Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla Model Y Deep Snow Testing with All Season Tires [VIDEO]

We’ve now seen a handful of snowy, wintry drives in a handful of different Tesla vehicles, though none have depicted quite the same depth of snow that many Canadians are used to seeing all winter long. In a video uploaded by Tesla Canuck, the Model Y owner documents taking his car for some deep snow […]

Tesla Shanghai-Made Model 3 SR+ Review in English [VIDEO]

Tesla Giga Shanghai has been exporting its Model 3s for a few months now, and while the process certainly takes some time, Tesla enthusiasts around the world are saying that the electric vehicles (EVs) are worth the wait. We’re now starting to see some of the first reviews in English on YouTube. In a new […]

Tesla’s Entry into S&P 500 May Increase Index Volatility: Analysts

Tesla (TSLA) is expected to enter the S&P 500 later this month, and the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has been having an incredible year. However, some analysts have expressed concerns over the company’s entry into the index, suggesting that it may not be as smooth sailing as it seems. Investors are gearing up for how […]

Tesla Plans First Supercharger Station in Zhongshan, China

Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly on the rise, with much of the world looking to incentivize consumers into purchasing zero-emissions vehicles. Still, the charging infrastructures in most places require a lot more work in order to make sustainable transportation the norm. In new charging network news, Tesla has shared plans to build a Supercharger station […]

Tesla Completes $5 Billion Stock Sale in 24 Hours

Tesla (TSLA) announced on Tuesday that it would be raising $5 billion (USD) in a new share offering, and it’s already way ahead of the curve. According to a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on late Thursday, Tesla disclosed it completed the sale of its $5 billion in shares and the […]

Britishvolt to Build Britain’s First Gigafactory in Blyth

The cell battery production market is growing right alongside the electric vehicle (EV) market, and for obvious reasons. While Tesla is easily the most established company planning to produce its own batteries, a number of other companies are looking to get in on the action, as the EV battery supply market is just ramping up. […]

Tesla Gigafactory Texas Construction Update: Day 141 [VIDEO]

Tesla has a lot going on around the world, with construction operations in both Germany and the US, along with a new, surprise expansion out at Gigafactory Shanghai. In the US, Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas is making room for the 2021 release and delivery of its Cybertruck, a highly-anticipated electric vehicle (EV) that will be built […]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Begins Expanding to the East [VIDEO]

Even as Tesla has factories under construction in the US and Germany, it’s continuing work on its Tesla Shanghai factory which was technically finished earlier this year. On Thursday, a new video was released on YouTube channel 特斯拉上海超級工廠, depicting the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory, which has begun expanding its operations eastward. While it’s not clear what […]

GM Subsidiary Cruise Testing Driverless Vehicles in San Francisco [VIDEO]

Autonomous driving is a hot topic in the automobile world right now, and while Tesla is the only company with the technology deployed to consumers, even in just a beta form, a number of other companies are working towards debuting their own self-driving technologies in the near future. General Motors’ (GM) autonomous driving subsidiary, Cruise, […]

Rivian Charging Network to Use Unique, Adventurous Locations

Unlike Tesla, electric automaker Rivian is looking to establish its own network of electric chargers across the United States, though it’s taking on a slightly more creative approach to where its chargers land. Rivian plans to build a network of electric vehicle (EV) fast-chargers, most of which will land along interstates and commonly-driven roads. However, […]

Tesla Drops Price of Model 3 in Germany in Q4 Delivery Push

Earlier in the year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted that the company may be on track to deliver half a million vehicles by the end of 2020. The goal is astounding, to be sure, but Tesla is certainly doing every little thing within its power to try to achieve the milestone. In its newest attempt […]

Mercedes-Benz Announces Electric eSprinter Van Lineup

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new line of electric vans, under the new name eSprinter, according to a press release Wednesday. The lineup offers four different van styles with its Electric Versatility Platform; an ambulance, a grocery transporter, a flatbed truck, and the aptly-titled “people mover.” Each eSprinter also offers up to three battery options and […]

Tesla Can Continue Giga Berlin Deforestation Says German Court

Forest clearing operations were halted at Tesla’s Giga Berlin on Monday, after an environmentalist group claimed to a Frankfurt, Germany court that the tree removal would harm hibernating snakes. On Thursday, Reuters shared that environmentalists’ bid to stop the deforestation at Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory site had been rejected by a German court. As a […]