A German media outlet has reported that Tesla is considering locations in Lower Saxony as potential sites for Gigafactory 4. Nordwest Zeitung quotes German minister of economics Bernd Althusmann showing enthusiasm for the project and confirming that the ministry had presented “potential locations” to Tesla executives. “I would be delighted about the company’s commitment and…
Tesla will reportedly contract LG to supply batteries for vehicles built at its Shanghai plant. The deal would diversify Tesla’s battery suppliers, as the company currently sources batteries from Panasonic. Reuters, citing sources close to the deal, reported that Tesla is still likely to use Panasonic batteries in the initial phase of production and source…
Since becoming a Tesla Motors Club featured vendor in April 2019, SunTek has seen many interesting discussions around PPF coverage in member forums. We rounded up some of those burning questions and asked installation professionals Robert, Jay, Triet and Pete to weigh in. Do Teslas have any particularly damage-prone areas? Everyone answered “yes” to this…
Walmart is suing Tesla after solar panels at seven stores allegedly caught fire, according to a court filing. Walmart also claims Tesla “routinely deployed individuals to inspect the solar systems who lacked basic solar training and knowledge.” “Tesla’s personnel did not know, for example, how to conduct inspections or how to use simple tools, such…
It is in the nature of the EV industry to always be seeking innovative ideas, and to focus on constant evolution. How can a vehicle be faster, cheaper, safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable? TuxMat Inc. makes a unique product that has the ability to keep up with the ever-evolving EV market. It is in…
Tesla has launched a rental service for its solar panel business that will enable consumers to install a solar system for as little as $50 per month. There is no long-term contract or upfront installation cost. Offering a flat rate will take away the financial risk of installing an expensive solar system and hopefully return…
Spotify is world’s most popular music app, yet it has only been integrated into Tesla cars in Europe. But, good news for North American owners – Spotify will soon be available. Chief Executive Elon Musk confirmed the news on Twitter. Tesla has worked with music streaming service Slacker for years to deliver music to its…
A Tesla Model 3 owner has removed the RFID chip from the vehicle’s keycard and implanted it in her arm. The Model 3 doesn’t have a normal car key, instead it’s unlocked with a smartphone app or a keycard. Amie DD, a software engineer, decided that wasn’t convenient enough. She first tried to port Tesla’s…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a sponsored post from PartCatalog, a seller of car and truck accessories. Elon Musk might have analysts scratching their heads over sales numbers and projections, but the people have spoken on which Tesla is their favorite. PartCatalog looked at geotagged data across 25,000 tweets, tracking the popularity of each Tesla model…
The electric pickup market is starting to take shape and there seems to be a steady stream of developments making headlines from both startups and the auto giants. One of the most highly-anticipated items to watch is the debut of Tesla’s pickup. It sounds like it’s receiving final touches. Replying to a Twitter follower anxious…
