Tesla has plans to build a cathode building at its Gigafactory Texas site, as revealed by a building permit application seen by Electrek. “The applicant is proposing an Industrial Use facility along with associated improvements,” reads the permit application. Now, an Austin spokesperson has confirmed to Reuters the permit is indeed for a proposed cathode […]
According to MyRGV News, the Elon Musk Foundation has awarded $2,533,346 USD to the Brownsville Independent School District. The funds will be used to purchase teaching equipment and devices for students, including interactive panels, desktop computers, iPads, and laptops. “This will provide our students the necessary tools to fill in the learning gaps that were […]
After announcing its record Q4 2021 earnings, Tesla also shared new photos of its upcoming Gigafactories in Texas and Berlin. Tesla produced a record number of vehicles from its Fremont factory in California, but what’s coming is even more exciting. Below are images shared within the company’s Q4 2021 shareholder slide deck. Gigafactory Berlin – […]
According to The San Antonio Report, The Boring Company’s proposal to build a pair of tunnels 9 miles long, 30 feet below ground to connect the San Antonio International Airport to downtown is currently being reviewed by the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). Back in October 2019, the Alamo RMA started considering a direct transportation route […]
We’ve recently seen hints of Tesla possibly starting production soon at its Gigafactories in Texas and Berlin, and now the latest report says the latter could happen before the end of the month. According to Gary Black, Managing Partner, The Future Fund, he said on Friday morning, “sources tell me [Tesla] pushing hard to begin […]
The Tesla Owners Club Austin announced on Sunday evening it will hold Tesla Con Texas in early 2022 in Austin, set to be the “biggest Tesla fan gathering ever.” The multi-day event will feature “special guest Tesla social media influencers”, while the event will try to break the world record for the most Tesla cars […]
Tesla on Thursday highlighted a recent commercial Megapack installation in Angleton, Texas, located about 45 minutes south of Houston. “In Angleton, Texas, an energy storage project was proposed to provide sustainable backup support to the grid. This resulted in the installation of 81 Tesla Megapacks, providing greater outage protection while reducing the community’s reliance on […]
Since finalizing the sale of his last remaining property in California’s Silicon Valley earlier this month, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has fulfilled the promise he made last year to “own no house.” I am selling almost all physical possessions. Will own no house. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 1, 2020 Right now, Musk […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company’s upcoming Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, will be an over $10 billion investment over time. Musk on Thursday was responding indirectly to Tesla critic, Mike Siegel, the political director of Ground Game Texas, who pointed out Austin had given Tesla $60 million in subsidies to move to the city. […]
After Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk confirmed company plans to move its headquarters to Austin, Texas from Fremont, California, the company has now officially made the move, as shown in a new filing. Tesla has officially moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas, according to an 8-K form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on […]
Although Tesla drastically expands its Supercharger network on an ongoing basis, new charging sites are still a warm welcome for most Tesla users amidst increasing electric vehicle (EV) popularity. Tesla is currently adding a total of 136 new Superchargers between November and March of 2022, according to a post from @CYB3RTX, who spotted a number […]
Tesla and travel center and convenience store chain Buc’ee’s will be partnering for Superchargers, according to details uncovered by @MarcoRPTesla. Just unearthed an agreement between @Tesla and @Bucees to install Superchargers at 26 different stores across 7 states (TX, AL, GA, FL, TN, KY, SC)!! This is going to be absolutely nuts!!! pic.twitter.com/I7dVA7VdAe — Supercharger […]
After a filing in August revealed that Tesla was looking to become an electricity provider in Texas, the state has now made it an official utility provider, as revealed by a new document. The Texas Public Utility Commission has certified Tesla as an electricity provider in Texas, according to The Texan, in a filing last […]
As Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas nears completion, one watchful user has noticed new equipment thought to be for use in 4680 battery cell production. YouTube drone pilot Jeff Roberts has spotted 4680 production equipment labeled “Anode Lines” at Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas, alluding to the company’s plans to produce its own 4680 battery cells. The words were […]
After working with state regulators to develop its own insurance plan in multiple states, Tesla has now officially unveiled the service in at least two U.S. states. Tesla launched its auto insurance program in Texas, after already having offered the service in California, according to a new insurance page on the company’s website (via Reddit). […]
