Deadmau5, a DJ and music producer, announced that he is getting a Tesla Semi electric truck to turn into a mobile music studio for his 2021 tour. When launching Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker said that the production versions of electric truck, which is a class 8 truck with a 80,000-pound capacity, will have… Continue reading Tesla Semi electric truck to be turned into mobile music studio by Deadmau5
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Tesla updates Model S cream interior
Tesla has made a rare update to its interior design options for the Model S. The Cream interior, which is now one of only three options available on Tesla’s flagship sedan, now has a contrasting floor. In 2017, Tesla started bundling interior finish options for the Model S and Model X in order to create curated… Continue reading Tesla updates Model S cream interior
Toyota does electrification backward, unveils RAV4 PHEV when it issued to have all-electric version
Toyota has unveiled a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the RAV4 for 2021 – showing that it is doing electrification backward since it used to have an all-electric RAV4 SUV more than a decade ago. The Japanese automaker was early to the hybrid game with the Prius, but where most automakers moved to plug-in… Continue reading Toyota does electrification backward, unveils RAV4 PHEV when it issued to have all-electric version
Closer look at Tesla’s new Model 3 Sports aerodynamic wheels for China
A set of Tesla’s new Model 3 Sports aerodynamic wheels for the Chinese market has made it to the US and it might make a few owners jealous. With the Model 3, Tesla has spent a lot of efforts on its wheel development. The standard wheel is an 18″ with aerodynamic caps to cover the… Continue reading Closer look at Tesla’s new Model 3 Sports aerodynamic wheels for China
Tesla is installing Powerpacks at Superchargers affected by power outages
Tesla is in the process of installing Powerpacks as backup power for the Superchargers stations affected by power outages in Northern California. As we reported yesterday, PG&E, the largest electric utility in Northern California, started cutting power in regions around the Bay Area in a planned de-energizing measure that could affect over half a million… Continue reading Tesla is installing Powerpacks at Superchargers affected by power outages
Tesla electric pickup truck unveiling is still planned for next month
We haven’t heard much about Tesla’s plans to unveil its electric pickup truck prototype lately, but CEO Elon Musk insists that they are still planning to unveil it next month. While Model Y is Tesla’s next vehicle to come to market, the upcoming pickup truck is currently getting more attention ahead of a planned unveiling.… Continue reading Tesla electric pickup truck unveiling is still planned for next month
Tesla Model 3 takes over the UK with a record quarter
Tesla had another record month and quarter of deliveries in the UK, thanks to Model 3, which is quickly becoming a best-selling car in the market. Tesla’s sales of Model S and Model X vehicles grew steadily in the UK, but they peaked in 2017, with 4,756 units based on registration data. Last year, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 takes over the UK with a record quarter
Tesla deploys a big Powerpack system in Nantucket to secure the island’s power
Tesla has deployed a large new Powerpack system in Nantucket to secure the island’s power, which relies on two underwater cables. Nantucket is a small island of about 11,000 permanent residents about 30 miles off the Massachusetts coast, but it’s also a very popular touristic location. During the summer, the population can rise to 50,000… Continue reading Tesla deploys a big Powerpack system in Nantucket to secure the island’s power
Tesla-Panasonic relationship hits hard times as Tesla moves to make its own batteries
A new report paints the Tesla-Panasonic relationship as hitting some hard times and it happens just as Tesla is moving to manufacture its own battery cells. A new Wall Street Journal report is citing sources within Panasonic that describe a tumultuous relationship with Tesla, which has become an important partner for the battery manufacturer. Over the… Continue reading Tesla-Panasonic relationship hits hard times as Tesla moves to make its own batteries
Here are the Tesla paint colors that best hold their value
Tesla vehicles have already proven to hold their value better than other vehicles in their segment, but there can be a significant difference depending on the paint color. Here are the Tesla paint colors that best hold their value. Due to Tesla being a relatively new brand and the variables of EV battery loss unknowns… Continue reading Here are the Tesla paint colors that best hold their value