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Tesla Model Y in Germany Adds More Fleece Lining in Trunk Area
It’s not uncommon for Tesla to make small changes to each of its vehicles as they come out, and with a new factory in Germany, the company has officially switched out the C pillar down trim in that region. Tesla has switched out the C pillar down trim from plastic paneling to a fleece cover […]
Tesla 2022.4.5.18 Update Rolling Out [Release Notes]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.4.5.18 software update, as detected by @Teslascope, on a Model 3 in Viken, Norway. This particular vehicle from the Teslascope fleet was previously on Tesla’s 2022.4.5.16 software update. No word on what’s exactly new yet, but when 2022.4.5.18 release notes are available, we’ll update this story accordingly. We suspect […]
Tesla Enters 1 Trillion Market Cap Territory Again on Recent Surge
Tesla’s market cap has again entered the 1 trillion market cap territory, as the stock’s trajectory continues its upward swing over the past week. Shares of Tesla have gained about 20% over the past five days and 31% over the past month, currently trading at $1005 per share as of writing. Tesla’s market cap now […]
Tesla’s Giga Texas Opening Party Faces Opposition from Environmental Groups
Earlier this week, Tesla received permit approval to proceed with its GigaFest grand opening party for its newest Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. The grand opening event set for April 7 will offer tours of the new 8 million square-foot factory, live music on two stages and capacity for up to 15,000 people to attend. But […]
Tesla Model Y with Crimson Red Paint Teased at Giga Berlin [PICS]
Tesla fans have caught a few glimpses at the automaker’s upcoming crimson red color, and a new set of photos surfaced on Wednesday depicting the vehicle under privacy wraps. A Tesla Model Y from Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg featuring the coveted crimson red paint job was spotted under wraps and shared in photos on Wednesday by @Tesla_Adri. […]
Hertz Adds Tesla’s Model Y to its Rental Fleet
Rental vehicle company Hertz is beginning to add electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet, with a new listing on its website showing that the company is ready to expand its EV offerings. Hertz now plans to add thousands of Tesla Model Y units to its rental fleet, according to the company’s website (via @SawyerMerritt). While […]
Tesla Semi Spotted in Palo Alto, California [PIC]
Tesla’s upcoming electric Semi has been on the public’s mind for years now, and as the vehicle gets closer to coming to fruition, users are seeing the truck around in the wild. A Tesla Semi was spotted in Palo Alto, California as shared in a photo posted to Reddit on Tuesday. The photo shows a […]
Here’s Elon Musk’s Speech to Tesla Giga Berlin Factory Workers [VIDEO]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was in attendance at the first delivery event at the automaker’s new facility in Germany, and after the event, Musk gave a speech to factory workers about the success of the first delivery. Musk’s exclusive speech to factory workers at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg was shared by the Tesla Welt Podcast on Tuesday. […]
U.S. SEC Reiterates Elon Musk Should Abide to Twitter Oversight Agreement
The top securities regulator in the U.S. called out Tesla CEO Elon Musk this week, saying he needs to remain in compliance with advanced approval for his use of Twitter. A filing with a federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday shows that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked Musk to remain bound to […]
Tesla’s GigaFest Texas Grand Opening Event Permit Approved
Tesla is preparing to open another U.S. factory in Austin, Texas in the coming weeks Travis County, Texas officials approved Tesla’s GigaFest Texas grand opening party at the new Gigafactory in Austin, just two weeks ahead of the event, as reported by @BlueSkyKites on Tuesday (via @Sawyer_Merritt). According to a note, the event includes a […]
Tesla’s Germany-Made Model Y Gets Trunk Cargo Cover, Like China [PICS]
Newer Model Y units delivered from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory began including cargo hooks and a cover last month, and now it appears that the new German Model Y units will also include the feature. Tesla’s made-in-Germany Model Y units are delivering with the same cargo covers and hooks as those made in China, as seen […]
Tesla Delivers First Model Y Cars at Giga Berlin, Elon Musk Gives Speech [VIDEO]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been a good hype man for his electric vehicle (EVs) company Tesla, and the opening of a new factory in Germany has him celebrating once again. Tesla and Musk oversaw the initial delivery of 30 Grünheide-built vehicles from its new Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg on Tuesday, according to Reuters. @Tesla_Adri also shared […]
Elon Musk Confirms Attendance at Tesla’s Giga Berlin Delivery Event
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed he will be in attendance at the company’s upcoming delivery event at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, slated for Tuesday, March 22. Musk will personally hand over the first production cars assembled at the factory to customers. “Excited to hand over the first production cars made by Giga Berlin-Brandenburg tomorrow!” the Tesla […]
Tesla Megapacks to Power Edify Energy Storage Projects in Australia
Edify, an Australian solar and battery energy storage developer, on Monday announced three new energy storage facilities in New South Wales, Australia, powered by Tesla’s Megapack batteries — reports Renewables Now. The Megapack is a commercial-grade energy storage solution from Tesla that is typically deployed to solar farms, energy storage sites, and other large-scale electricity projects. Edify’s planned […]
Tesla Reiterates Call to Action on Oklahoma Bill Banning Direct Car Sales
After an Oklahoma bill stopping Tesla and other automakers from selling direct vehicles in the state passed the first round of legislation, Tesla is once again asking its fans to reach out to local representatives. Tesla has reiterated a previous call for fans to make their voices heard on Oklahoma House Bill 3994, according to […]