Tesla’s damage monitoring patent hints at cars driving to repair centers autonomously

Despite being cutting-edge machines that could be described as “the most fun thing” that anyone can possibly buy, Tesla’s electric cars are still subjected to a great deal of stress during operation. Electric cars have fewer moving parts than their fossil fuel-powered counterparts, but nevertheless, the components that move, such as their electric motors and […]

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Tesla to launch Shanghai production before end of the year

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Tesla has now officially placed the foundation stone for the so-called Gigafactory 3 in China, which will produce both batteries and the electric vehicles in which they will be used in future. The plan is to complete the first construction measures by this summer. CEO Elon Musk was further speaking of launching production in the […]

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Elon Musk’s ‘Blastar’ would be a perfect addition to Tesla’s Easter Eggs

Elon Musk describes Tesla’s electric cars as a thing to “maximize enjoyment.” During his appearance at the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Musk noted that he thinks a Teslas are “the most fun thing (people) could possibly ever buy.” With their impressive acceleration, equally impressive tech, and their multitude of features, Musk’s words definitely appear to […]

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Tesla Model S survives ‘one in a million’ traffic accident virtually unscathed

It is no secret that Teslas are among the safest vehicles on the road today. Being constructed from a hybrid of aluminum and ultra-high strength steel, Tesla’s electric cars can take a beating. Thanks to their all-electric design, the vehicles also feature generous crush zones to protect its passengers in the event of an accident. […]

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Tesla patent hints at more reliable batteries through ‘dynamic’ management system

It is no exaggeration to state that Tesla’s business hinges on its battery technology. Fortunately for the company, its batteries are among the best in the industry today. This is particularly notable in the case of Tesla’s electric cars, as well as its energy storage products. In terms of vehicles, Tesla’s battery tech has reached […]

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Porsche’s reservations for the Taycan are a sign that Tesla is accomplishing its mission

Porsche is set to begin the initial production of the Taycan, its first all-electric car, sometime this year. While the company is yet to reveal the production version of the vehicle, Porsche has nonetheless stated that the reception to the upcoming EV has been very positive so far. Last month, Porsche North America President and […]

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Tesla delivers 90,700 vehicles in Q4 of 2018

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The Californian company has released the production and delivery numbers for the fourth quarter of 2018. According to their numbers, 86,555 electric vehicles were manufactured, and 90,700 Tesla vehicles were delivered. Looking at the entire year, Tesla managed to deliver a total of 242,240 electric vehicles. In detail, this was 145,846 Model 3, and 99,394 […]

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Tesla owners receive Holiday deliveries amid Q4’s end-of-quarter push

It is the end of the quarter once more, and in true Tesla tradition, the electric car maker is conducting an end-of-quarter push to deliver as many vehicles to customers as possible. This time around, though, Tesla’s delivery blitz also happens to cover the 2018 holiday season. Thus, for some reservation holders, their new Teslas […]

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Tesla rolls out classic Pole Position game for in-car touchscreen with controller support

It’s great when Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivers on a seemingly random tweet, and the latest Tesla version 9.0.2018.48.12 firmware update does just that, plus a couple of other bonuses. Last month, the tech mogul teased the coming of new Easter Eggs for all Model S, Model X and Model 3 before the holidays. The odd […]

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Elon Musk keeps word on Tesla’s “Romance Mode” and “Toilet Humor” Easter Eggs

Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea that Tesla’s electric cars are some of the most fun things that anybody can buy. He mentioned it during his appearance at the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, and he expressed the idea again late last month. During a Twitter session then, Musk stated that some fun, […]

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