A Tesla Model Y prototype was spotted in Toronto, feeding the rumors that Tesla might start deliveries in Canada. As we reported earlier this week, Tesla could focus on Model Y deliveries in Canada to take advantage of incentives that are soon disappearing. It may sound unlikely since we don’t know exactly when Tesla plans… Continue reading Tesla Model Y spotted in Canada as rumors of deliveries increase
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GM president on its electric future: ‘We can’t get away with vaporware’
After GM’s official dedication yesterday of its Detroit-Hamtramck plant strictly for electric cars, Electrek spoke with Mark Reuss, the company’s president. We wanted to hear directly from GM leadership about its level of commitment to quickly deliver on multi-billion-dollar, global EV plans. Here is an edited version of Reuss’s discussion with us and a small… Continue reading GM president on its electric future: ‘We can’t get away with vaporware’
Tesla Model Y: a couple of prototypes make it to Boulder, Colorado
Rumors are that Tesla is about to start Model Y production, but the automaker is still in the middle of its test program as two Model Y prototypes were spotted all the way in Boulder, Colorado. In March of last year, Tesla unveiled the Model Y, an all-electric crossover based on the Model 3, with… Continue reading Tesla Model Y: a couple of prototypes make it to Boulder, Colorado
Tesla tries to secure subsidies for production of battery cells in Germany
Tesla is reportedly trying to secure subsidies to help establish the production of battery cells in Germany while it moves forward with its Gigafactory near Berlin. Last year, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4 in the “Berlin area.” The CEO has now changed the nomenclature regarding Tesla’s Gigafactories. Instead of… Continue reading Tesla tries to secure subsidies for production of battery cells in Germany
Tesla is about to release Q4 earnings; here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is for after the results. Here we take a look at what both the street and retail investors are expecting for the quarterly results.… Continue reading Tesla is about to release Q4 earnings; here’s what to expect
Tesla gives Chinese owners free Supercharging during coronavirus outbreak
Tesla China is notifying customers that, due to the coronavirus outbreak currently happening in that country, all Tesla vehicles will have free supercharging to facilitate travel until the outbreak is resolved. The coronavirus outbreak out of Wuhan, China has made global news, with several thousand confirmed cases of the respiratory disease. Not much is known… Continue reading Tesla gives Chinese owners free Supercharging during coronavirus outbreak
Tesla ramps up Solarglass roof installations
It looks like we might finally be witnessing Tesla’s ramp-up of Solarglass roof installations, as many customers are now reporting on their new Solarglass roofs. In October of last year, Tesla launched version 3 of its Solar Roof tiles, which they now call Solarglass, and it saw a significant price decrease through optimization and faster installation.… Continue reading Tesla ramps up Solarglass roof installations
Tesla Semi prototype spotted on a trailer – joining Cybertruck in LA
A Tesla Semi prototype has been spotted being transported on a trailer in California yesterday and it appears to have joined the Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles. For the last two years since the unveiling of the Tesla Semi, the automaker appears to have made only two prototypes and put them through an extensive test… Continue reading Tesla Semi prototype spotted on a trailer – joining Cybertruck in LA
Elon Musk tries to ease Tesla Gigafactory Berlin concerns after protests
Elon Musk is trying to ease environmental concerns regarding Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin after local protests over its potential water usage. The CEO has now changed the nomenclature regarding Tesla’s Gigafactories. Instead of numbering them based on when they were established, Tesla will now call them by their location. For example, Gigafactory 1 will now be… Continue reading Elon Musk tries to ease Tesla Gigafactory Berlin concerns after protests
Tesla could focus Model Y deliveries in Canada to take advantage of incentives
Tesla is about to start Model Y deliveries and the automaker might want to focus early deliveries in Canada, especially in Quebec, where the generous EV incentives are going to change and affect Tesla buyers. Model 3 is arguably the most successful electric vehicle program to date and the Model Y, an electric crossover based… Continue reading Tesla could focus Model Y deliveries in Canada to take advantage of incentives