Tesla’s big gamble that introducing new models no longer matters

By Chris Kirkham (Reuters) –Tesla’s groundbreaking 2017 Model 3 electric sedan, followed by a taller Model Y variant, ushered in the era of mass-market electric cars, made Tesla the world’s most valuable automaker and CEO Elon Musk the world’s richest man. But years later, Tesla’s stalling car business remains almost entirely dependent on that one… Continue reading Tesla’s big gamble that introducing new models no longer matters

German Manager Magazine: Tesla profit collapses despite record sales004505

Tesla sold more cars in the last quarter than ever before – and still suffered the next drop in profits. The one from Elon Musk (54) guided Electric car-Manufacturer earned a good 1.37 billion dollars, which was 37 percent less than a year earlier. The trigger for the sales record was the final spurt at… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla profit collapses despite record sales004505

Elon Musk: Tesla is increasing EV production based on anticipated demand for self-driving

Elon Musk announced that he is pushing Tesla to increase its electric vehicle production due to what he anticipates will soon be increased demand for autonomous driving. Tesla’s production plans have undergone significant changes over the last five years. The automaker started the decade growing at a roughly 50% annual rate and aimed to produce… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is increasing EV production based on anticipated demand for self-driving

Tesla is trying to deceive investors into thinking it has San Francisco Robotaxis

Tesla claimed in today’s Tesla’s Q3 shareholder letter that it started a ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area “with Robotaxi technology,” but this is impossible given that the company has no license to operate an autonomous taxi in California. After years of promises, Tesla finally started offering its “Robotaxi” service in Austin, Texas… Continue reading Tesla is trying to deceive investors into thinking it has San Francisco Robotaxis

Clean Technica: Tesla’s Financial Trends Look Horrible — Who Is To Blame?004217

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. On the surface, record vehicle deliveries, revenue of $28.1 billion, and net income of $1.8 billion probably sound good. This is a big and successful company, without a doubt. However, the financial trends at the company are bad, horrible even. Additionally, there some clear signs… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Financial Trends Look Horrible — Who Is To Blame?004217

Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Battery Replacement Saga004216

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. For some reason, people are surprised to learn that many electric vehicles have a humble 12 volt battery onboard, just like the one you might find in a Honda Civic, for example. The 12 volt battery performs a number of critical functions. In a Tesla,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Battery Replacement Saga004216

Clean Technica: Is Tesla Seriously Going to Not Include Physical Keys with Cars?004215

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I find this news, if true, ridiculous. In fact, I’m going to go eat a mini ice cream cone to calm down and collect my thoughts before writing more. So, let’s start with the simple facts: The way you automagically unlock a Tesla car and… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is Tesla Seriously Going to Not Include Physical Keys with Cars?004215