GM has released the first picture of its Buick Velite 7 Electric, a small SUV/crossover for the Chinese market, and it might give us a pretty good idea of what the upcoming Bolt EUV will look like. In October 2017, GM outlined its “All-Electric Path to Zero Emissions” and announced a new electric offensive with 20 new… Continue reading GM unveils Buick Velite 7 Electric SUV, gives us an idea of Bolt EUV
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Tesla reaches new deal with Panasonic for battery supply
Tesla has reached a new three-year deal with Panasonic for battery supply from Gigafactory Nevada. The growth of Gigafactory 1 in Nevada has been impressive, and the factory quickly became the largest li-ion battery factory in the world. But earlier this year, Tesla said that Panasonic’s battery cell production was limiting Model 3 production. Initially,… Continue reading Tesla reaches new deal with Panasonic for battery supply
Tesla secures new cobalt deal as it phases out the controversial mineral
Tesla has secured a new cobalt supply deal with mining giant Glencore as it phases out the controversial battery material. Cobalt is a controversial mineral due to most of it coming from mining operations in Congo, a place that has historically been affected by conflict and corruption, which has resulted in child labor in some… Continue reading Tesla secures new cobalt deal as it phases out the controversial mineral
Tesla secures approval for new Model 3 with cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries
Tesla has officially secured approval to produce and sell a new Model 3 with cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries in China. Early on, Tesla adopted its own version of the energy-dense NCA battery cell for its electric vehicles, which went against most of the industry who uses NCM cells. There have been reports stating that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla secures approval for new Model 3 with cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries
Tesla hacker unlocks Performance upgrade and acceleration boost at a discount
It was bound to happen at some point and it finally did. A company hacked Tesla’s software and it is now offering some of its performance upgrades at a discount. For a few years now, Tesla started selling vehicles with upgradable software-locked capabilities, like 75 kWh battery pack software-locked at 60 kWh or higher power… Continue reading Tesla hacker unlocks Performance upgrade and acceleration boost at a discount
Four Tesla workers at main factory Model S/X line test positive for COVID-19
A Tesla employee with knowledge of the situation told Electrek that four workers on the company’s main Model S/X assembly line tested positive for coronavirus today. The affected employees, who have the title of production associates, worked on the same part of the assembly line. This news follows a Washington Post article earlier today that… Continue reading Four Tesla workers at main factory Model S/X line test positive for COVID-19
Tesla launches new car-sharing feature to simplify access
Tesla has launched a new feature that simplifies sharing your car with other people – another step toward its self-driving car-sharing network. With Model 3, Tesla focused on designing around self-driving and car-sharing/ride-sharing capability. Things like the center display, the cabin-facing camera, and using your phone as a key were meant to facilitate launching such… Continue reading Tesla launches new car-sharing feature to simplify access
Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
Tesla added new Model Y orders to its referral program — a surprising move so early in deliveries — and it could be indicating weak demand. Early on, Tesla put in place a referral program that rewarded existing owners for referring new buyers. Last year, Tesla ended its original referral program, citing concerns with the… Continue reading Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
Tesla UK factory rumor gains some traction as Elon Musk gets involved
The rumor that Tesla is looking for a location for a factory in the UK is gaining traction as there are now local reports that Musk went to visit the UK last weekend. Last week, we reported on local reports in the UK that Tesla was working with the government to look for a site… Continue reading Tesla UK factory rumor gains some traction as Elon Musk gets involved
Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp up problem in leaked email
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is facing some Model Y production issues in a new leaked email to employees. Due to the pandemic, Tesla had to shut down its Fremont factory at a really bad time – just as they were starting to ramp up Model Y production. They started back up last month,… Continue reading Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp up problem in leaked email