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Tesla Model Y Considered For Police Fleet After Model 3 Test Drive

This is not the first time a government organization has been enamored by Tesla. Welcome the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department as the next candidate in a wave of government organizations that are noticing Tesla vehicles and their worth. We’ve previously reported on other police departments and related government-based fleets that are either already welcoming and… Continue reading Tesla Model Y Considered For Police Fleet After Model 3 Test Drive

Tesla Gigafactory 3 Drone Video Spots 15 Made-in-China Tesla Model 3s

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Tesla Gigafactory 3 Drone Video Spots 15 Made-in-China Tesla Model 3s

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November 3rd, 2019 by Guest Contributor

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The latest Gigafactory Shanghai drone video shows 15 Made-in-China Tesla Model 3 cars parked in the facility’s parking lot, this looks like the first batch of trial production that started at the Gigafactory 3 earlier this month.

During the Tesla Q3 2019 earnings call last week, Elon Musk announced that trial production had started at the Gigafactory Shanghai:

“Regarding Gigafactory, Shanghai, this month we started with trial production at Giga Shanghai and built four vehicles from body, to paint, to general assembly. So this is a … this is a real factory with a tremendous amount of equipment in it. While a lot of people see the outside shell of the factory, which is enormous, and it was essentially underwater in January — it was below the water table literally — what is, I think, much more significant is that we’re able to install massive stamping machines, a fully operational paint shop, and a sophisticated general assembly line in the same period of time, in parallel with the building. I’d like to thank our China team for this extraordinary achievement I’m not aware of any factory of this magnitude in history being constructed in such a short period of time, approximately 10 months. As far as I know, this is unprecedented. And Gigafactory Shanghai will become a template for future growth. We’re planning to build Model Ys in Shanghai as well of course, and build a Gigafactory in Europe and we hope to announce the location to that Gigafactory. In fact, we will announce the location to that Gigafactory before the end of this year.”

All of the 15 trial production Tesla Model 3s we see in the following footage are in solid black color. We’re yet to see Made-in-China Model 3s that are a different color.

Building a giant car production facility like this in 9-10 months is a remarkable achievement, probably this only happens in China.

Tesla is one of the few exceptions of a foreign company or product having such a loyal fan base in China. Tesla enthusiasts continuously visit the Gigafactory 3 and cover the Tesla news. For example, Chao Zhou visited a while ago and brought us the following phase-II construction update.

Another extended video of the Gigafactory 3 from last week shows the enormous progress made since the place was only mud and water, when Elon Musk and other Chinese dignitaries attended the groundbreaking ceremony earlier this year.

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Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm Discusses Elon Musk’s Audacious Goals (Video)

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Published on November 7th, 2019 |

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Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm Discusses Elon Musk’s Audacious Goals (Video)

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November 7th, 2019 by Guest Contributor

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Elon Musk has often come in for criticism because of missed deadlines, over-ambitious forecasts, and, in a few cases, unfulfilled promises. It’s true that production dates for the company’s vehicles have often slipped, many owners are unhappy about delays in delivering Full Self-Driving capability, and the New York-to-Los Angeles driverless Odyssey, originally planned for late 2017, has yet to take place. Musk himself has admitted that he’s always had problems with timelines.

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm

However, let’s look at the other side of the coin. Tesla has achieved the goals of Musk’s Master Plan, progressing from a limited-quantity boutique automobile (the Roadster) to a mass-market sedan (Model 3) on a timeline that, for the auto industry, counts as lightning speed. As other automakers (both incumbents and startups) struggle with their electrification efforts, Tesla is increasing sales, moving on to new models, opening up potentially huge new markets, earning a respectable margin, and making a profit. The word among analysts these days is that the California carmaker has at least a five-year head start on its so-called rivals.

As the old saying goes, whatever Tesla’s doing, it seems to be working. But what if the company is succeeding not in spite of Musk’s overambitious goals, but because of them? That’s what Tesla Chairwoman Robyn Denholm implied in a recent interview on CNBC.

