Tesla Cybertruck and other heavy EVs could soon find a welcome market in Sweden

The Tesla Cybertruck, as well as other heavy, sustainable vehicles, could soon find a welcome market in Sweden. This is thanks to the efforts of industry organization Energigas Sverige, which recently requested the Swedish Transport Agency to adjust the maximum weight allowed for vehicles that could be driven on a standard Class B driving license.  […]

The post Tesla Cybertruck and other heavy EVs could soon find a welcome market in Sweden appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla gears up for Model Y production in China

Tesla has started production of the Model Y in Shanghai. A drone video shows around 40 units of the Model Y in a parking lot of the plant. Elon Musk indirectly confirmed the start of production on Twitter and wrote that he plans to travel to Shanghai in January, possibly for delivery launch. Until now, […]

The post Tesla gears up for Model Y production in China appeared first on electrive.com.

Toyota CEO inadvertently validates Tesla Energy while dubbing EVs as “overhyped”

Toyota President Akio Toyoda inadvertently made a case for Tesla Energy while speaking during a conference for the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association on Thursday, December 17. Toyoda stated that EVs were “overhyped” and suggested that more of them would actually worsen carbon dioxide in Japan, considering the source of the country’s electricity. Companies like Tesla Energy […]

The post Toyota CEO inadvertently validates Tesla Energy while dubbing EVs as “overhyped” appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla Model Y spotted at Giga Shanghai test track as initial production spools up

Recent footage from Phase 2 of Gigafactory Shanghai’s complex hints that initial production of the Made-in-China Tesla Model Y is well underway. The short video, which was taken near Giga Shanghai’s road test site, shows production Model Ys being put through a test track. Drone operator Wu Wa noted that full mass production of the […]

The post Tesla Model Y spotted at Giga Shanghai test track as initial production spools up appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla audio software partner collaborates with Bose for better cabin noise control tech

DSP Concepts, the company that develops the sound platform used by Tesla called Audio Weaver, recently announced a new collaboration with premier audio company Bose. The collaboration gives Bose the opportunity to bring its QuietComfort Road Noise Control (RNC) technology to vehicles that support the Audio Weaver platform, like the Tesla Model 3.  The Tesla […]

The post Tesla audio software partner collaborates with Bose for better cabin noise control tech appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla gets S&P Global credit rating boost, stock dances near all-time high

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) received a bump on its credit rating to BB from BB- from the S&P Global Ratings earlier today. The group also issued a “Positive Outlook,” stating that “mounting liquidity has substantially reduced its financial risk.” TSLA stock soared to an all-time high of $658.82 during Thursday’s session but closed just below at […]

The post Tesla gets S&P Global credit rating boost, stock dances near all-time high appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla fulfills NHTSA, IIHS promise for automatic braking ahead of 2022 deadline

Tesla has made good on its promise to add automatic emergency braking to all of its vehicles nearly two years ahead of the September 1, 2022 deadline that was set by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Tesla has equipped all four of its currently-available vehicles with Consumer Reports […]

The post Tesla fulfills NHTSA, IIHS promise for automatic braking ahead of 2022 deadline appeared first on TESLARATI.