Tag: Tesla

China’s cash-strapped EV maker Nio in talks with Hefei on funding

Chinese cash-strapped electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc said it had signed framework agreements with Hefei‘s city government on a fundraising of more than 10 billion yuan ($1.42 billion) and new manufacturing facilities. Loss-making Nio is the most prominent among dozens of Chinese electric vehicle startups vying to become the next Tesla Inc. All are hampered by dwindling demand in the world’s largest car… Continue reading China’s cash-strapped EV maker Nio in talks with Hefei on funding

It’s Time: Tesla Confirms Model Y Deliveries Will Start In March

All signs already pointed for that: an official EPA rating, the NHTSA database, videos, SOP – Start Of Production – rumors, and more rumors. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. The Model Y would arrive ahead of schedule. Tesla has officially confirmed that by sending its reservation holders a message that it will start deliveries of… Continue reading It’s Time: Tesla Confirms Model Y Deliveries Will Start In March

Tesla’s Battery Costs Are Dropping Quickly

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article comes to us courtesy of EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at InsideEVs, nor have we been paid by EVANNEX to publish these articles. We find the company’s perspective as an aftermarket supplier of Tesla accessories interesting and are happy to share its content… Continue reading Tesla’s Battery Costs Are Dropping Quickly

Tesla starts confirming Model Y deliveries to customers

Tesla is starting to confirm Model Y deliveries to customers for next month after starting low volume production in January. In March of last year, Tesla unveiled the Model Y, an all-electric crossover based on the Model 3, with up to 300 miles of range. At the time, the automaker guided deliveries to start in the… Continue reading Tesla starts confirming Model Y deliveries to customers

UPDATE 1-Chinese EV maker Nio in talks with Hefei on funding, plants

(Adds background) BEIJING, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Chinese cash-strapped electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc said it had signed framework agreements with Hefei’s city government on a fundraising of more than 10 billion yuan ($1.42 billion) and new manufacturing facilities. Loss-making Nio is the most prominent among dozens of Chinese electric vehicle startups vying to… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Chinese EV maker Nio in talks with Hefei on funding, plants

U.S. safety board to issue new recommendations in probe of fatal Tesla Autopilot crash

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to establish the probable cause of a fatal March 2018 Tesla Autopilot crash in California and will issue a series of safety recommendations, two people briefed on the matter said on Monday. FILE PHOTO: The company logo is pictured on… Continue reading U.S. safety board to issue new recommendations in probe of fatal Tesla Autopilot crash

A look at the demanding schedule of Elon Musk, who plans his day in 5-minute slots, constantly multitasks, and avoids phone calls

Musk kicks off his day bright and early, rising at about 7 a.m. In a Reddit AMA, he said he usually gets “almost exactly 6 hours on average.” Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Source: Business Insider Musk usually skips breakfast. Occasionally, he will slow down long enough to grab a quick coffee and an omelette.… Continue reading A look at the demanding schedule of Elon Musk, who plans his day in 5-minute slots, constantly multitasks, and avoids phone calls

Tesla under scrutiny again over fatal crash on Autopilot

Tesla is under scrutiny again over a fatal crash on Autopilot in 2018. ​The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that it is holding a public hearing tomorrow to “determine the probable cause of the fatal crash.” On March 23, 2018, a Model X hit the median barrier on highway 101 in Mountain View, California,… Continue reading Tesla under scrutiny again over fatal crash on Autopilot