Denholm, an Australian business executive with an extensive background in the auto and tech industries, replaced Musk as Chair of Tesla’s board in November 2018 as part of a settlement with the SEC over his naughty tweets. Her appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box represents a rare chance to hear inside insights about the company from someone whose name isn’t Musk.

“To achieve what Tesla has achieved over the last 5 years, over the last 10 years, you have to set audacious goals and big goals … and then have everybody in the company work like crazy to get there,” Denholm told CNBC. “I think part of it is setting those very big goals so that the company can rally and get behind them and move forward, and move the whole industry forward.”

Denholm sits down to chat with CNBC alongside Billionaire investor Ron Baron (YouTube: CNBC Television)

As examples of Muskian audacity, Denholm cited the California carmaker’s production of 97,000 vehicles last quarter, and its completion of Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai in a mere 10 months, achievements that took many by surprise.

Believe it or not, development of the Shanghai factory is actually ahead of schedule, and it has started production of Model 3 on a trial basis. “There is a huge opportunity for growth in China,” said Denholm with massive understatement.

The advent of electric vehicles has catalyzed a historic shift that will see much of the global auto industry migrate from the US to China (and to a lesser extent, to Europe). Although Tesla is the quintessential American company, it’s no exception to this trend — the firm’s recently announced quarterly results reveal that US sales declined by some 39% over the last year, as Chinese sales grew by 64% (European sales also surged).

Baron Capital founder Ron Baron, whose firm owns around $488 million worth of TSLA shares, joined Denholm on Squawk Box, and reminded us that, while the media makes Musk the focus of its Tesla coverage, the company is no one-man show. Musk may set the “unrealistic” goals, but it takes a massive amount of work by a huge number of people to make them reality.

“They have 42,000 employees. This is not reliant upon one man,” said Baron. “But he has empowered people to be able to make decisions and to be able to do what’s best for the company.”

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Elon Musk taunts Tesla short David Einhorn and makes him smart offer he can’t refuse

Elon Musk sent a public letter to David Einhorn, a famous hedge fund manager who has a big short position on Tesla, and he offered to meet him and have him visit Tesla – a smart move that Einhorn would have a tough time refusing. Einhorn became famous after shorting Lehman Brothers in 2007 before… Continue reading Elon Musk taunts Tesla short David Einhorn and makes him smart offer he can’t refuse

First look at new Tesla Roadster’s trunk hatch with diecast based on CAD model

We get our first look at the new Tesla Roadster’s trunk space and hatch with a diecast version of the car that is based on the CAD model meant for the production. When Tesla unveiled the next-generation Roadster at the Tesla Semi unveiling in 2017, Elon Musk surprised many by saying that the electric supercar… Continue reading First look at new Tesla Roadster’s trunk hatch with diecast based on CAD model

Tesla Cybertruck Debut Set for November 21 in L.A.

It’s finally happening. Tesla will unveil its new “Cybertruck” pickup on November 21, CEO Elon Musk says. After three years of waiting, the new Tesla pickup truck will debut in the Los Angeles area near the SpaceX rocket factory. Musk hasn’t announced official specs, but we learned earlier this year that the Tesla pickup will… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck Debut Set for November 21 in L.A.

Volkswagen’s Shanghai EV plant with SAIC has started trial production -VW CEO

Volkswagen is trying to leapfrog peers by readying two Chinese EV factories by next year, Reuters reported last month. SHANGHAI- Trial production has started at Volkswagen AG‘s (VW) and SAIC Motor Corp Ltd’s $2.5 billion electric vehicle (EV) factory in Shanghai, VW’s chief executive said on Friday, the latest development in the race to sell… Continue reading Volkswagen’s Shanghai EV plant with SAIC has started trial production -VW CEO

Tesla Has A Career Program For Veterans

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Published on November 7th, 2019 |

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Tesla Has A Career Program For Veterans

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November 7th, 2019 by Johnna Crider

Tesla, you may or may not know, has a career program for veterans who have served in the U.S. military. In a country that celebrates its veterans on television yet turns a blind eye to the needs of many vets who are struggling with all types of problems, ranging from PTSD to homelessness, Tesla is one of many American companies that are focusing on employing those who served in our military.

