Tesla is making progress on its new Megafactory in Shanghai, China, and it shared a render of the planned final plant. The Megafactory in Lathrop, California, was Tesla’s first dedicated factory to produce Megapacks, which were previously produced at Gigafactory Nevada. It is still ramping up to its full capacity of 40 GWh worth of… Continue reading Tesla makes progress on new Megafactory, shares render of final plant
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Tesla Semi electric truck caught on fire on highway
A Tesla Semi electric truck has caught on fire on a highway near the California-Nevada border, according to the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit. Despite frequent media reports, there’s no statistical evidence that electric vehicles catch on fire at a higher rate than fossil fuel-powered vehicles. However, they are a relatively new technology, and they sometimes… Continue reading Tesla Semi electric truck caught on fire on highway
Tesla is finally about to launch one of its most comically delayed features
Tesla is finally about to launch one of its most comically delayed features: ‘actually smart summon’ (ASS) for vision-based vehicles. When Tesla moved to a vision-only (camera-only) system, several advanced driver assist systems weren’t working anymore. Tesla gradually brought them back, but one has been missing: smart summon, which is the ability for Tesla vehicles… Continue reading Tesla is finally about to launch one of its most comically delayed features
Tesla Cybertruck might enter Russia-Ukraine war after Chechen leader puts machine gun on one
Tesla Cybertruck might enter the war in Russia and Ukraine on the Russian side, as the leader of the Chechen region got one and put a machine gun on it. Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia’s Chechen region, has one of the worst modern human records as the defacto dictator of Chechnya for the past… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck might enter Russia-Ukraine war after Chechen leader puts machine gun on one
Tesla Cybertruck gets modded into an electric tank for military
Tesla Cybertruck has received a few new aftermarket modification packages that turn it into an electric tank for military applications – or for safety-concerned civilians. Unplugged Performance, a Tesla tuner, has already unveiled a Cybertruck modified to become a police patrol vehicle. Now, the company has partnered with Archimedes Defense to build a military version… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck gets modded into an electric tank for military
Tesla is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000
Tesla is testing a Model 3 with a cheaper interior. It is currently only available in Mexico, but it could make it to other markets if successful. Tesla notoriously doesn’t offer many, if any, interior options other than a black or white interior. That’s why many were surprised to be presented with a new Model… Continue reading Tesla is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000
Tesla keeps cool, Rivian heats up, Uber throws shade, and NIO swings
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s weird new cooler faces off against Rivian’s clever new camp kitchen, Uber’s CEO thinks Elon is underestimating the problem, and NIO shows off its new rival to the best-selling Tesla Model Y. PLUS: Ford give its dealers a sneak peak at its EV product roadmap and a Texas… Continue reading Tesla keeps cool, Rivian heats up, Uber throws shade, and NIO swings
Acura’s new concept previews the first model atop Honda’s EV platform that will be built in US
Days after teasing a sneak peek image of a new concept, Acura unveiled the “Performance EV” during a global debut at Monterey Car Week. The design of the SUV concept delivers a glimpse into what consumers will eventually see in a bonafide production model that will be built in the US by Honda and be… Continue reading Acura’s new concept previews the first model atop Honda’s EV platform that will be built in US
Tesla launches $700 Cybertruck cooler that fits in the frunk
Tesla has launched a new $700 cooler designed to fit into the Cybertruck’s front trunk or “frunk.” Frunks are an awesome feature of electric vehicles. I find them particularly useful in electric pickup trucks since pickups don’t have trunks, and you don’t always keep the bed clean enough for luggage. The Cybertruck’s design results in… Continue reading Tesla launches $700 Cybertruck cooler that fits in the frunk
Tesla underestimates complexity of running customer fleet-based robotaxi service, Uber CEO says
Tesla ride-hailing app Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi explains how Tesla is underestimating the complexity of running a customer fleet-based robotaxi ride-hailing service. For years now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has talked about the automaker solving self-driving and enabling its fleet of millions of customer vehicles to be onboarded on a Tesla-run robotaxi ride-hailing service. He… Continue reading Tesla underestimates complexity of running customer fleet-based robotaxi service, Uber CEO says