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Veteran test driver on next-gen Tesla Roadster: ‘the world will be a better place if that car does get built’

July 1, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Emile Bouret, the man behind the wheel of the next-gen Roadster during the vehicle’s test drives last November, recently called on all car enthusiasts to support the upcoming all-electric supercar. According to the veteran test driver, vehicles like the next-generation Roadster have the potential to make the automotive world a “better place,” considering that it […]

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Ex-Tesla employee accused of sabotage is crowdfunding $500k to support legal battle

June 29, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Former Tesla employee and alleged saboteur Martin Tripp is taking the next step in his fight against the Elon Musk-led company. Just recently, Tripp started a crowdfunding campaign to raise half a million dollars for his legal fees and possible travel expenses as he prepares to face the electric car maker in court. The GoFundMe […]

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Why electric vehicles will continue to dominate Pikes Peak after record-shattering run

June 27, 2018 Aaron Turpen Syndicated Comments Off

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb happens every June in Colorado, sending cars from the base of Pikes Peak up to its top in an arduous climb to a 14,000 feet elevation. The speeds gained are not spectacular by today’s racing standards, but the climb itself is a mixture of brute power and endurance like […]

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Tesla pickup truck’s 300k-lb towing capacity is crazy but feasible

June 27, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

In a series of tweets on Tuesday night, Elon Musk provided a number of new details about the Tesla pickup truck. Among these is the massive electric vehicle’s insane towing capacity of up to 300,000 pounds, or 150 tons. Such a figure is pretty much unheard of among pickup trucks, especially considering that even Class […]

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Elon Musk polls fans for Tesla pickup truck features wish list

June 26, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Elon Musk recently conducted a brief brainstorming session with his followers on Twitter, discussing possible features of the upcoming Tesla pickup truck, or Tesla Truck, as the CEO referred to the vehicle. As noted by Musk, the yet-to-be-released pickup truck would feature small, “important nuances” that would be “next level.” Tesla’s pickup truck is expected […]

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Tesla stock (TSLA) battles to keep its progress in Q2 2018 home stretch

June 26, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) has experienced a roller coaster of a month this June, at one point almost coming within reach of its all-time high before plunging back 6.9% last week and settling at $333.63. As of June 22, Tesla had risen 25.4% quarter-to-date, making it one of the best-performing stock among automakers. Since then, however, […]

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Tesla Semi cabin’s Model 3-inspired elements showcased in new video

June 25, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

A video featuring a rare look at the Tesla Semi’s cabin was recently uploaded on YouTube. As could be seen in the short clip, the all-electric long-hauler features some compelling design elements, from components inspired by the Model 3 to a mysterious pedal beside the vehicle’s brakes. The Semi’s recent video was uploaded by Moldova-born […]

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Tesla Semi spotted by fans ahead of Golden Gate Bridge crossing

June 21, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla recently shared a short video clip of the silver Semi stealthily gliding over the Golden Gate Bridge while hauling a trailer on the way to Santa Rosa, CA. The video clip of the silver Semi, with trailer in tow, was shared on Twitter, where it caused quite a conversation among Tesla’s followers on the platform. […]

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Tesla’s ‘leading choice’ for its Europe Gigafactory site is Germany

June 19, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

In a series of tweets on Monday, Elon Musk casually stated that Tesla’s “leading choice” for the site of its Europe Gigafactory is Germany. According to Musk, the facility would probably be built somewhere on the German-French border, near the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) countries. Germany is a leading choice for Europe. Perhaps on the […]

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company could be worth $16B after Chicago-O’Hare tunnel

June 18, 2018 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

The Boring Company might have started as a lighthearted jest from Elon Musk’s Twitter sessions, but the tunneling startup is now tackling a very serious project. Just last week, it was selected as Chicago’s contractor for its upcoming high-speed downtown-O’Hare transport line. In a call to clients on Friday, a Berenberg analyst has stated that […]

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