One of the main things Tesla is looking for in employees is that they have a leadership mentality and experience. Tesla wants people who can lead small teams, come up with a plan, and accomplish the mission. Some of the core values that Tesla appreciates in veterans is discipline, attention to detail, and dedication — that sense of loyalty and commitment that veterans often have. Tesla will not only help veterans transition from being members of the military into members of civilian life, but also values the experience that veterans have.

Why Veterans? Why Tesla?
People who have served in the military know how to deal with a crisis as soon as it comes up. That is a good skill for a nimble, fast-growing, constantly improving company.

Tesla is also working toward solving a crisis — one that has been around for a long time and is still unsolved. In fact, this crisis is one that many choose to turn a blind eye to and pretend away.

Solving the crisis of climate change requires more than a direct approach. One can’t just flip a switch and it’s solved. No, this crisis requires people with the passion to change it working many years to do so. It’s a good fit for someone who has come home from war who wants to continue serving our nation, or humanity as a whole.

The Plight of 67,495 U.S. Veterans Today
The idea of homeless veterans is appalling. When people go to serve in the military, the leave behind their families and sometimes end up in situations where there is a really high chance that they may die. When those who are fortunate enough to return home do so, they come home to a country that doesn’t necessarily respect or take care of them.

In an article by The Military Wallet, writer Ryan Guina states, “There are over 630,000 homeless people in America. 67,495 are veterans. It amazes me that in today’s society, over 1 in 10 homeless people in America are veterans.” Ryan shared an infographic that breaks down just how serious the situation is.

Almost a million veterans lived in poverty in the United States in 2018. 20,000 of them with government-sponsored mortgages lost their homes in 2010. 76% of homeless veterans struggle with alcohol, drug, or mental health issues. 30% of veterans ages 18–24 are unemployed.

That person standing in the middle of the road begging you for money as you drive by may have once put on a uniform and served this country. People being judged as junkies or crazies may have given up so much for this nation. Yes, turning to drugs and alcohol is a horrible thing, but instead of judgement, have compassion. Trauma is the number one cause of homelessness. People turn to drugs and alcohol to escape their pain. Sometimes their pain is too much for their minds to take.

With Veterans Day and the holiday season coming forth, we often fleetingly think of those much less fortunate than ourselves before putting them in the backs of our minds as we continue our day-to-day lives. People seem to forget about impoverished Americans, and when the topic comes up, the usual stereotypes come into play. Poor people must have done something wrong to now be poor.

Oh, he is on drugs, so that’s why. Maybe if he didn’t do drugs he wouldn’t be on the streets. Yes, go tell that to the veteran who lost a leg and is living on disability but can’t afford to pay rent because his monthly disability check is just $700.

Go tell the children of homeless parents that they need to just get a job and they will be okay — never mind they are too young to work.

This mentality we have toward the less fortunate needs to drop, because things do change and one day it can happen to you. Homelessness does not discriminate.

America shouldn’t say, “Thank you for your service,” to our veterans. America should demonstrate its gratitude instead. We need more than Veterans Day. We need more companies like Tesla stepping up to work with veterans.
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Volkswagen’s Shanghai EV plant with SAIC has started trial production: VW CEO

A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Trial production has started at Volkswagen AG’s (VW) (VOWG_p.DE) and SAIC Motor Corp Ltd’s (600104.SS) $2.5 billion electric vehicle (EV) factory in Shanghai, VW’s chief executive said on Friday, the latest… Continue reading Volkswagen’s Shanghai EV plant with SAIC has started trial production: VW CEO

Ford Mustang-Inspired Electric Crossover Caught Almost Camo Free

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