The Tesla Model Y crossover has overtaken its sibling vehicle in the Tesla Model 3 in April’s global electric vehicle sales figures, new data shows. In April, around 392,000 electric vehicles were registered globally, making it the fourth-best month in the history of electrification. Tesla, the world’s leader in electric vehicles, maintained 2nd and 3rd […]
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For several months now, Tesla has been implementing price increases for the Model 3 and Model Y. Elon Musk recently explained why Tesla has raised the price of its vehicles despite removing features from its products, specifically the lumbar support for the passenger seat of the Model Y. Recently, longtime Tesla supporter @Ryanth3nerd expressed his […]
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It seems like Gigafactory Texas is not the only facility that is now producing the Tesla Model Y’s single-piece front megacast. Based on recent flyovers of the Fremont factory, Tesla’s California-based vehicle production plant is now also doing production runs of the massive part. The Model Y’s front megacasts in the Fremont Factory were spotted […]
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This is a preview from our weekly newsletter. Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. Tesla’s recent decision to scrap Radar in favor of a Camera-based approach for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving […]
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Tesla has released its Conflict Mineral Report for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2019. In the report, Tesla outlined its processes for securing minerals used in its products, ensuring they are obtained in humane ways that do not involve any child labor, human trafficking, or slavery. Many of the minerals are obtained through […]
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Tesla Autopilot safety features are still active in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have been manufactured without radar, the automaker said on its website. On Tuesday, Tesla announced that Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured from May 2021 would no longer equip the radar systems that were utilized by the Autopilot and […]
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Tesla has taken a major step towards implementing an innovative new chassis design—the first Model Y megacasting has come out of the enormous Idra “gigapress” at Gigafactory Texas. Front and rear megacastings will be combined with the company’s new structural battery pack to form the underbody of Model Y. Current automobile chassis are made up… Read more »
Elon Musk’s Boring Company performed capacity testing in Las Vegas at its Las Vegas Convention Center Loop yesterday as the Sin City prepares to reopen with no restrictions on June 1st. In preparation for Las Vegas to welcome back travelers, visitors, and residents alike to the downtown area after over a year of quarantine, the […]
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Tesla has alleviated potential security concerns in China by announcing it will store vehicle data locally in a posting on its official Weibo page, a Chinese social media site. Tesla owners will also be able to access their vehicle’s data, according to the company’s announcement. Earlier this year, it was reported that Tesla’s vehicle cameras […]
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Tesla vehicles captured two top-five spots on China’s April electric vehicle leaderboard, despite some reports of a lackluster performance during the month. The Model 3 was once again Tesla’s top performer in China and the second overall EV in the country, while the Model Y managed to be the fifth-best selling electric vehicle in the […]
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