi teases electric e-tron GT production version, releases ‘progressive’ sound of the supercar
Tesla is doing a Model 3 refresh and we’ve seen it
Tesla is making an update to Model 3, which is significant enough that people other than Elon Musk would call it a refresh, and we’ve seen it. Electrek can confirm some of the new features. Over the last few months, we have heard a lot of rumors about a Model 3 update. It started when… Continue reading Tesla is doing a Model 3 refresh and we’ve seen it