S&P Upgrades Tesla Debt Rating, Investment Grade Nears
Tesla (TSLA) has had a busy few months, and it’s expected to release its Q3 earnings next week. On Monday, S&P Global Ratings raised its debt ratings on Tesla from B+ to BB-, according to Market Watch. This places the company just two notches away from an investment-grade rating. Tesla stocks (TSLA) rose 2% on Monday […]
SpaceX Series Coming to HBO by Channing Tatum’s Production Company
According to Deadline, HBO is currently working on a limited series about the growth of SpaceX. The series will be produced by Channing Tatum’s production company, Free Association, and it’s expected to have six episodes. The show will tell the story of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s handpicked team of engineers leading up to the Falcon […]
Tesla Model X Tows Airstream Bambi, ‘The Perfect Tesla Camper’ [VIDEO]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise, but will there soon be a time when Tesla and other EVs can tow trailers? The answer is yes – that time has come sooner than you’d ever expect. YouTube channel All Electric Family released a new video, in which the family of four tows an Airstream in […]
Tesla Factory Disruption Was Caused by Breonna Taylor Protest
In an email, a Tesla employee at the Fremont factory shared that a protest following Breonna Taylor’s grand jury decision caused operations to cease for a short time, according to Protocol. In a separate email, one of Tesla’s engineers told fellow colleagues that the disruption was simply a “peaceful direct action protest,” in response to […]
Tesla Drops Price of Model S by $3,000, Now Starts at $71,990
Tesla has dropped the price of its Model S sedan tonight by $3,000 USD for its Long Range Plus and Performance versions. The new prices are as follows: Model S Long Range Plus – $71,990 USD (was $74,990 USD) Model S Performance – $91,990 USD (was $94,990 USD) In Canada, Model S now starts at […]
Hyundai Kona EV Recall Expands to North America, Europe Over Fire Risk
It looks like Hyundai has a bigger problem on its hands with the Kona electric vehicle. According to Reuters, Hyundai plans to recall over 51,000 Kona EVs, related to battery cell fire risks. The recall will also expand to North American, Europe, China and other markets, according to a report from South Korea’s Yonhap news […]
Tesla and Fastned to Build Germany’s Largest Fast-Charging Station
It’s going to be tough for the world’s charging infrastructure to keep up with the shift from conventional gas cars to modern electric vehicles (EVs). However, with help from a number of companies, including tech EV giant Tesla, the charging network may have a shot at keeping up with demand. Now, Tesla will Team up […]
Tesla Battery Supplier LG Chem Predicts Record-Breaking Q3
According to Reuters, LG Chem Ltd, one of Tesla’s primary battery suppliers, said Monday that its Q3 profits were most likely at a record high. LG Chem estimated an opening profit jump of 159% to $788.94 billion (USD), compared to an analyst estimation of 746 billion (USD), stated prior by Refinitiv SmartEstimate. The news of […]
Tesla Model 3 Saves Driver from Head-On Collision at 70 mph
Consumers seem to be aware of the sheer safety of driving a Tesla, but we hope none of them have to put that to the test. Fortunately, when tested, it has held up and saved many peoples’ lives. Saturday night, Tesla owner Jen Dunlap was driving a Model 3 on the highway and was involved […]
Tesla India Order Configurator Launches January 2021 Says Elon Musk
With recent reports of Tesla looking at Bengaluru for expansion into India, many are left wondering what the timeline will look like. For those wondering, the answer just might come sooner than expected. In a response on Twitter Monday morning, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told a user that the company would probably release an order […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Release Date: October 20 Says Elon Musk
While Tesla Autopilot’s self-driving feature has not yet been released to the public, it is set to release for beta testing soon, according to the electric vehicle (EV) company’s head. On Twitter Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that limited full self-driving beta testing would be releasing next Tuesday, . In the tweet, Musk wrote […]
Tesla Model 3 Glovebox Refresh: USB Port for Sentry Mode Storage
We continue to find out more about Tesla’s latest Model 3 refresh. From chrome delete, a new center console, power trunk, new wheels (maybe wheel covers?) and more, today we now find out the glove box has been updated. According to Electrek, the Tesla Model 3 refresh will now include a USB port in the […]
Gigafactory Austin Construction Update for Oct. 10 [4K VIDEO]
On October 10, YouTuber Jeff Roberts brought us another construction update on Tesla’s Gigafactory 5 in Austin, Texas. October 10 marks day 80 of construction on the site, located in southeastern Travis County at Harold Green Road and Texas 130. The aerial video, shot in 4K using an iPhone 11 Pro Max and a DJI […]
First Glimpse Inside Gigafactory Berlin’s Drive Unit Building
Images shared by Twitter user @Gf4Tesla in a recent tweet seem to showcase the progress being made on Giga Berlin’s construction. However, this is more than your typical construction update, as images shared in a follow-up tweet give us our first look from inside a building on the premises. #GigaBerlin Photos leaked from inside the ' Drive […]
Electric Vehicles Save You More Money vs Gas-Powered Cars: Consumer Reports
As reported by Ars Technica, a new study conducted American nonprofit consumer organization Consumer Reports conclusively proves that electric vehicles are significantly cheaper than traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles over the course of their respective lifespans. Fuel Savings✔️ Lower Maintenance Costs✔️ Less Depreciation✔️ “As battery prices and technology improve, prices come down, and more attractive models hit […]