When Tesla unveiled the Megapack, the company positioned it as a battery that had the potential to render traditional coal and gas-fired peaker plants obsolete. Since their introduction in 2019, Tesla Megapacks have been deployed across the globe, and they are starting to live up to their promise. Being grid-scale batteries, Megapacks could perform tasks […]
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The Tesla Semi is expected to start limited production next year, as per previous comments by CEO Elon Musk. But even before the Class 8 all-electric truck enters production, the vehicle is already being used by the company to help in some of its projects. In a recently uploaded video, for example, Tesla showcased how […]
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It appears that Tesla’s Model Y production ramp in Gigafactory Texas is moving along well. As per recent reports, Tesla’s newest electric vehicle production facility has reportedly ramped its output to thousands of vehicles per week. That’s an impressive milestone, especially considering that the facility was just opened last April. Tesla recently caught some headlines […]
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Tesla’s electric vehicles are becoming a big hit among Uber drivers. One driver, Heidi Barnes from California, recently noted that she has more than doubled her tips since she ditched her Toyota Camry for a Tesla Model 3. Barnes had been driving for Uber for some time, but with the recent hike in gas prices, […]
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As Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) approaches the end of the second quarter, Citi Research analyst Itay Michaeli has cut his forecasts for the company. In a note on Tuesday evening, the Citi analyst updated his model to reflect headwinds from Tesla’s business in China. Tesla China’s pace was disrupted by a substantial margin in the second quarter […]
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Volkswagen has sold a minority stake in Electrify America, its electric vehicle charging business, to German technology company Siemens. VW and Siemens are investing $450 million to build out the rapid EV charging infrastructure further, and it has pushed the valuation of Electrify America to an impressive $2.45 billion. In a press release, Electrify America […]
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially passed the 100-million-follower mark on Twitter, becoming the sixth user on the social media platform to hit the milestone. Musk appeared to have passed the 100-million-follower mark between June 26 and June 27, a time when he gained over 150,000 followers. Interestingly enough, Musk hit the milestone during one […]
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About eight months ago, Uber announced a partnership with Hertz to make up to 50,000 Teslas available for rent for its US drivers by 2023. The program has been a huge success so far, with Teslas becoming a favorite among numerous Uber drivers across the United States. As noted by Uber in a recent press […]
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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has posted details for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held at Gigafactory Texas on August 4, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. As per the company’s official website, Tesla would be offering two options for shareholders who wish to attend the meeting. Similar to other Tesla events that have […]
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Some of Tesla’s improvements to its vehicles are pretty subtle. While the company tends to be pretty detailed with its software update release notes, there are some small functionalities that end up typically hidden, at least until some Tesla owners observe them for themselves. Take Supercharger navigation, for example. During long drives, Tesla’s navigation system […]
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