Starting production at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin was originally slated for July, but requirements from the German government’s Federal Immission Control Act, which holds that certain deadlines must be met during a facility’s construction and licensing processes, according to Handelsblatt. In a statement to the publication, a Brandenburg Economic Minister said that if it were the […]
Tesla has been subject to its fair share of odd government requirements, like the direct sales bills the company has had to fight in numerous states. More recently, however, Tesla’s service center in New Orleans, Lousiana has come under fire for a law prohibiting warranty repairs, which may jeopardize the company’s ability to stay in […]
It’s no surprise that electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise worldwide, but according to new reports from Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book, the U.S. EV market outpaced the general auto market, marking an ongoing shift in consumer interest towards zero-emission vehicles. In the U.S. during the first quarter of 2021, consumers purchased almost […]
Despite concerns over Tesla’s quality control following an incident of protest at Auto Shanghai, Tesla has stated that it may be looking to tailor new vehicles to the Chinese market, which is both an important market for the U.S.-based company and is also the world’s largest auto market. At the Auto Shanghai car expo this […]
Tuesday morning, the all-electric 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV earned the title of best electric car from this year’s Best Hybrid, Plug-in, and Electric Cars of 2021 list from U.S. News (via Mashable), effectively knocking the Tesla Model 3 out from the list’s best car spot. While the Model 3 remained unrepresented by the list, the […]
After two passengers in a Tesla Model S fatally crashed Saturday, the Wall Street Journal and a number of local media outlets were heavily criticized by Tesla CEO Elon Musk for misreporting details on the crash. And in a new update, a Texas police chief has corrected some of the details originally reported. On Monday, […]
Tesla released its 2021.4.16 software update this evening, detected on a Model 3 in China, according to @TeslaFi. Software version 2021.4.16 was just detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range in Sichuan China on https://t.co/uh4cmi9Zso. Follow the release at https://t.co/b5bCWrKlB8 — TeslaFi (@teslafi) April 20, 2021 This update doesn’t contain the highly anticipated next version […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Monday afternoon the fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S was not on Autopilot, despite what local police had suspected in Harris County in Houston, Texas. Musk responded to Ahmad A Dalhat (@Amart15416132), who had questioned the Wall Street Journal’s take on the story. “This doesn’t make sense. There […]
Two people died Saturday night following the crash of a 2019 Tesla Model S, in which authorities report no one was in the driver’s seat during a preliminary investigation, according to CP24 and MSN. A Harris County constable later told KHOU-TV that one person was in the passenger seat and the other was in the […]
Wearing a shirt that read “The Brakes Don’t Work,” and “Invisible Killer,” a lone woman climbed upon a Tesla Model 3 on Monday at the Auto Shanghai Expo, while yelling allegations about the company’s brakes being faulty, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The protester, which was captured by numerous bystanders, claimed […]
Tesla has begun importing its electric vehicles (EVs) into Israel, beginning with the U.S.-based company’s Model 3 sedan. While the first units in Israel will come from China’s Shanghai factory, a new update holds that the EVs may be arriving sooner than buyers first expected. Many in Israel who ordered the Tesla Model 3 had […]
A few weeks ago, SpaceX head Elon Musk announced plans to donate $30 million (USD) to Cameron County, Texas, and the city of Brownsville, according to Valley Central. Musk stated that $20 million was set to go towards schools, while $10 million is planned to help revitalize Brownsville’s downtown area. Last Friday, Point Isabel Independent […]
Tesla has won the month of March in Germany when it comes to plugin electric vehicle sales. According to data compiled by EV Sales, Tesla’s Model 3 beat out Volkswagen’s compact e-Up! EV last month, seeing 3,699 units sold, compared to 3,599 for the latter. In third place was the Hyundai Kona EV, followed by […]
Courtesy of new data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, let’s take a look at all the new Tesla Supercharger locations that went live in the U.S. this past week: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing April 17, 2021 2040 California Ave, Sand City, CA 12 250 kW An official listing for this […]
Tesla released its Q1 2021 safety report today, detailing in the recent quarter “we registered one accident for every 4.19 million miles driven in which drivers had Autopilot engaged.” Compared to Q4 2020, Tesla registered one accident for every 3.45 million miles driven when drivers had Autopilot engaged. “For those driving without Autopilot but with […]
