Tesla’s new made-in-China Model 3 has been officially added to the list of recommended electric vehicles for “new energy vehicle subsidies” by China’s Industry Ministry. It hints at official sales starting soon. In October, Tesla confirmed that it has produced full vehicles at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai as part of its trial production. A few… Continue reading Tesla made-in-China Model 3 gets official EV incentive recommendation from govt
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Tesla Sentry Mode surveillance system helps catch a vandal slashing tires
Tesla Sentry Mode, Tesla’s integrated surveillance system, helped the police catch a vandal slashing tires in the parking lot of an apartment complex in California. Tesla’s Sentry Mode, which is an integrated surveillance system inside Tesla’s vehicles using the Autopilot cameras around the car, has been changing the game when it comes to vandalizing parked… Continue reading Tesla Sentry Mode surveillance system helps catch a vandal slashing tires
LG Chem and GM to invest $2+B for Ohio battery factory, Cadillac EV on tap
In July it was announced that LG Chem was working on a potential new billion-dollar US battery cell factory for electric cars. Today in a security filing in South Korea, LG Chem confirmed that investment, and that GM will invest another billion. Reuters reports that the location is expected to be in the area of… Continue reading LG Chem and GM to invest $2+B for Ohio battery factory, Cadillac EV on tap
Nissan shifts EV strategy to premium vehicles, not ‘discount cars’ like Leaf
Under new leadership, Nissan wants to reclaim its leadership in electric vehicles. But it’s going to downplay affordable electric cars like the Leaf hatchback. Instead, newly minted CEO Makoto Uchida wants Nissan EVs to have robust features, long range, and higher prices that would bring higher profits. The new strategy will start with a new… Continue reading Nissan shifts EV strategy to premium vehicles, not ‘discount cars’ like Leaf
Tesla launches ‘dedicated channel’ for Roadster owners, will get their own service advisers
Tesla has been moving away from using service advisers and instead, it has been automating its service appointment through its mobile app. However, we now learn that Roadster owners will have their own “dedicated channel” with their own service advisers. Over the last two years, Tesla significantly increased its production capacity and more than doubled… Continue reading Tesla launches ‘dedicated channel’ for Roadster owners, will get their own service advisers
Watch Tesla’s Autopilot-powered safety features stop for pedestrians in impressive tests
Tesla’s Autopilot-powered safety features, especially its Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), has shown some impressive results in a new series of crash tests. You can see it save pedestrians at the last second in the video below. As we reported earlier today, Euro NCAP released its latest batch of crash test results, and the Tesla Model… Continue reading Watch Tesla’s Autopilot-powered safety features stop for pedestrians in impressive tests
Tesla Cybertruck will be able to carry full 4×8 sheet with a ‘flip stop’ feature on tailgate
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla Cybertruck will be able to carry a full 4×8 sheet despite its smaller bed – thanks to a ‘flip stop’ feature on the tailgate. That may not sound like much, but it’s a big deal for a lot of people. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck last month, it confirmed that… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck will be able to carry full 4×8 sheet with a ‘flip stop’ feature on tailgate
Tesla Model Y deliveries will start in Q1, says Deutsche Bank
Tesla Model Y deliveries will start in Q1 of next year, according to a new research note from Deutsche Bank as reported by CNBC. If accurate, this means the first customers could get their cars within four months from now. The bank bases its estimate on accelerated parts orders from Tesla suppliers, which we reported on… Continue reading Tesla Model Y deliveries will start in Q1, says Deutsche Bank
Tesla Model Y prototype spotted with tow hitch
A Tesla Model Y prototype was spotted with a tow hitch, which is an increasingly requested feature that Tesla first promised in the Model 3, but was only launched in Europe. With Model X, Tesla delivered the first passenger electric vehicle with a significant rated towing capacity: 5,000 lbs. A towing capacity is more important for… Continue reading Tesla Model Y prototype spotted with tow hitch
Porsche rents Tesla Model 3 to test out latest Autopilot, comes out impressed
Porsche is really interested in Tesla’s latest V10 software update, and especially the new Smart Summon feature. Electrek has learned that Porsche sent engineers to the US to rent a Tesla Model 3 and test out Autopilot under the latest software update. They apparently came out impressed. Jensen Gadley, a Tesla Model 3 owner from… Continue reading Porsche rents Tesla Model 3 to test out latest Autopilot, comes out impressed