Tesla registers 6,100 new Model 3 VINs amid continued production push

Tesla has registered 6,160 new Model 3 VINs, amid the company’s continued production ramp for the compact electric car. With the latest batch of new vehicle identification numbers, Tesla has filed a total of 62,557 Model 3 to date. The recent registrations were shared on Twitter by @Model3VINs, a group that tracks Tesla’s filings for […]

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Tesla partner Panasonic will add funding to Gigafactory if needed, says exec

On the heels of news that Tesla has managed to hit its target of producing 5,000 Model 3 per week, Panasonic Corp, the company’s battery partner, has stated that it would consider additional investment in the Nevada Gigafactory if requested by the electric car maker. According to Yoshio Ito, the chief of Panasonic’s automotive business, […]

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Tesla Model 3 production hits 5k/week, 7k including Model S & Model X

Tesla has managed to scale Model 3 production to 5,000 vehicles per week. As noted by Elon Musk in an email to employees, Tesla did not only produce 5,000 Model 3 in seven days; it was also able to maintain the pace of 2,000 vehicles per week for the Model S and Model X. The […]

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Tesla Model 3 production hits 5k/week, 7k including Model S & Model X

Tesla has managed to scale Model 3 production to 5,000 vehicles per week. As noted by Elon Musk in an email to employees, Tesla did not only produce 5,000 Model 3 in seven days; it was also able to maintain the pace of 2,000 vehicles per week for the Model S and Model X. The […]

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Veteran test driver on next-gen Tesla Roadster: ‘the world will be a better place if that car does get built’

Emile Bouret, the man behind the wheel of the next-gen Roadster during the vehicle’s test drives last November, recently called on all car enthusiasts to support the upcoming all-electric supercar. According to the veteran test driver, vehicles like the next-generation Roadster have the potential to make the automotive world a “better place,” considering that it […]

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Tesla Model S P100D battles Turbo Mercedes C63S AMG in drag race

A Tesla Model S P100D went head-to-head in a quick quarter-mile race against a Mercedes C63S AMG. Despite a poor launch off the line, giving up a head start to the German-made performance coupe, the American-made all-electric luxury family sedan proved powerful enough to finish the race in dominating fashion. The race between the Model […]

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Ex-Tesla employee accused of sabotage is crowdfunding $500k to support legal battle

Former Tesla employee and alleged saboteur Martin Tripp is taking the next step in his fight against the Elon Musk-led company. Just recently, Tripp started a crowdfunding campaign to raise half a million dollars for his legal fees and possible travel expenses as he prepares to face the electric car maker in court. The GoFundMe […]

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Tesla’s Elon Musk receives snappy retort from Ford after “morgue” comment

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently found himself on the receiving end of a snappy retort from Detroit, after describing Ford’s energy as similar to a “morgue.” In a response on Twitter, Mark Truby, Ford’s Vice President of Communications, fired back at Musk, throwing some shade at the electric car maker’s recently-built sprung structure and touting […]

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Tesla owner tests Autopilot’s reaction to unique driving scenarios

Tesla owner-enthusiast Erik Strait, otherwise known as DÆrik on YouTube, recently conducted a brief test on how Tesla’s Autopilot system reacts to a number of driver misuse. Strait’s tests involved actions such as unbuckling the seatbelt while Enhanced Autopilot is engaged, taking the pressure off the driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving, as well […]

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The Boring Co. Chicago tunnel project under discussion with DOT officials

The Boring Company’s plans of building a high-speed underground transit system connecting downtown Chicago and O’Hare airport has taken a step forward, with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel meeting with senior Department of Transportation officials on Monday. The meeting, which lasted for an hour, was held at the DOT headquarters in Washington. “Mayor Emanuel provided DOT […]

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