Tesla makes €100M security deposit pending Gigafactory Berlin’s full permit approval

Tesla Brandenburg made a cash deposit of €100 million (~$120 million) to the State Office for the Environment on Friday, January 15.  “The necessary security is provided by the provisions of a letter of comfort by a German GmbH, combined with a cash deposit of 100 million euros,” said the Environment Ministry’s spokeswoman, Frauke Zelt.  […]

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Tesla Model Y China deliveries came with framed memes and Covid-prevention kit

Tesla’s first deliveries of the Model Y in China proved to be a smooth affair, with the electric car maker handing over the first batch of vehicles to their respective owners in a simultaneous event across 10 cities. Seemingly as a way to highlight the company’s sense of community, Tesla decided to include an “epidemic […]

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Warmed-up electric car batteries could be cheaper, safer and last two million miles

Researchers say warmed-up LFP batteries – the same chemistry used in China-made Tesla Model 3 – could be safer, cheaper and last for 3.6 million km of driving.
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Tesla Service can now be paid for through the automaker’s app

Tesla Service bills can now be paid through the company’s Smartphone application, which owners indicate after noticing changes in the app. Tesla Service Centers are used by owners to receive service on their all-electric vehicles from technicians who are trained to fix issues specific to the company’s cars. In the past, payments have been handled […]

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Tesla shows battery manufacturing lines inspired by other industries in new video

Tesla has released a new one-minute long video spot on its YouTube channel, showing the company’s battery cell manufacturing lines. Elon Musk stated that some of the best manufacturing technology is present in other industries, inciting some curiosity that Tesla may have drawn inspiration from other sectors for its battery scaling projects. It is no […]

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Tesla renews contract with Jeff Dahn’s battery team at Dalhousie University

Tesla has renewed its contract with Jeff Dahn and Dalhousie University. The partnership between Tesla and the Canadian University, which started on June 8th, 2016, held the intention of developing longer-lasting, lower-cost EV batteries. For years, Tesla has been working with Dahn’s research team to develop new strategies for EV battery development and longevity. One […]

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Tesla bull asks Elon Musk for Full Self-Driving value to be added with vehicle trade-in

Tesla will consider adding monetary value to its Full Self-Driving suite when an owner is attempting to trade-in their vehicle. The company is looking into the possibility following a request to Elon Musk from notable Wall Street analyst and Tesla bull Pierre Ferragu. Ferragu, an analyst from New Street Research, currently owns a Model 3 […]

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Electric pickups like the Tesla Cybertruck are already catching the interest of avid truck fans: survey

The American pickup truck segment may be the biggest prize yet in the country’s auto market. The US, after all, loves pickups, as evidenced by the fact that the country’s top-selling vehicles are dominated by trucks. This is why it is pertinent for EV makers like Tesla to ensure that their respective entries into the […]

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Tesla Model Y deliveries officially launch in China

Tesla has officially started deliveries of the Model Y built in China. Meanwhile, preparations for the production of the European Model Y in Grünheide continue – the plant could become larger than initially thought. But there are also increasing indications that the Model S and Model X will soon be refreshed. In China, invitations to […]

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