Tesla is starting to offer a “no-touch” service experience to work on cars without the owner having to be present or unlock the vehicle, which is done remotely and with a mobile technician. Over the last few years, Tesla started increasingly investing in its mobile service effort. It consists of service technicians with vehicles equipped… Continue reading Tesla starts offering ‘no-touch’ service by remotely unlocking car to mobile technician
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Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory: Oklahoma pulls out all the memes to convince Elon Musk
Oklahoma has put together a great effort to catch Elon Musk’s attention to get Tesla to consider the state for its upcoming new Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory. They went after his heart with memes. Ever since CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla was scouting locations in the central US for a new gigafactory to build its… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory: Oklahoma pulls out all the memes to convince Elon Musk
GM, Tesla, Ford offer to make ventilators to soothe coronavirus shortages
Several automakers offered today to turn their manufacturing expertise towards helping alleviate medical device shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to overload hospitals. GM, Tesla and Ford were among those who offered help in the US. We’re tracking EV plant shutdowns across the globe, with news coming in every day about plants being shuttered. But… Continue reading GM, Tesla, Ford offer to make ventilators to soothe coronavirus shortages
Tesla Fremont factory will operate with 1/4 of workforce after negotiation with Sheriff’s Office
After a confusing back and forth, Tesla has reportedly agreed to operate Fremont factory with a quarter of its workforce after negotiation with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The situation around Tesla’s operations in the Bay Area with the shutdown order has been confusing as authorities have sent conflicting orders, according to Tesla. Tesla Fremont… Continue reading Tesla Fremont factory will operate with 1/4 of workforce after negotiation with Sheriff’s Office
Tesla gives employees more paid-time off if they feel sick, confirms operations will continue
Tesla is giving employees access to more paid-time off if they feel sick or don’t feel comfortable going to work with the coronavirus crisis, but they confirm that they plan to continue production, service, and sales operations. The situation around Tesla’s operations in the Bay Area with the shutdown order has been confusing as authorities… Continue reading Tesla gives employees more paid-time off if they feel sick, confirms operations will continue
Tesla Fremont factory is still operating despite Sheriff’s order
Witnesses report that Tesla’s Fremont factory is still in operation despite the Sheriff’s order that they need to comply with the shelter-in-place order in the Bay Area. Yesterday, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office stated reportedly revoked Tesla’s status as an “essential business“: Tesla is not an essential business as defined in the Alameda County Health… Continue reading Tesla Fremont factory is still operating despite Sheriff’s order
Tesla stock (TSLA) tumbles below $400 on factory shutdown order
As a volatile stock, Tesla (TSLA) has taken a strong hit in this market correction triggered by the coronavirus crisis. Now the stock tumbles even further, below $400 a share, as the automaker is forced to shut down their Fremont factory. As we reported earlier this week, it looked like Tesla was trying to defy… Continue reading Tesla stock (TSLA) tumbles below $400 on factory shutdown order
Sheriff: Tesla not an ‘essential business,’ factory must obey coronavirus shutdown order
Tesla must obey the “shelter in place” order put into place in the San Francisco Bay Area and is not allowed to build new cars at its Fremont factory, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s office. Tesla will be allowed to maintain “minimum basic operations” at the plant, but this does not include building new… Continue reading Sheriff: Tesla not an ‘essential business,’ factory must obey coronavirus shutdown order
Tesla updates employees on coronavirus, no plans on closing stores, offers no co-pilot test drives, and more
Tesla has issued an update to employees regarding the coronavirus. They have no plans on closing stores or service centers, but they are taking social distancing measures at work. The coronavirus crisis has been ramping up in the US as it starts being taken more seriously by more people, officials, and companies. The entire Bay… Continue reading Tesla updates employees on coronavirus, no plans on closing stores, offers no co-pilot test drives, and more
Tesla gives 2 months of free solar power with subscription starting at $65/mo
Tesla is giving away 2 months of free solar power to people signing up for its new home solar subscription program, which starts at just $65 per month in California. Over the last year, Tesla has been trying to revamp its solar business. Not just with the new solar roof products, but also with more… Continue reading Tesla gives 2 months of free solar power with subscription starting at $65/mo