Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Dubai-based taxi company, Arabia Taxi Dubai, announced the addition of 269 Tesla Model 3 cars to its fleet in a significant step towards meeting sustainable transport targets. The company, a subsidiary of the Economic Group Holdings owned by Sheikh Majid bin Hamad Al Qasimi, has signed an exclusive agreement with Tesla to support the transition […]

Summary: Tesla raises its 2023 capital expenditure forecast to between $7 billion and $9 billion, up from $6 billion to $8 billion, in response to growing EV demand. The company is aggressively ramping up production, expanding its Nevada Gigafactory, and increasing output at its Berlin and Austin factories. For the first time, Tesla has begun […]

Tesla has started producing a version of its Model Y electric vehicle (EV) in Shanghai, set to be exported to Canada, marking the first time the company will ship cars from China to North America, according to an insider source and a production memo obtained by Reuters. This move connects Tesla’s most cost-efficient factory globally […]

Summary: Travelers Rest Police Department introduces Tesla Model Y patrol cars. Electric vehicles provide unique safety features and improved pursuit capabilities. Lower maintenance costs and eco-friendliness make Teslas an attractive addition to the fleet. In a bid to help the environment and catch violators more efficiently, the Travelers Rest Police Department has introduced two new […]

Summary California state court jury rules in favor of Tesla, finding that the Autopilot feature did not fail to perform safely in a crash. Justine Hsu, who filed the lawsuit in 2020, sought more than $3 million in damages, alleging defects in Autopilot and the airbag. The trial’s outcome could influence future cases related to […]

Volkswagen is taking a significant step forward in its electric vehicle strategy in North America, announcing the construction of its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. With a planned investment of up to €4.8 billion / CAD$7 billion by 2030, the facility will have an annual production capacity of up to 90 […]

Select models of Tesla’s Model Y now qualify for the iZEV $5,000 federal rebate in Canada, while also now eligible for select provincial rebates as well. This is possible because the Model Y RWD has returned to Canada, priced at $59,990 CAD (via @SawyerMerritt). This car has an estimated EPA range of 394 km and […]

Tesla continues to tweak its pricing in the United States, this time increasing the price of the Model S and Model X, as noted by @Tslachan. Check out the price increases below for Model S: Model S AWD: $87,490 (was $84,990; +$2,500) Plaid: $107,490 (was $104,990; +$2,500) Here are the price increase for Model X: […]

Summary: ARK predicts Tesla’s share price at $2,000 by 2027, with $2,500 and $1,400 as bull and bear cases. Robotaxi business contributes significantly to Tesla’s expected enterprise value and EBITDA in 2027. Updated model factors in autonomous ride-hail services, capital efficiency, and energy storage deployment. ARK Investment Management has released an updated open-source Tesla model, […]

SpaceX’s Starship took a significant leap forward with today’s initial flight test of the fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket, launched from Starbase in Texas. Starship made history at 8:33 a.m. CT, as it lifted off from the orbital launch pad for the first time. The vehicle reached an unprecedented apogee of around 39 […]

Summary: Honda debuted two prototypes, the e:NP2 and e:NS2, and a concept model, the e:N SUV 序, at Auto Shanghai 2023, as part of its e:N Series EV lineup. The automaker aims for 100% EV sales in China by 2035, with plans to introduce 10 Honda-brand EV models in the country by 2027. The new […]

SpaceX today completed its first flight test of Starship, lifting off from the pad in Starbase in Texas. The first launch wasn’t without some drama, as the countdown to 40 seconds paused, before some more last-minute flight checks, to only resume to counting down to launch. The roaring sound of 31 Raptor engines lighting up […]

Tesla’s mobile app was updated to version 4.20.69 today (naturally!) and the release notes indicate a couple of new updates, but one major addition is trip planning from the app. According to the release notes, Tesla says “Phone Key pairing no longer requires your Key Card to complete”. It’s unclear why they removed this step […]

Summary: JLR commits £15 billion ($16.4 billion USD) to advance its electric-first future, transforming UK plants into all-electric facilities. The company adopts a House of Brands approach to emphasize the unique character of Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar. The first all-electric Range Rover and reimagined luxury electric Jaguars signal the beginning of an exciting […]

Summary: Rivian plans to open its growing EV charging network to the public as early as next year. The company aims to build a network of 600 charging stations within two years across the US and Canada. Rivian could receive government funds starting in 2024 to expand its charging network, provided its chargers are open […]