Stories by Alex Diaz

A Canadian national residing in China was detained in New York under accusations of attempting to illicitly sell Tesla’s proprietary battery manufacturing technology. Klaus Pflugbeil faced arrest in Long Island after federal prosecutors charged him with the theft of trade secrets, following a sting operation involving undercover agents. The U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern […]

Sandy Munro has started his teardown of Tesla’s Cybertruck. The ‘Teardown Titan’ and his team has shared some first photos of the Cybertruck getting disassembled. The first images shared show a teardown of the panels inside the front trunk, or “frunk”. Here, we see the vehicle’s massive castings, which look coated, while the whole underside […]

Recent testing conducted by Car and Driver has highlighted the Tesla Cybertruck’s energy efficiency, particularly the impact of the tonneau cover’s open or closed position on the vehicle’s range. The tests focused on the 834-hp tri-motor “Cyber Beast” model of the Cybertruck, outfitted with 35-inch all-terrain tires. Testers aimed to quantify the electric pickup’s energy […]

Rivian owners can now access select Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. and Canada, expanding the availability of charging for owners of the former’s electric vehicles. Tesla announced on Monday, “Select Superchargers now available for Rivian owners,” directing owners to “Download the Tesla App to charge,” by clicking here. At the end of February, Tesla shared […]

Tesla undertook a rigorous real-world test of its Cybertruck by tackling one of the most challenging off-road terrains known to the automotive world – the Baja 1000 race course. A new video shared on YouTube titled, “Road to Cybertruck,” wasn’t just a thrilling adventure but a crucial test in natural conditions. The team from Tesla […]

India, in a strategic move to boost electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing within its borders, announced on Friday a reduction in import taxes for EVs. This policy adjustment is contingent on automakers committing to an investment of at least $500 million and starting local production within three years. The move significantly benefits Tesla, aligning with the […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to produce Semi, the company’s electric truck model, in Grünheide, Germany, at its Giga Berlin factory. This news came during Musk’s brief visit to Berlin, where he addressed Tesla employees following a recent fire at the facility started by activists, resulting in a brief factory shut down. During his […]

The durability of Tesla’s Cybertruck glass was rigorously tested through a series of escalating impacts by The Kilowatts. The test started with no damage from lightweight objects such as ping pong and golf balls. Progression to a baseball, akin to the one used at Tesla’s delivery event, similarly failed to fracture the glass. Notably, a […]

Tesla’s factory in Grünheide, Germany, has resumed power since Monday evening, as confirmed by an internal email from the electric car manufacturer. According to the email, repair work carried out by the power supplier Edis was completed “faster than originally planned,” reports Handelsblatt. Andre Thierig, Senior Director, Manufacturing Giga Berlin, confirmed this news on LinkedIn, […]

Image via SoyaCincau After an eight-month wait, Tesla has started the delivery of its Model Y vehicles to Malaysian customers. The initial batch of Model Y compact crossover SUVs, comprising 80 units, was distributed today at Tesla Cyberjaya. This marks the start of numerous forthcoming deliveries over the coming days and months, notes SoyaCincau. The […]

Tesla has reportedly started offering a retrofit option for select Model 3 vehicles, offering an upgrade to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs along with enhanced rear springs and dampers. This update is aimed at models originally equipped with the 2170 battery packs. Notably, the retrofit is said to improve 0-60 mph acceleration times, according […]

Porsche has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the addition of two high-performance models: the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the Weissach package. These models are notable for their superior electric power capabilities, surpassing 1,084 horsepower. Specifically, the Taycan Turbo GT shows a power consumption of 21.6 – 20.7 kWh/100 […]

Starlink has announced significant advancements in reducing network latency, a critical measure of internet speed and efficiency. The satellite internet provider from SpaceX has reported a notable reduction in both median and worst-case latency for its global user base. “We have meaningfully reduced median and worst-case latency for users around the world,” said Starlink on […]

Tesla’s performance in China has shown a significant uptick, with the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) reporting 30,224 exports for Tesla China in February. This data, analyzed by industry expert Roland Pircher, underlines the company’s expanding footprint in the Chinese market. Additionally, with the recently released wholesale figures, it is now confirmed that Tesla’s local […]

Tesla owners who have accused the company of misrepresenting the estimated driving ranges of its electric vehicles were directed by a federal judge to resolve their disputes through individual arbitration rather than through class action lawsuits. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, based in Oakland, California, ruled on Thursday that the drivers had agreed to […]