Tesla has released an encouraging update on the development of its 4680 battery cells, which it was reportedly close to giving up on. According to a recent report, Elon Musk reportedly gave an end-of-the-year deadline for Tesla’s team to deliver on the 4680 battery cell, which it first unveiled in 2020 and claimed would drastically… Continue reading Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells
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Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive
Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive by now giving $1,000 off a new car for people upgrading from Enhanced Autopilot. For years, Tesla owners who bought the up-to-$15,000 Full Self-Driving Capability package were asking for the capacity to transfer it when trading-in their vehicles for a new one. The logic was sound: Tesla never… Continue reading Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive
Elon Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline
Elon Musk has delayed the rollout of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot compared to a timeline shared just a few months ago. Despite Musk’s threat not to build AI products at Tesla if he doesn’t get 25% control of the company, the CEO has already restructured the company around its AI products, including its humanoid… Continue reading Elon Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline
Tesla obtains exemption for Cybertruck from Transport Canada ahead of launch
Tesla has obtained an exemption for Cybertruck’s drive-by-wire from Transport Canada ahead of the vehicle’s launch in the market. So far, other than the US, Canada is the only other planned market for Cybertruck. Tesla is still evaluating potential launches in other markets, but the demand for pickup trucks is lower in markets outside of… Continue reading Tesla obtains exemption for Cybertruck from Transport Canada ahead of launch
Tesla increases Model S and Model X prices
Tesla has increased Model S and Model X prices by $2,000 across the board. Interesting move has sales are collapsing. As we recently reported, Tesla Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it. Tesla is the only major automaker that doesn’t break down its sales by model. It bundles all Model S, Model… Continue reading Tesla increases Model S and Model X prices
Tesla gives free hardware upgrades with Full Self-Driving to qualify for tax credit
Tesla is giving free hardware upgrades for people who order the Full Self-Driving package on Model 3 Performance and Model X to qualify the vehicle for the federal tax credit tax credit. Hardware options contribute to the MSRP limit for an electric vehicle to be eligible to the tax credit, but apparently, regulators haven’t caught… Continue reading Tesla gives free hardware upgrades with Full Self-Driving to qualify for tax credit
Tesla secures absurdly large multi-billion Megapack contract
Tesla has secured an absurdly large contract to provide over 15 GWh of Megapack to California’s Intersect Power. The Megapack has become the go-to, posterchild product for large-scale energy storage around the globe. It’s by far Tesla’s fastest-growing product and enabled the company to deploy a record of 9.4 GWh of energy storage last quarter… Continue reading Tesla secures absurdly large multi-billion Megapack contract
Tesla releases app update to reduce phantom drain in its EVs
Tesla has released a new mobile app update to reduce the phantom drain in its parled electric vehicles. ‘Phantom drain’, sometimes called ‘vampire drain’, is the name given to the energy that electric vehicles lose while they are parked and unused. There are several factors that can affect phantom drain, like the battery thermal management… Continue reading Tesla releases app update to reduce phantom drain in its EVs
Honda believes it will outpace US rivals as its first electric SUV is available in all markets
Can Honda take a bigger piece of the US auto market in 2024? Honda and luxury brand Acura are banking on brand loyalty and new EVs, including the Prologue and ZDX, to help outpace US rivals. The Honda Prologue is now available at most dealers, spanning all US markets. Honda’s Prologue began hitting US dealerships… Continue reading Honda believes it will outpace US rivals as its first electric SUV is available in all markets
Tesla claims a 95% automated production at Gigafactory Shanghai
Tesla claims that it is now achieving “95% automated production” at Gigafactory Shanghai with recent updates. While Elon Musk disbanded Tesla’s PR team in the US, the automaker still has press departments in other markets. For example, the company’s Chinese PR team recently held a factory tour for reports at Gigafactory Shanghai. In recent months,… Continue reading Tesla claims a 95% automated production at Gigafactory Shanghai