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Tesla Giga Berlin wins economic minister’s heightened support amid activist protests

February 18, 2020 Randell Suba Syndicated Comments Off

While a German court ordered Tesla to stop clearing around 90 hectares of the man-made forest where Giga Berlin will rise, the country’s economic minister, organization of German industries, and an economic research institute known for supporting socially-responsible free-market economy voiced out their support for Elon Musk’s electric car company. Federal Minister of Economics Peter […]

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Tesla tests specialized Service Centers that are tailored to specific vehicle models

February 18, 2020 Randell Suba Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla is taking another step to provide more efficient and top-quality customer service, this time by introducing specialized Service Centers that will cater to specific vehicle models. Tesla owners in Orange County, California recently received an email informing them that the new Service Center in Santa Ana will only schedule Model 3 vehicles for servicing […]

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Tesla, a stealthy Model Y ramp, and the art of underpromising

February 16, 2020 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

There was once a time when it was a legitimate criticism to state that Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, are prone to being a bit too optimistic in presenting a grand vision of the future. But since unveiling the Model Y all-electric crossover, it appears that Tesla has entered a new era — one […]

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin land preparations accelerate as crews work around the clock

February 15, 2020 Joey Klender Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla is wasting no time in preparing land for its European Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, with construction crews working around the clock since Thursday to clear 91 and a half of the 300 hectares of land that Tesla purchased in January. On-site crews have cleared a significant portion of the “Tesla forest” in Gruenheide in […]

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The Tesla Model Y is perfectly timed for Europe’s crossover market growth

February 13, 2020 Randell Suba Syndicated Comments Off

The Model Y may be Tesla’s most disruptive vehicle yet, and this will likely be evident in Europe, where crossover sales are expected to increase in the coming years. Tesla’s Giga Berlin is estimated to go online in July 2021 and it will start with the production of the Model Y. Looking at the target […]

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Tesla Giga Berlin cleared of water supply concerns as state government begins infrastructure planning

February 13, 2020 Randell Suba Syndicated, Uncategorized Comments Off

Tesla takes a step closer to begin construction of Giga Berlin in Grunheide as Brandenburg authorities announce initial plans to spend 100 million euros on infrastructure development around the facility. Additionally, the Agriculture and Environment Minister Axel Vogel confirmed during a parliamentary committee on Wednesday that there’s a secure water supply for the entire region, […]

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Tesla’s focus on batteries is being proven right, and other EV makers are paying the price

February 12, 2020 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

As more and more automakers begin the transition to electric vehicles, it is becoming increasingly apparent that Tesla’s intense focus on batteries was right all along. Tesla’s strategies have always been criticized and examined under a microscope, and the company’s decision to build Giga Nevada, a facility dedicated to battery production for the Model 3, […]

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The Tesla Model Y’s 2nd-row seats are a masterstroke in unexpected practicality

February 11, 2020 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Being the crossover version of the Tesla Model 3, the Model Y will likely serve primarily as a people mover for most of its buyers. Tesla notes that the vehicle is pretty spacious inside, with ample headroom, a stunning glass roof, and seating for up to seven passengers. Yet, behind its people-moving characteristics, the Model […]

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Tesla China to resume Giga Shanghai production on Feb. 10 as government steps in to aid

February 8, 2020 Randell Suba Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla is set to resume production of its Giga Shanghai factory in China on February 10, following a multi-week-long shutdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak. On Saturday, the Shanghai government said it would coordinate with the companies affected by the virus shutdown to bring production to usual levels as it tries to control the […]

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Tesla Model Y tire size and specifications have leaked on TireRack

February 8, 2020 Joey Klender Syndicated Comments Off

Popular tire distributor TireRack leaked tire sizes and specs for the Tesla Model Y ahead of its initial deliveries planned for March according to the electric vehicle maker. Tire Rack listed the tire sizes for the Model Y Long Range, Model Y Performance, and the Model Y Performance upgrade on their site. This gives future […]

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