‘Tesla killers’ are celebrating 7-year anniversary since Model S debut

This is a free excerpt of our weekly members-only newsletter. Each week, we give you our take on the biggest stories of the week, our favorite photos & videos and much more. Become a member today receive all of Teslarati’s newsletters. In just a few weeks, Tesla’s first mass-produced vehicle (Model S) will be celebrating […]

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Tesla looks for further cost-cutting measures

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CEO Elon Musk has sent an e-mail to his employees about Tesla’s financial situation and announced a new cost-saving initiative. Simultaneously, Tesla is losing another high-ranking manager as head of communications Dave Arnold leaves the company. Tesla’s recently published annual report for the first quarter documents the decline in cash and cash equivalents as well […]

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Tesla Model 3, S become first EVs to complete One Lap of America rally event

A Tesla Model 3 Performance and Model S P100D became the first all-electric vehicles to compete in the Tire Rack One Lap America road rally event, completing 18 track races at 9 locations for a total of about 3,500 miles over seven days. Thanks to Tesla’s vast Supercharger Network, the built-in performance features of their […]

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Tesla’s battery deployment tops carmakers, including state-backed rival in China

Tesla might have left the first quarter of 2019 worse for wear due to delivery difficulties with the Model 3’s international ramp, but the carmaker still stands tall among its rivals in one key metric: battery deployment. In March alone, Tesla’s battery deployment completely left behind competitors, including a state-backed electric car maker from China. […]

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X-Rack Tesla Model X cargo carrier: lightweight aluminum and custom fit for the trunk

Tesla Model X is arguably the gold standard in automotive technology and innovation, but its flashy upswing Falcon Wing door eliminates any possibility of a roof rack and roof-mounted cargo. Activities involving any sort of large luggage or hauling of gear can be a logistical challenge, especially if the excursion involves the use of Model […]

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Tesla-inspired electric car maker starts its own ride-hailing service in China

A Tesla-inspired electric car startup in China recently launched its own ride-hailing service, seemingly taking a page once more from the playbook of the Elon Musk-led American carmaker. Xpeng Motors (Xiaopeng), the company behind the initiative, has opted to utilize its own electric vehicle fleet for the service. The Chinese electric car maker stands as […]

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Nissan sides with Tesla on camera-based self-driving approach, LiDAR not needed

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd stated on Thursday that it would be using cameras and radar in the development of its full self-driving technologies. Seemingly siding with American electric car maker Tesla, Nissan argued that LiDAR, a key component in the autonomous driving systems of competitors such as GM and Ford, is too expensive […]

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It’s time for Tesla to advertise, and Autopilot should be first on the list

Tesla is unique among its competitors in the auto industry in the way that the company does not advertise its vehicles. Despite this, Tesla maintains a strong brand, with competitive intelligence analysis firm BrandTotal noting that the electric car maker’s organic social media engagement exceeds that of other automakers who utilize paid ads on platforms […]

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Volvo seals twin battery supply deal to ramp Tesla competitors like the Polestar 2

Volvo has signed a multi-billion dollar supply deal with two major battery manufacturers in an effort to ramp its electric vehicle transition efforts. The Swedish luxury vehicle company has contracted with China-based CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) and LG Chem in Korea to supply the lithium-ion batteries for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) fleets […]

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