BEIJING/MELBOURNE, July 23 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk urged miners to produce more nickel, a key ingredient in the batteries that power the company’s electric cars, warning the current cost of batteries remained a big hurdle to the company’s growth. “Tesla will give you a giant contract for a long period of time… Continue reading ‘Please mine more nickel,’ Musk urges as Tesla boosts production
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Elon Musk on Tesla Self-Driving: ‘I can almost go from my house to work with no intervention’
Elon Musk said that he is testing Tesla’s latest alpha built of its self-driving system and claim that he can “almost” go from his house to work without intervention. Last year, Musk announced Tesla’s plan to deploy 1 million “Robotaxi” vehicles for a self-driving ride-sharing network by the end of 2020. The goal is to improve… Continue reading Elon Musk on Tesla Self-Driving: ‘I can almost go from my house to work with no intervention’
Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster production in California within 12-18 months
Elon Musk made a rare comment about Tesla Roadster production, which had been delayed a few times, and he hinted at a start to production in California within 12 to 18 months. When Tesla first unveiled the new Roadster in 2017, Musk said that it was coming in 2020. While Tesla never officially delayed the… Continue reading Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster production in California within 12-18 months
Tesla Will Build ‘GigaTexas’ to Crank Out Cybertrucks
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including Tesla, which said Wednesday that it will officially open its largest factory yet in the Lone Star State. “GigaTexas” will span a nearly 2,000-acre site near Austin, just 15 minutes from the city’s downtown and five minutes from its airport. On a call with investors to discuss its most recent… Continue reading Tesla Will Build ‘GigaTexas’ to Crank Out Cybertrucks
Electric bus maker Proterra considers deal to go public: sources
(Reuters) – U.S. electric bus manufacturer Proterra Inc is considering going public through a merger with a blank-check company, eschewing the traditional initial public offering that it explored last year, according to people familiar with the matter. Burlingame, California-based Proterra would become the latest electric vehicle maker to merge with a special purpose acquisition company… Continue reading Electric bus maker Proterra considers deal to go public: sources
@Geely: Thu 23 Jul 2020Lotus to establish new advanced technology centre at University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus Read more
• Lotus Cars will establish a new advanced technology centre in Wellesbourne, UK • Lotus Engineering – the consultancy division of Group Lotus – will also base its HQ at the new site • The facility represents a new partnership between Lotus and WMG (formerly Warwick Manufacturing Group) at the University of Warwick • … Continue reading @Geely: Thu 23 Jul 2020Lotus to establish new advanced technology centre at University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus Read more
It’s official — Tesla picks Austin, Texas as the location for its new $1 billion Cybertruck factory (TSLA)
Tesla will build its newest factory in Austin, Texas, the company said Wednesday. Tulsa, Austin, and other cities had fiercely competed in recent months to win the $1 billion investment. Eventually, the plant will make Tesla’s Cybertruck and hire up to 5,000 workers, the company said. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. It’s official… Continue reading It’s official — Tesla picks Austin, Texas as the location for its new $1 billion Cybertruck factory (TSLA)
Tesla has chosen the site of its next US factory (TSLA)
Tesla has selected the site for its next US factory. At first, the electric-car maker did not disclose the site’s location. But after this story was published, Tesla said the factory will be built in Austin, Texas. Are you a current or former Tesla employee? Do you have an opinion about what it’s like to… Continue reading Tesla has chosen the site of its next US factory (TSLA)
Tesla brings back pop-up store concept inside a trailer
Tesla brought back its deployable mobile pop-up store concept as it is expanding into central Europe, a new market for the automaker. Before Tesla started to expand its retail presence with brick and mortar stores, the automaker came up with a strategy to deploy mobile “pop-up” stores. Electrek reported on the concept back in 2015… Continue reading Tesla brings back pop-up store concept inside a trailer
Tesla Model 3 dealer offers group buy discount in China, Tesla denies involvement
A Chinese car dealer group is offering a group buy on Tesla Model 3 vehicles at a discount, but Tesla denied any involvement — including offering a lower price. Some automakers or dealerships will offer group buy discounts for larger volumes, but Tesla is not one of them. The California-based automaker prides itself on offering… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 dealer offers group buy discount in China, Tesla denies involvement