In March, Tesla’s Cybertruck surpassed Rivian’s R1T in U.S. registrations, according to S&P Global Mobility data. The Cybertruck, in its fourth month on sale, recorded 1,158 registrations compared to the R1T’s 548. However, Ford’s F-150 Lightning remained the leader in the electric pickup segment with 2,893 registrations. Tom Libby, associate director of industry analysis at […]
Tesla announced on Wednesday that its latest Powerwall 3 home energy storage system is now available in Canada. The Powerwall detects power outages and recharges using solar energy or from the grid, ensuring continuous operation of household appliances. It stores clean energy generated by solar systems for use at night or during periods when solar […]
Tesla is seeking the support of its substantial base of retail investors to approve CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package. According to a person familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports the company’s board has hired a strategic adviser and is working with an outside law firm to drive this initiative. A dedicated “Vote Tesla” […]
Nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharging division was fired last month and now Reuters claims to have details on how this came to be, based on interviews with anonymous former employees. Charging chief Rebecca Tinucci met with Musk to discuss the future of Tesla’s charging network. According to sources familiar with the matter, the meeting did […]
Recent headlines have suggested that the adoption rate for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) service is under 2%, based on data from a small sample size and figures from YipitData. YipitData’s latest analysis indicates that nearly 3,500 Tesla owners trialed the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) service over the past month. However, only about 50 of these […]
Tesla plans to lay off an additional 601 employees in California, according to a notice to the state government, reports Reuters. This move is part of a series of global job cuts that began a month ago. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on April 15 that the company would reduce its global workforce by more […]
Sweden’s largest union has supported a six-month-old strike by Tesla mechanics, escalating the U.S. automaker’s ongoing labor dispute. The strike centers on Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the metal workers’ union, which seeks to negotiate deals for all employees, reports Reuters. Last month, Musk claimed the labor issues were resolved, but […]
Carnival, the world’s largest cruise company, announced today that 100% of its global fleet is now equipped with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity. This upgrade enhances the onboard experience for guests and crew by providing faster service, greater capacity, and more reliable Wi-Fi across its fleet of over 90 ships. “Starlink has been a game-changer […]
Tesla has received a construction permit for a new Megafactory in the Lingang area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, marking a significant expansion of its global manufacturing capabilities. This facility, Tesla’s first energy storage mega factory outside the U.S. market, is slated to begin mass production in the first quarter of 2025, […]
Tesla has started to rehire employees from its Supercharging team, including some key personnel, just weeks after they were abruptly laid off. The move comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk disbanded nearly 500 members of the team last month, including senior director Rebecca Tinucci and other top managers. Among those rehired is Max de Zegher, […]
Tesla has introduced a promotional financing offer with a fixed rate of 0.99% APR across the United States, significantly reducing monthly payments for new Model Y purchases. To benefit from the offer, buyers must place their Model Y orders by May 31, 2024, and meet the conditions of a minimum down payment of $4,250. The […]
On May 10, 2024, Tesla’s Gigafactory near Berlin, Germany, was the scene of significant environmental protests. Hundreds of activists gathered at the factory, expressing their disapproval of Tesla’s proposed expansion, which they believe endangers local ecosystems. The demonstrations escalated as protesters, who had been camping outside the facility for several days, clashed with police and […]
Tesla has announced a major investment in new Superchargers for 2024, according to CEO Elon Musk. On early Friday morning, Musk said on X, “Just to reiterate: Tesla will spend well over $500M expanding our Supercharger network to create thousands of NEW chargers this year.” “That’s just on new sites and expansions, not counting operations […]
BP’s electric vehicle charging unit is set to expand its operations in the United States following recent layoffs at Tesla that affected its EV charging team, the oil giant announced on Thursday. This move comes shortly after Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the reduction of the team responsible for its EV charging division, signaling a […]
Tesla is finally set to roll out Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities for the Cybertruck in the coming months, according to CEO Elon Musk. Responding to concerns about the absence of basic lane-keeping assist features expressed by a users on X, Musk replied, “We must focus on FSD for the other 99% of the fleet. Cybertruck […]
