An artist’s impression of a proposal by Dutch company Hardt Hyperloop to build a hyperloop system linking Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport to major European cities is seen in this handout image obtained by Reuters on June 10, 2020. Plompmozes/Hardt Hyperloop/via REUTERS. LONDON (Reuters) – Passenger-packed pods speeding through vacuum tubes linking Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport to European… Continue reading Dutch study shows hyperloop may be substitute to short-haul flights
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Four Tesla workers at main factory Model S/X line test positive for COVID-19
A Tesla employee with knowledge of the situation told Electrek that four workers on the company’s main Model S/X assembly line tested positive for coronavirus today. The affected employees, who have the title of production associates, worked on the same part of the assembly line. This news follows a Washington Post article earlier today that… Continue reading Four Tesla workers at main factory Model S/X line test positive for COVID-19
Tesla launches new car-sharing feature to simplify access
Tesla has launched a new feature that simplifies sharing your car with other people – another step toward its self-driving car-sharing network. With Model 3, Tesla focused on designing around self-driving and car-sharing/ride-sharing capability. Things like the center display, the cabin-facing camera, and using your phone as a key were meant to facilitate launching such… Continue reading Tesla launches new car-sharing feature to simplify access
Nikola Motor to open pre-orders for fuel cell pickup truck to compete with Ford, Tesla
Nikola Motor Company, the Arizona startup that made its debut as a publicly traded company June 4, will open reservations later this month for a hydrogen fuel cell electric pickup truck that was designed to compete with the Ford F-150. Reservations, or pre-orders, will open June 29 for the hydrogen-electric pickup truck known as the… Continue reading Nikola Motor to open pre-orders for fuel cell pickup truck to compete with Ford, Tesla
Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
Tesla added new Model Y orders to its referral program — a surprising move so early in deliveries — and it could be indicating weak demand. Early on, Tesla put in place a referral program that rewarded existing owners for referring new buyers. Last year, Tesla ended its original referral program, citing concerns with the… Continue reading Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
Tesla UK factory rumor gains some traction as Elon Musk gets involved
The rumor that Tesla is looking for a location for a factory in the UK is gaining traction as there are now local reports that Musk went to visit the UK last weekend. Last week, we reported on local reports in the UK that Tesla was working with the government to look for a site… Continue reading Tesla UK factory rumor gains some traction as Elon Musk gets involved
Musk Email Leaked: Tesla Model Y Must Be Top Priority & Without Issues
According to a leaked email from CEO Elon Musk to employees, Tesla is experiencing Model Y manufacturing and supply chain challenges. In addition, Musk makes it clear that he’s aware some employees are dealing with difficult conditions on one assembly line. Musk refers to the Model Y, and says “especially GA,” as a top priority… Continue reading Musk Email Leaked: Tesla Model Y Must Be Top Priority & Without Issues
Tesla may build 12-seat electric VANS that zip passengers at 127 mph through an underground tunnel – Daily Mail
Tesla may build 12-seat electric VANS capable of carting passengers at 127 mph through an underground tunnel The electric vans would be used in a plan in San Bernardino County A project would develop a nearly 3-mile tunnel between Rancho Cucamonga and the Ontario International Airport The vans would zip passengers between the points at 127… Continue reading Tesla may build 12-seat electric VANS that zip passengers at 127 mph through an underground tunnel – Daily Mail
Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp up problem in leaked email
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is facing some Model Y production issues in a new leaked email to employees. Due to the pandemic, Tesla had to shut down its Fremont factory at a really bad time – just as they were starting to ramp up Model Y production. They started back up last month,… Continue reading Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp up problem in leaked email
Tesla’s second largest shareholder invests $35 million in air taxi startup Lilium
German air taxi startup Lilium said on Monday it has raised an additional $35 million to fuel its goal of launching an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle by 2025. That’s in addition to $240 million raised by the company in early March, when much of the globe began to feel the effects of… Continue reading Tesla’s second largest shareholder invests $35 million in air taxi startup Lilium