Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla’s Berlin Factory May Face 3 Month Delay, Not 6 Says Minister

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, located in Grünheide near Brandenburg, has been plagued by slow approval processes and other delays, as construction nears completion and the company plans to begin production on its electric vehicles (EVs) for the European market. Brandenburg Economic Minister Jörg Steinbach, a familiar German politician who has been supportive of Tesla’s entry into […]

Polestar Launches Digital Key and Updated App Integration

In a press release on Tuesday, Polestar announced the launch of its new digital key and updated app for the Polestar 2, which effectively turns the owner’s smartphone into their secure car key–just like Tesla. The upgrade came in the form of the company’s most recent over-the-air (OTA) update, and also included new integrated vehicle […]

Tesla’s New Battery Tech Made Possible by Canadian Startup

At Tesla’s Battery Day event last year, CEO Elon Musk announced plans to switch from cobalt batteries for its electric vehicles (EVs) to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, effectively cutting the price in half and reinventing the complex process of building nickel cathodes for its batteries. According to TechCrunch, Tesla purchased a handful of patent […]

Tesla Model 3 SR+ in Canada May Include Newer Battery Tech

Based on the spec weight of incoming Model 3 units to Canada, u/Sramyaguchi pointed out that Tesla’s Model 3 Standard Range Plus will allegedly be equipped with the company’s new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The post, as shared on the Tesla Motors subreddit, shows a Model 3 SR+ order screen which displays the electric […]

Israel Sees 1,500 Tesla Model 3 Vehicles Unloading at Port

A ship carrying 1,500 Tesla Model 3 units is unloading its stock this month at Israel’s Ashdod port, according to Al-Monitor. This particular delivery is six times as large as the U.S. automaker’s order in March, and the total amount equates to the amount sold by GM Audi, Renault, Jaguar, Nissan, Mercedes, Mini and others […]

LAZ Parking to Install 500 Tesla Chargers at Lots Across the U.S.

LAZ Parking has announced the addition of 500 new Tesla chargers, coming to LAZ Parking locations across the United States. Company officials said over 85% of its electric vehicle (EV) users across the U.S. are Tesla vehicles, emphasizing the reasoning for the addition of Tesla’s charging systems. The initial launch of the Tesla Superchargers in […]

City of Brampton Launches Battery Electric Passenger Buses

Brampton, Ontario celebrates the launch of new electric buses on Tuesday, which will run on Routes 23 Sandalwood as well as 26 Mount Pleasant, according to Insauga. The city is hosting a virtual event on its Facebook for the unveiling of the four zero-emission buses. The buses are completely battery-powered and each bus is expected […]

Tesla Powerwall+ Energy Storage Specs Revealed

  While Tesla’s Powerwall 2 has been available since 2016, the company’s new Powerwall+ is now being detailed to potential buyers in product information sheets. Tesla plans to share its specifications for the upcoming Powerwall+ energy storage bank, according to a potential Tesla buyer’s product information sheet (via Electrek). The Powerwall is used in tandem […]

China’s NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto See Growth Slowed by Chip Shortage

A global semiconductor chip shortage affected NIO, along with a slew of other China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and others around the world. According to Investors Daily, Chinese automakers NIO, Xpeng Motors, and Li Auto, all saw triple-digit sales growth in this year’s first quarter, despite production being slowed significantly due to an inability to […]

Tesla Led Worldwide Electric Vehicle Sales in Q1 2021

U.S. automaker Tesla was, perhaps unsurprisingly, the dominant force behind the first quarter’s electric vehicle (EV) sales when sorted by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), making up a major portion of the world’s zero-emission vehicle market share. Tesla’s first-quarter sales made up 16% of the overall EV market share, beating out companies like SAIC, Volkswagen Group, […]

Tesla Bolstering Relations with Chinese Regulators, Report Says

Following reports of Tesla owner complaints to China’s regulator, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker has changed its direction with regards to dealing with the country’s regulator. According to industry sources, Tesla is bolstering its government relations team and is increasing engagement with China’s regulators, as reported by Reuters. The increased focus on interacting directly […]

Tesla China Promo: Free Enhanced Autopilot, Supercharging and More

According to @Ray4Tesla, Tesla China is offering various perks for the upcoming Chinese Labor Day Break, which runs from May 1 to May 5. The perks include free use of Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) for 45 days for any vehicles delivered before June 30, unlimited free Supercharging during the break, and a 25% discount on all […]

Cyberlandr Tesla Cybertruck Camper Concept Tops $50 Million in Preorders

Stream It, Inc.’s CyberLandr futuristic camper for the Tesla Cybertruck has exceeded $50 million in preorders with more than 1,000 preorders in just 15 days, according to a press release from the company. The Cybertruck camper includes a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom while in use, and disappearing entirely when it’s being stowed or […]