Tesla’s best advertisements are the much-hyped ‘Tesla Killers’ from veteran auto

In one of his recent excursions on Twitter, Elon Musk reaffirmed that Tesla does not advertise. While traditional car companies invest a lot in advertisements, Tesla has mostly relied on word-of-mouth and clever initiatives such as referral programs to promote its vehicles. As the auto industry shifts towards electric transportation with more and more EVs […]

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Tesla opens Model 3 RHD orders in UK, deliveries set for June

Tesla has opened its Model 3 online configurator for UK customers, finally offering the much anticipated all-electric midsize sedan for the country’s right-hand drive (RHD) market. All US-market variations are available for UK customers to design and reserve, including the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, Long Range, and Performance. Deliveries are set for June, according […]

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Venture capitalist defends Tesla and Elon Musk, issues bold takedown on TSLA skeptics

There are a lot of reasons why Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is fighting an uphill battle. The company is changing the status quo in both the auto industry and in the emerging autonomous driving market. Its CEO, Elon Musk, continues to be a polarizing figure for many. These, together with the mass numbers of short-sellers betting on […]

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Tesla (TSLA) will hold its 2019 Annual Shareholder Meeting on June 11

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has released the details of its 2019 Annual Shareholder Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time at the Computer History Museum located in Mountain View, CA. Similar to Tesla’s recent Autonomy Day, the upcoming investor event will be livestreamed. The Annual Shareholder Meeting will be […]

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UK: Tesla now taking orders for Model 3

As of today drivers in the UK can order Tesla’s lowest-price largest-volume electric car with a right-hand-drive. Deliveries will start from June, with those who have already made reservations getting first place in the order books. The Model 3 has already been selling well in continental Europe and is now ready for drivers used to the […]

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Tesla Truck and Rivian R1T to see another competitor in GM’s all-electric pickup

Another formidable automaker has confirmed plans to develop and build an all-electric pickup truck that would likely go head-to-head against vehicles like the upcoming Tesla Truck, the Rivian R1T, and even Ford’s electric F-150. In an announcement in its quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, GM CEO Mary Barra reiterated the carmaker’s intentions to pursue electrification, […]

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Tesla’s next-gen Roadster has a surprisingly spacious trunk

When Elon Musk unveiled the next-generation Tesla Roadster, he remarked that the vehicle will have “tons of storage.” Musk noted that the all-electric supercar would have enough room to transport luggage and up to four people, thanks to its 2+2 seating configuration. Based on an image of the next-gen Roadster’s rear storage area that was […]

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Tesla receives patent for Tesla Semi front bumper tow hook design

Tesla has received a patent for a front bumper tow hook design to be used on its Tesla Semi Class 8 truck. The design patent, titled “Bumper with Tow Hooks”, was filed on September 26, 2017 and issued today as US Design Patent Application No. D847,050. The design as featured in the patent drawings is […]

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Tesla Powerwalls replace conventional meters in VT with ‘battery-as-a-meter’ solution

Tesla Energy is taking part in a Vermont utility company’s efforts to push its customers towards sustainable energy solutions. Dubbed as the Resilient Home program, the initiative aims to bring Tesla Powerwalls to an initial 250 homes, all of which will be using the battery storage unit as backup power and as a replacement electric […]

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