Tesla is using its new social platform, “Engage Tesla,” to help influence Delaware to support electric vehicles and direct car sales. Earlier this year, we reported that the automaker killed its forum and launched a new platform called “Engage Tesla” to serve as a “home base” for owners’ clubs and Tesla’s policy team. Now, we… Continue reading Tesla uses its new social platform to try to help Delaware open up to electric cars
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Elon Musk compares chip shortage to toilet paper in the pandemic, admits it’s affecting Tesla
Elon Musk commented on the current global microchip, comparing it to the toilet paper shortage in the early pandemic, and admitted that it is a significant challenge for Tesla. The pandemic has resulted in an increase in demand for many electronics and computers that the supply chain couldn’t handle, especially the semiconductor industry. This microchip… Continue reading Elon Musk compares chip shortage to toilet paper in the pandemic, admits it’s affecting Tesla
Tesla aims to secure $1 billion a year in battery minerals from Australia
Tesla has confirmed through its chairwoman that the automaker is aiming to secure $1 billion a year in battery minerals, especially lithium and nickel, from Australia. Robyn Denholm, Tesla’s chairwoman who also happens to be Australia, was attending a Minerals Council of Australia event today and commented on the automaker’s effort to secure resources in… Continue reading Tesla aims to secure $1 billion a year in battery minerals from Australia
Tesla is expected to be first to use LG’s new NCMA nickel-based battery cells
Tesla is expected to become the first automaker to use LG Energy Solution’s new NCMA battery cells, which have a 90% nickel composition. Over the last few years, Tesla has been adopting more new chemistries in its battery cells for its electric vehicles, especially with new vehicles being produced at Gigafactory Shanghai. By validating new… Continue reading Tesla is expected to be first to use LG’s new NCMA nickel-based battery cells
Elon Musk is still facing SEC acting as Twitter police over his Tesla (TSLA) tweets
New information is revealing that Elon Musk still has the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on his behind acting like Twitter police over his tweets about Tesla. Tesla, Elon Musk, and the SEC Musk and the SEC have had a few run-ins with each other, and it was rarely with a good outcome. Most famously, the… Continue reading Elon Musk is still facing SEC acting as Twitter police over his Tesla (TSLA) tweets
Tesla is using new AMD RDNA 2 GPU in new Model S/X, same as in Playstation 5
AMD has confirmed that Tesla is using its new RDNA 2 GPUs in the new backseat entertainment system in the new Model S and Model X vehicles. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S and Model X in January, one of the biggest new features was the addition of a screen for the backseat. The… Continue reading Tesla is using new AMD RDNA 2 GPU in new Model S/X, same as in Playstation 5
Tesla files trademark for restaurant services — going to grab a bite at a Tesla burger joint soon?
Tesla has filed a new trademark for its brand under restaurant services as the automaker is expected to expand amenities around its charging infrastructure, including actual restaurants. At face value, Tesla doesn’t seem to have much to do with the restaurant industry, but the automaker has actually been talking about going into the food industry… Continue reading Tesla files trademark for restaurant services — going to grab a bite at a Tesla burger joint soon?
Elon Musk explains why Tesla keeps increasing prices
Elon Musk has finally given an explanation as to why Tesla keeps increasing Model 3 and Model Y prices. The reason is simple: Costs are increasing. Since the beginning of the year, Tesla had notably adopted a strange pricing strategy that puzzled people following the automaker. While Tesla has been no stranger to frequent price… Continue reading Elon Musk explains why Tesla keeps increasing prices
Tesla delivers new Model Y without passenger lumbar support, and it’s unclear why
New Tesla Model Y owners are reporting that their electric SUVs are being delivered without lumbar support on the passenger side. It’s unclear if it’s a problem with production, or if Tesla removed the feature that generally comes standard in premium vehicles. Update: It looks like we might have a better idea what is happening.… Continue reading Tesla delivers new Model Y without passenger lumbar support, and it’s unclear why
Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system
Tesla Powerpacks are currently being deployed at a critical hospital in Haiti where it is having issues maintaining sustainable power. Over the past few years, Tesla’s stationary energy storage solutions have become viable options to help maintain power in remote locations or where the grid is unreliable. That’s the case for LaGonâve Wesleyan Hospital on… Continue reading Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system