Tesla aids Sydney’s 50% renewable energy goal with new Powerpack installation

Tesla’a industrial-grade Powerpack batteries have been deployed on Sydney’s new renewable energy project at the Alexandra Canal transport depot. The installation, comprised of 1,600 solar panels and a 500 KWh Tesla Powerpack battery system, was opened by Lord Mayor Clover Moore on Wednesday. The Alexandra Canal transport depot system is part of Sydney’s ongoing initiative […]

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Tesla flyover captures Model 3 rolling off Fremont’s giant tent assembly line

A recent flyover of Tesla’s Fremont factory has captured a rare footage of a freshly-built Model 3 rolling off GA4, the company’s newest general assembly line set up in a massive sprung structure. Located in the northeast end of Tesla’s main factory, the giant tent is currently seeing a flurry of activity as employees assemble […]

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Tesla pickup truck’s 300k-lb towing capacity is crazy but feasible

In a series of tweets on Tuesday night, Elon Musk provided a number of new details about the Tesla pickup truck. Among these is the massive electric vehicle’s insane towing capacity of up to 300,000 pounds, or 150 tons. Such a figure is pretty much unheard of among pickup trucks, especially considering that even Class […]

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Tesla reveals Model 3 Performance “Dual Motor” badge and new pricing

Tesla has given the Model 3 Performance and Dual Motor AWD a considerable price cut. Now, a fully-loaded Model 3 Performance costs $72,000 without Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, $6,000 less than its initial price of $78,000. Buyers opting for the non-performance variant Model 3 with dual motors and a Long Range battery pack can expect […]

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Elon Musk polls fans for Tesla pickup truck features wish list

Elon Musk recently conducted a brief brainstorming session with his followers on Twitter, discussing possible features of the upcoming Tesla pickup truck, or Tesla Truck, as the CEO referred to the vehicle. As noted by Musk, the yet-to-be-released pickup truck would feature small, “important nuances” that would be “next level.” Tesla’s pickup truck is expected […]

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Elon Musk’s OpenAI to battle in Dota 2 World Championship video game tournament

OpenAI, a research lab co-founded by Elon Musk, has developed a new breed of AI agents that are capable of playing Dota 2, a complex strategy game, in 5-on-5 multiplayer matches. OpenAI’s new bots have so far been able to beat amateur and semi-professional teams. With this accomplished, the research lab is now looking to […]

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Tesla stock (TSLA) battles to keep its progress in Q2 2018 home stretch

Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) has experienced a roller coaster of a month this June, at one point almost coming within reach of its all-time high before plunging back 6.9% last week and settling at $333.63. As of June 22, Tesla had risen 25.4% quarter-to-date, making it one of the best-performing stock among automakers. Since then, however, […]

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First look at Tesla Model 3 Summon feature in action

A Tesla Model 3 owner has uploaded a video showcasing the compact electric car’s Summon feature in action. The video was shared on YouTube by electric car enthusiast Marc Benton, who filmed himself using the feature to park his red Tesla Model 3 in and out of his garage. In the video’s description, Benton noted […]

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Tesla Model 3 beats runner-up Porsche Boxster to win Time Attack race event

A modified Tesla Model 3 was able to grab the win in its category at the Canadian Sport Compact Series Time Attack category, beating out a Porsche Boxter and a Honda S2000 on a slippery track. The Model 3 was driven by professional driver Sasha Anis, who is part of the OffPoint Dyno/Mountain Pass Performance […]

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Tesla Semi cabin’s Model 3-inspired elements showcased in new video

A video featuring a rare look at the Tesla Semi’s cabin was recently uploaded on YouTube. As could be seen in the short clip, the all-electric long-hauler features some compelling design elements, from components inspired by the Model 3 to a mysterious pedal beside the vehicle’s brakes. The Semi’s recent video was uploaded by Moldova-born […]

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