Let’s file this one under: “Things we shouldn’t have to tell people.” Yes, climbing out of the driver’s seat while Tesla Autopilot is engaged is reckless driving, by any definition. It should never be encouraged. Normally, we wouldn’t have to explain stuff like this, but a popular personality in the Tesla fan community with tens… Continue reading Clean Technica: Yes, Abusing Autopilot IS Reckless Driving. Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Differently000908
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Elon Musk says Tesla eyeing Russia as a potential production hub
Tesla CEO Elon Musk MOSCOW: Elon Musk said on Friday that Tesla was close to establishing a presence in Russia and was looking at whether it could open factories there. Addressing an event in Russia via video link, Musk said the company already had production sites in China and the United States, but was looking… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla eyeing Russia as a potential production hub
Fisker says it’s going to make an electric popemobile – pope or nope?
We now have the answer to the question: “Who on earth is going to buy the new Fisker electric car?” The answer: Pope Francis. Is it pope or dope? Henrik Fisker is a controversial figure in the electric vehicle community. While he is undeniably a prolific designer, he has had a contentious body of work… Continue reading Fisker says it’s going to make an electric popemobile – pope or nope?
Tesla and Fastned create ‘Energy Superhub’ charging station
Tesla and Fastned, a Dutch charging network, are creating what they call an ‘Energy Superhub,’ a large dual-branded charging station in Oxford. Fastned is a Netherland-based company that expanded across other European markets over the last few years. While Tesla owners often stick to Tesla’s own charging stations, Fastned tried to appeal to Tesla drivers… Continue reading Tesla and Fastned create ‘Energy Superhub’ charging station
Tesla cars are reportedly banned from parking at some Chinese government offices over security concerns
Staff at Chinese government offices were told to not park Tesla cars at work, sources told Reuters. Cameras in Tesla’s cars help drivers park, but have left some Chinese officials with security concerns. Tesla faces a potential regulatory clampdown from Chinese authorities. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Some Chinese government employees have been… Continue reading Tesla cars are reportedly banned from parking at some Chinese government offices over security concerns
Tesla (TSLA) increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, now start at $40,000
Tesla has again increased Model 3 and Model Y prices across the lineup. It is the automaker’s fifth incremental price increase on its vehicles in just a few months. Thanks to Tesla’s lack of communications, it’s impossible to know the exact reason behind these price changes, but we are tracking them nonetheless. In February, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, now start at $40,000
Fastned, Tesla to power up Oxford with EV charging superhub
By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read (Reuters) -Dutch charging infrastructure company Fastned has teamed up with Tesla to build electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Oxford, England, it said on Friday, sending its shares higher. Slideshow ( 2 images ) The hub of 38 charging stations, will include 26 ultra-rapid chargers from Fastned and Tesla,… Continue reading Fastned, Tesla to power up Oxford with EV charging superhub
Elon Musk announces June delivery event for its fastest Tesla Model S yet
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company will hold a delivery event for its fastest car yet in June. The Model S Plaid was initially set for February, but was pushed back due to supply chain snags. On Tesla’s website it lists the delivery dates for the Model S Plaid between August and September. See… Continue reading Elon Musk announces June delivery event for its fastest Tesla Model S yet
Tesla is updating Roadster design, 0-60 mph in mind-boggling 1.1 sec with SpaceX package?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the new Roadster design, and it looks like it’s going to achieve a 0-60 mph acceleration in a mind-boggling 1.1 seconds with the SpaceX package. The new Roadster prototype is currently being displayed at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles. We shared a close look at… Continue reading Tesla is updating Roadster design, 0-60 mph in mind-boggling 1.1 sec with SpaceX package?
Ford and SK to build $5bn EV battery plant for US supply chain
NEW YORK/SEOUL — Ford Motor will form a joint venture with South Korea’s SK Innovation to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles in the U.S., the companies said Thursday. Through the venture, named BlueOvalSK, the two partners will invest about $5.3 billion to build a new battery plan in the U.S. The announcement, which comes ahead… Continue reading Ford and SK to build $5bn EV battery plant for US supply chain