Stories by Peter McGuthrie

German Court Again Orders Tesla to Stop Clearing Trees at Giga Berlin

In spite of earlier reports that Tesla would have “every assistance” from the German government in its construction goals, the California-based company has been stopped up three times by German courts in the past several weeks. And in the newest blow to the company’s morale, it has been asked to stop cutting down trees at […]

Tesla Owns 12 GigaPress Casting Machines Says Sandy Munro [VIDEO]

We all know about Tesla’s GigaPress casting machine by this point, but according to auto expert Sandy Munro, Tesla has more of them than just the one – in fact, they have eleven more of them. In a recent interview with Munro, host All Things EV Podcast host Sean Mitchell asked Munro about Tesla’s GigaPress […]

‘Teslanaires’ Detail How Tesla Vaulted Them into Millionaires

A new wave of millionaires have risen out of Tesla’s (TSLA) stocks this year, and many, like Brandon Smith, are cashing out after Tesla’s biggest year yet. Smith, according to Bloomberg, put $10,000 of his own savings into Tesla’s stock in late 2017, marking his first time investing in a company. Then, he would take […]

Toyota President Criticizes “Excessive Hype” Over Electric Vehicles

As legacy automakers brace themselves for the inevitable onset of sustainable transportation, many auto companies are resisting changes to the current industry – and likely to their own detriments. Thursday, Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s President, said that electric vehicles (EVs) are overhyped, including that Japan would run out of electricity in the same summer if every […]

Electrify Canada EV Charging Stations Launch in Quebec

While the zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure in most countries throughout the world remains a major barrier to the mainstream onset of electric vehicles (EVs), many companies are working hard to establish charging solutions to counter the dilemma. Electrify Canada has opened its first two charging stations in the province of Quebec, Canada, details a spokesperson […]

Best Electric Cars: Top Rated EV is the Tesla Model 3 Says Edmunds

As far as electric vehicles (EVs) go, there aren’t many options to choose from compared to the rest of the automobile industry. Still, the Tesla Model 3 is arguably the one that most consumers know off the top of their heads, and it’s definitely the top-selling EV worldwide. Wednesday, Edmunds released its picks for 2020’s […]

Randy Pobst Recalls Pikes Peak Tesla Model 3 Crash in Detail

We’ve reported our fair share of Tesla accidents, but those happening to a race car driver are far and few between. However, a recent story has surfaced by one of the most consistent Tesla racers we know, and it’s details are telling. On Wednesday, Tesla driver Randy Pobst wrote about his experience crashing in a […]

Tesla Model Y Heat Pump Cold Weather Test at -11C (12F) [VIDEO]

The addition of the heat pump to the Model Y has changed the game for the electric utility vehicle in terms of efficiency, and the results are just beginning to show. On Wednesday, YouTube channel Tesla Canuck released a new video, testing out the new Tesla Model Y heat pump in -11 degree (Celsius) weather. […]

Spokane Police to Add Tesla Model Y SUVs to the Fleet

A number of US police departments are looking to test out Tesla patrol cars, with the newest city having just voted to do the same. On Monday, Spokane, Washington city council voted to purchase four Tesla Model Y units for its patrol fleet, as reported by the Spokesman Review. Council President Breean Beggs was one […]