Tesla is taking delivery of yet another giant casting machine, known as Giga Press, at Gigafactory Texas as the automaker moves to produce entire car bodies in just a few pieces. Over the last few years, Tesla has been heavily investing in casting and alloy technology to enable larger casted parts that have the capability… Continue reading Tesla takes delivery of yet another giant casting machine at Gigafactory Texas
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Britain’s Octopus grabs nearly 100,000 German energy customers
Octopus Energy seeks 1 million German customers by 2024 Energy group keen on developing own green assets, PPAs Co-operates with Tesla, would like German utility links FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Britain’s Octopus Energy said it is nearing 100,000 German retail electricity and gas customers as its low overhead model makes inroads in a marketplace… Continue reading CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Britain’s Octopus grabs nearly 100,000 German energy customers
Tesla unveils updated Model S with new headlights, taillights, and CCS charge ports
Tesla has unveiled an updated version of the Model S today with new headlights, taillights, and CCS charge ports. Tesla started producing a refreshed version of the Model S just six months ago with a completely new interior, refreshed exterior features, and updated powertrain. That’s why it was surprising to see a new Model S… Continue reading Tesla unveils updated Model S with new headlights, taillights, and CCS charge ports
Tesla sold a record 70,847 China-made vehicles in Dec -CPCA
People walk past a showroom outside Tesla China headquarters at China Central Mall in Beijing, China July 11, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) – U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) sold 70,847 China-made vehicles in December, the highest monthly rate since it started… Continue reading Tesla sold a record 70,847 China-made vehicles in Dec -CPCA
Volkswagen aims to double electric car sales in China this year after missing targets
BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) said it would likely double sales of its ID battery electric vehicles in China this year and aims to do even better but the automaker could be hamstrung by a shortage of semiconductors. The ID series, which Volkswagen produces at its Chinese joint ventures with SAIC Motor… Continue reading Volkswagen aims to double electric car sales in China this year after missing targets
Tesla signs deal to source nickel for battery production from upcoming new mine in the US
Tesla has signed a new deal to source nickel for battery cell production from an upcoming new mine in the United States. It’s a landmark deal to start sourcing the critical battery material in the US and help boost upcoming new mining projects. Over the last few years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been pushing for… Continue reading Tesla signs deal to source nickel for battery production from upcoming new mine in the US
Tesla signs deal for first U.S. nickel supply with Talon Metals
The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a branch office in Bern, Switzerland October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Jan 10 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has signed its first U.S. nickel supply deal, choosing Talon Metals Corp’s (TLO.TO) Tamarack mine project in Minnesota… Continue reading Tesla signs deal for first U.S. nickel supply with Talon Metals
Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole
Tesla best-selling brand ahead of Volkswagen in 2021 Tesla’s Model 3 most popular model overall BEVs seen taking 75-80% of Norway market in 2022 OSLO, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Electric cars made up nearly two thirds of Norway’s new sales in 2021, with Tesla the top selling automobile brand overall, as the country pursues its… Continue reading Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole
Tesla receives greenlight to build 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory Berlin ahead of final approval
Tesla has received a special approval from the Brandenburg State Environment department to build 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory berlin ahead of the much-coveted final approval. Over the last year, Tesla has run into a lot of red tape while trying to get approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, a giant new factory… Continue reading Tesla receives greenlight to build 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory Berlin ahead of final approval
Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes
But in the US, where they drive on the right, several states – but not all – have made it illegal to leave the right-hand lane unless overtaking. Similarly, in the UK, the Highway Code says motorists should always stay in the left lane unless overtaking, and return to the left when safe to do… Continue reading Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes