Tesla China is notifying customers that, due to the coronavirus outbreak currently happening in that country, all Tesla vehicles will have free supercharging to facilitate travel until the outbreak is resolved. The coronavirus outbreak out of Wuhan, China has made global news, with several thousand confirmed cases of the respiratory disease. Not much is known… Continue reading Tesla gives Chinese owners free Supercharging during coronavirus outbreak
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Tesla ramps up Solarglass roof installations
It looks like we might finally be witnessing Tesla’s ramp-up of Solarglass roof installations, as many customers are now reporting on their new Solarglass roofs. In October of last year, Tesla launched version 3 of its Solar Roof tiles, which they now call Solarglass, and it saw a significant price decrease through optimization and faster installation.… Continue reading Tesla ramps up Solarglass roof installations
Tesla Semi prototype spotted on a trailer – joining Cybertruck in LA
A Tesla Semi prototype has been spotted being transported on a trailer in California yesterday and it appears to have joined the Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles. For the last two years since the unveiling of the Tesla Semi, the automaker appears to have made only two prototypes and put them through an extensive test… Continue reading Tesla Semi prototype spotted on a trailer – joining Cybertruck in LA
Elon Musk tries to ease Tesla Gigafactory Berlin concerns after protests
Elon Musk is trying to ease environmental concerns regarding Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin after local protests over its potential water usage. The CEO has now changed the nomenclature regarding Tesla’s Gigafactories. Instead of numbering them based on when they were established, Tesla will now call them by their location. For example, Gigafactory 1 will now be… Continue reading Elon Musk tries to ease Tesla Gigafactory Berlin concerns after protests
Tesla could focus Model Y deliveries in Canada to take advantage of incentives
Tesla is about to start Model Y deliveries and the automaker might want to focus early deliveries in Canada, especially in Quebec, where the generous EV incentives are going to change and affect Tesla buyers. Model 3 is arguably the most successful electric vehicle program to date and the Model Y, an electric crossover based… Continue reading Tesla could focus Model Y deliveries in Canada to take advantage of incentives
Tesla Cybertruck driven by Elon Musk and Jay Leno spotted driving around Los Angeles
The Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted around Los Angeles it was being driven around by none other than Elon Musk and Jay Leno. Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in November of last year and the vehicle has been spotted a few times on public roads since. Most famously, Elon Musk was spotted driving the electric pickup… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck driven by Elon Musk and Jay Leno spotted driving around Los Angeles
Tesla Cybertruck knockoffs are the hottest DIY project on the internet
Tesla announced the Cybertruck to much fanfare two months ago, and the internet was immediately flooded with reactions. The news about the truck reached far and wide but people were polarized over its looks. It even disrupted the holiday season with these ugly sweaters. The Cybertruck’s strange appearance hasn’t stopped the do-it-yourself crowd, though, as it… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck knockoffs are the hottest DIY project on the internet
Tesla leaks several new hardware updates in code: battery packs, suspension, and more
Tesla is preparing to launch several new hardware updates including, new Model S and Model X battery packs, a new suspension update, and more, based on new code found by a Tesla hacker. Some hackers have root access to Tesla’s software in their vehicles, and they have often revealed features ahead of time. A Tesla… Continue reading Tesla leaks several new hardware updates in code: battery packs, suspension, and more
Tesla will open a European design center in Germany, in addition to US & China
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that Tesla intends to open a product design center in Europe. The design center would likely be built at the same site as Tesla’s Gigafactory 4 project outside Berlin. Earlier this month, Musk also announced that Tesla wants to open a design center in China to design cars for the… Continue reading Tesla will open a European design center in Germany, in addition to US & China
Toyota’s ‘self-charging hybrid’ ad is banned in Norway, deemed a lie
Toyota has a history of creating misleading electric-vehicle advertising, especially with its “self-charging hybrid” ad campaign. Norway has now banned the campaign, deeming it a lie. The Japanese automaker has long been a proponent of hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. In the process, it has shunned all-electric vehicles and focused on “electrified” by 2025. Toyota… Continue reading Toyota’s ‘self-charging hybrid’ ad is banned in Norway, deemed a lie