Tesla is officially launching its new “All-Weather Protection Kit” in regions with tough climates after some paint issues were reported by Model 3 owners after last winter. We get to see the new kit, which basically consists of mud flaps, in a picture released by Tesla. In places with tough winters where they use salt… Continue reading Tesla officially launches free ‘All-Weather Protection Kit’ — first picture
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Tesla to launch Model Y program in China at Model 3 delivery event with Elon Musk
Tesla is set to deliver the first made-in-China Model 3 vehicles to customers tomorrow, and CEO Elon Musk is reportedly going to be present to also launch the Model Y program at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai. Last month, Tesla held an event for the start of made-in-China Model 3 deliveries to employees. Over the last… Continue reading Tesla to launch Model Y program in China at Model 3 delivery event with Elon Musk
Tesla has new glass technology for noise reduction, temperature control, and more
Tesla has applied for a patent on new glass technology for better noise reduction and temperature control inside its vehicles. Over the last few years, Tesla has been focusing on material development with its own material design team and one in partnership with SpaceX. Tesla has also focused on glass and eventually introduced “Tesla Glass”… Continue reading Tesla has new glass technology for noise reduction, temperature control, and more
Check out this Tesla powered 450 kW electric race car
What would happen if you took the power of a Tesla motor and stuffed it into a glorified go-kart? You’d get a crazy powerful electric race car just like this one! Today we’re getting our first look at the Tesla powered electric race car built by Damian Butcher and his team from Driftech Electric Racing.… Continue reading Check out this Tesla powered 450 kW electric race car
Tesla Trans-Canada Supercharger route goes live all at once – mostly V3 250kW
Tesla has been working on a Trans-Canada Supercharger route for more than a year now, and today it finally went live, all at the same time. Even better, most of the locations have Tesla’s new 250kW V3 Supercharger. These allow a Model 3 to add about 100 miles in 7 minutes. According to Tesla’s in-car display,… Continue reading Tesla Trans-Canada Supercharger route goes live all at once – mostly V3 250kW
Tesla delivers 5,000 cars in November alone in China
Despite the anticipation of the first made-in-China deliveries, Tesla delivered 5,000 cars in November alone in China with imported inventory. Tesla sales in China have grown rapidly over the last few years. It’s now Tesla’s second-biggest market after the US, and it delivered over $600 million worth of vehicles in the country during the last… Continue reading Tesla delivers 5,000 cars in November alone in China
Tesla Supercharger network reaches 15,000 chargers — still one of its best assets
Tesla’s Supercharger network has reached 15,000 chargers — a new milestone for what is still one of the automaker’s best assets. Over the last few years, Tesla has made several grand promises about expanding the Supercharger network, but it has been falling short. The delay appeared to be at least partly related to the deployment… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger network reaches 15,000 chargers — still one of its best assets
Elon Musk: Tesla MCU computer upgrade going to be $2,000, but don’t recommend it
Elon Musk has been promising to offer early Tesla owners a media computer upgrade to improve performance, but it has yet to happen. The CEO now says that it could still happen in the future and cost $2,000, but he doesn’t recommend it – raising some doubts. Last year, Tesla introduce a new media computer… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla MCU computer upgrade going to be $2,000, but don’t recommend it
GM CEO: Yes to self-driving EVs, no to plug-in hybrids
GM was planning to introduce one or more new electric vehicles at CES next month. But the company said it failed to meet the deadline because of the United Automobile Workers’ (UAW) strike, according to Motortrend. The delay is not stopping GM CEO Mary Barra from making a push on autonomous vehicles (AVs) while nixing… Continue reading GM CEO: Yes to self-driving EVs, no to plug-in hybrids
Tesla is nerfing Autopilot for Model S/X in Europe to comply with regulations
Tesla is warning Model S and Model X customers in Europe about a new software update that is reducing the capacity of its Autopilot features in order to comply with regulations. The Autopilot is not the same all around the world. Tesla has to adapt its driver-assist system to different regulations in different markets. It… Continue reading Tesla is nerfing Autopilot for Model S/X in Europe to comply with regulations