Tesla racing series taking up speed

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The Electric Production Car Series (EPCS) race that will kick off with tuned Tesla Model S this November has released a roadmap for the next 5 years. Expect iterations from season 2 while other carmakers may enter the competition earliest in season 4. The series required special approval by FIA over safety concerns but is […]

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Electric GT’s Tesla racing series will be a test of driver strategy to avoid overheating

Electric GT, officially known as the Electric Production Car Series, is expected to begin its inaugural season this coming November. Teams of the electric car championship series will be using 10 track-modified Tesla Model S P100D, which are stripped down and fitted with racing components to reduce weight and maximize power. The first track-ready car […]

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Electric GT’s Tesla racing series will be a test of driver strategy to avoid overheating

Electric GT, officially known as the Electric Production Car Series, is expected to begin its inaugural season this coming November. Teams of the electric car championship series will be using 10 track-modified Tesla Model S P100D, which are stripped down and fitted with racing components to reduce weight and maximize power. The first track-ready car […]

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Tesla’s China factory can’t arrive soon enough amid escalating US-China trade war

Amidst the escalating trade war between the United States and China, American automakers such as Tesla have become the first victims of renewed, hefty tariffs on US-made products entering the country. In response to the 25% duties imposed by the United States government on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports last week, China has decided […]

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Tesla may revisit vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bi-directional charging solution

Tesla could soon revisit the idea of using its electric cars as a battery power source, likely as part of the company’s Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) bi-directional solutions. Musk’s recent update came as a response to a request from Cody Walker, a Tesla enthusiast, on Twitter. Walker inquired if Tesla would eventually introduce a feature where one […]

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Tesla Model S P100DL Electric GT race car track-tested by Top Gear veteran

British racing driver and former Top Gear and Fifth Gear television presenter Tiff Needell recently got behind the wheel of the Electric GT’s Tesla Model S P100DL race car. In a video uploaded on YouTube’s LoveCars channel, the former race driver provided several compelling insights about the vehicle, including its handling, its speed, as well […]

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Tesla pushing the limits of pro electric car legislation

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A new bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to remove the 200,000 unit threshold that caps access to the 7,500 dollar tax credit. Tesla is the first carmaker likely to sell “too many” electric cars and be phased out for a year, a rule that is obviously counterproductive. There are other countries too […]

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Official: Tesla Model 3 production results in Q2

Data had been trickling out of Fremont with an occasional leak on Twitter but now it became apparent. Tesla has reached their Model 3 production target of 5,000 a week and is gearing up for 6,000 units next month. Also the overall results for Q2 are looking good. Tesla has released the official production results […]

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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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