Tesla has started increasing the power capacity of its Supercharger station in Europe after updating its fast-charging network earlier this year. With the launch of the Supercharger V3, Tesla introduced its next-generation, fast-charging station that can charge all Model 3 vehicles at up to 250 kW and new Model S and Model X vehicles at up… Continue reading Tesla increases power capacity of Superchargers in Europe
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Tesla stock (TSLA) rises on new insurance division and positive Europe outlook
After a few rough weeks on the market, Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is rising today following the announcement of the automaker’s new insurance division and a positive outlook on Tesla’s market in Europe. Yesterday, Tesla launched its own insurance program and claimed it will offer up to 30% cheaper rates. So far, it’s only available in… Continue reading Tesla stock (TSLA) rises on new insurance division and positive Europe outlook
Tesla owners ‘chase’ stolen Model 3 by tracking it with app, police reprimands them
A couple in New Haven, Connecticut realized last weekend that one of their two Tesla vehicles had been stolen. They tracked it through the Tesla mobile app and reportedly chased it with their kids in the car. The police reprimanded them, but the owners deny having “chased” the car and claim that the police are… Continue reading Tesla owners ‘chase’ stolen Model 3 by tracking it with app, police reprimands them
Faraday Future CEO is finally stepping down, reportedly in restructuring into partnership
Faraday Future CEO Jia Yueting is reportedly finally stepping down from his role at the electric vehicle startup as part of a restructuring into a partnership. Ever since it came out of stealth mode, FF has been involved in controversy. First, it was lawsuits from vendors. Later, it was executives departing and its CEO and… Continue reading Faraday Future CEO is finally stepping down, reportedly in restructuring into partnership
Tesla patents way to join solar roof tiles together for faster installation
Tesla is planning to ramp up installation of its new solar roof, but it needs to figure out a way to reduce installation time. Now a new patent shows a possible solution by producing and installing solar roof tiles in jointed groups. At Tesla’s 2019 shareholder’s meeting earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla was… Continue reading Tesla patents way to join solar roof tiles together for faster installation
Toyota will deploy 850 electric vehicles at the Olympics, including some weird ones
Toyota is providing the official fleet for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2020 and 90% of them will be electric. That’s 850 electric vehicles to be deployed next year — most of them new, including some weird ones. Last month, we already reported on the short-range shuttle that Toyota is building specifically… Continue reading Toyota will deploy 850 electric vehicles at the Olympics, including some weird ones
Tesla’s head of Autopilot software leaves in restructuring
Tesla’s head of Autopilot software, Stuart Bowers, has left the automaker to work for the venture capital firm Greylock after a restructuring of the Autopilot team. Over the last few months, there have been several reports about a restructuring of Tesla’s Autopilot team. In May, we reported that Tesla was restructuring its Autopilot software team… Continue reading Tesla’s head of Autopilot software leaves in restructuring
Tesla postpones Full Self-Driving price increase until V10 and Smart Summon
Tesla was planning to increase the price of its “Full Self-Driving” package last week that was supposed to coincide with an update to its Autopilot features, like the new Smart Summon, but it now won’t happen until September/October. Earlier this year, Tesla killed the Enhanced Autopilot package and unbundled some features to create a base… Continue reading Tesla postpones Full Self-Driving price increase until V10 and Smart Summon
Tesla Gigafactory 3 obtains official govt certificate in record time ahead of production
Tesla has obtained an official government certificate of approval for Gigafactory 3 in record time ahead of the start of production, which is supposed to be imminent. Gigafactory 3 is Tesla’s first manufacturing facility in China and it’s also the first electric vehicle factory wholly-owned by a foreign automaker in the country. As the trade… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory 3 obtains official govt certificate in record time ahead of production
Tesla releases new software update with adaptive suspension damping improvements and more
Tesla started releasing a new software update this week with improvements to Model S and Model X’s new adaptive suspension damping and more. In April, Tesla launched the new Raven Model S and Model X vehicles with a series of upgrades, including a new adaptive suspension. The automaker described the new suspension: We’ve also upgraded our… Continue reading Tesla releases new software update with adaptive suspension damping improvements and more