Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Inspecting the Tesla Model Y Body Structure [VIDEO]
image via Munro Live The Tesla Model Y continues to attract analysis and reviews from all kinds of different sources. In a new installment of Munro Live’s Tesla Model Y tear downs, viewers get a closer look at the electric vehicle’s body structure. Munro Live also delves into the vehicle’s hot-formed steel, the internal structure, […]
Tesla’s China-made Model 3 Sales Down from March to April 2020
The Tesla Model Y has been receiving lots of attention lately, and for good reason. Similarly, Tesla’s halted operations in the United States provide a lively topic of discussion for many both involved in and observing the electric vehicle landscape. However, many forget that Tesla has expanded its market to China. In addition to the […]
Automakers in Michigan Reopen Along with Tesla in California
Tesla’s decision to reopen its Fremont, California production factory despite lawmakers’ objections has gotten the attention of many. However, as an automaker, Tesla certainly isn’t the only company to resume its production in the face of the recent coronavirus outbreak. In a similar announcement this week, many Michigan automotive companies are returning to work. On […]
Tutorial: Using the Steering Wheel in the Tesla Model Y and Button Controls
The new Tesla Model Y is full of new features. As such, many drivers are still learning all the ins and outs. In this week’s tutorial, we’ll take a look at the different options and controls available to drivers of the Tesla Model Y. Feel free to follow along with the Tesla Model Y Owner’s […]
Tesla Restarts Production at California Factory, Defying Local County Rules
After suing Alameda County in California over its inability to restart production at its Fremont factory, CEO Elon Musk just went ahead and began production this afternoon, anyways. Musk made the announcement on Twitter, saying, "Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone...
Tesla Plans to Reopen Fremont Factory This Week, Details ‘Getting Back to Work’
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc. plans to bring employees back to work in its Fremont, California factory as soon as this week. The company has faced numerous challenges due to the recent coronavirus outbreak in the United States. While Tesla experienced some problems with the virus earlier in the year in China, things in the […]
How Does the Tesla Model Y Improve Upon the Model 3? [VIDEO]
image via Car Confections Some have said that the Tesla Model Y is the best electric vehicle that Tesla makes. Some have shared complaints over minor absences in the vehicle’s design. In any case, there’s no doubting the fact that the Model Y has certainly been receiving lots of attention since its launch in March. […]
Tesla Patents a New Battery Cell with Tabless Electrode
Electric vehicle maker and green energy provider Tesla Inc. makes headlines quite frequently. With an eccentric CEO and innovative products, the company holds a strong appeal from both engineering and cultural standpoints. However, some of its more important projects get overlooked at some points. One such project comes in the form of a new battery […]
Testing the Limits of the Tesla Model X Cheetah Mode [VIDEO]
image via i1Tesla The latest software update from Tesla brought some interesting features to the table. Some of the new launch modes designed to improve performance are among the most compelling features in the new update. Of these new launch modes, Cheetah Mode has received some particularly close attention among Tesla drivers. In a new […]
Top Gear’s Chris Harris Drives the Porsche Taycan Turbo S [VIDEO]
image via Top Gear on BBC Porsche enters the world of electric vehicles with an impressive new offering. While the electric vehicle climate receives lots of hype and talk from Tesla Inc., how does a classic auto maker like Porsche stack up against other electric vehicles? In a new video from the BBC series Top […]
Tesla Obtains Major Loan for Shanghai Gigafactory
Tesla continues to expand its production efforts around the globe. While in the United States, its main production factory in Fremont, California remains closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tesla has plans for its Shanghai facility. As a matter of fact, Tesla recently secured a major loan for Chinese production. The electric vehicle manufacturer secured […]
Tweets Suggest Tesla May Be Moving Out of California
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter this week once again. In this week’s statements, Musk addressed his frustrations with local California authorities regarding the shut downs of the Tesla factory located in Fremont, California. In the tweets, Musk threatened to move production from California to Texas or Nevada. The tweets followed a phase […]
Local Government Shuts Down Tesla’s Factory Restart in California
After weathering much of the storm brought on by the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, Tesla Inc. looked to restart its production efforts at their Gigafactory located in Fremont, California. As shelter in place orders relax to begin revamping the economy in California and elsewhere, it looked as though Tesla would be clear to […]
Elon Musk and Joe Rogan Discuss the Tesla Roadster and More
image via The Joe Rogan Experience Elon Musk and Joe Rogan have quite a storied history together. In 2018 the Tesla CEO made a notable appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience.” During the interview, Musk smoked cannabis, leading to some disastrous results for his company’s stock price and reputation. Now, in another […]
Tesla Suspends Production at its Factory in China
image via Aly Song at Reuters Tesla has run into problems at yet another one of its major production facilities. Sources at Bloomberg reported that Tesla had to suspend operations at its Shanghai Gigafactory this week. The announcement now marks the global halt of Tesla production facilities, as Tesla’s Fremont, California Gigafactory also remains closed. […]