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Month: August 2017
Musk Says to Expect ‘Major Increases’ in Supercharger, Urban Charger Locations
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that “Major increases in the Supercharger and Tesla urban charger network” will happen in the next several months. Major increases in the Supercharger and Tesla urban charger network happening over the next several months — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 10, 2017 In April, Tesla published a blog post that… Continue reading Musk Says to Expect ‘Major Increases’ in Supercharger, Urban Charger Locations
Reuters: Tesla Planning Driverless Truck Platoons
With the all-electric Tesla Semi scheduled to debut next month, news has developed regarding a plan for the trucks to be part of a system of driverless “platoons.” Reuters reported that the company is getting close enough to a prototype that it has discussed road tests with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and planned… Continue reading Reuters: Tesla Planning Driverless Truck Platoons
Try An Interactive Demo of the Model 3 User Interface
The Model 3’s minimalistic interior has received considerable debate ahead of the vehicle’s launch, but early reviews of the experience are quite good. The large horizontal flatscreen perched in the middle of the dash that received much of the intrigue prior to release is said to be a well-designed information system that’s convenient and intuitive… Continue reading Try An Interactive Demo of the Model 3 User Interface
Model 3 Battery Packs Expected to Come in 50 kWh and 75 kWh Versions
The Model 3 will reportedly have a 50 kWh battery pack for the “standard” version and a 75 kWh battery for the “long range” version. The news comes after a TMC Member discovered an Environmental Protection Agency document offering clues for what to expect. A report from Electrek says Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the… Continue reading Model 3 Battery Packs Expected to Come in 50 kWh and 75 kWh Versions
Tesla Hopes to Fund Production With $1.5 Billion Junk Bond Offering
Tesla plans to raise $1.5 billion through a high-yield junk bond offering, with road shows expected to begin Monday. The fresh cash would help ramp up production of the recently released Model 3 sedan. Tesla said last week it anticipates $2 billion in capital expenditures during the second half of the year to support production… Continue reading Tesla Hopes to Fund Production With $1.5 Billion Junk Bond Offering
Model X Gets a Price Cut
Tesla has lowered the base price of the Model X to $79,500, a $3,000 savings over the previous price. The company pointed to greater production efficiency and better margins. “When we launched Model X 75D, it had a low gross margin. As we’ve achieved efficiencies, we are able to lower the price and pass along… Continue reading Model X Gets a Price Cut
Tesla Solar Roofs Are Being Installed
Tesla solar roof installations are underway, with Chief Executive Elon Musk saying that his home was among the first. “I have them on my house, JB has them on his house,” Musk said, referring J.B. Straubel, Tesla’s CTO. “This is version one. I think this roof is going to look really knock-out as we just… Continue reading Tesla Solar Roofs Are Being Installed
Model Y to Use Model 3 Platform, Arrive Earlier Than Expected
Tesla’s Model Y crossover vehicle will arrive earlier than expected thanks to the company’s executive team’s ability to walk CEO Elon Musk – in his own words – “back from the cliff of insanity.” Most of the Model Y details remain a mystery, but Musk said earlier this year that the vehicle would be based… Continue reading Model Y to Use Model 3 Platform, Arrive Earlier Than Expected
63,000 Canceled Model 3s is Like a Shorter Line at the Hamburger Stand
Tesla CEO Elon Musk compared the electric car company to a busy hamburger restaurant on Wednesday’s quarterly earnings call. When explaining his thinking around the cancelation of 63,000 Model 3 preorders, Musk used the opportunity to underscore the difficulties ahead in scaling production. “Those cancellations occurred over the course of more than a year,” Musk… Continue reading 63,000 Canceled Model 3s is Like a Shorter Line at the Hamburger Stand