A Model S using Autopilot crashed into a firetruck near Los Angels on Monday prompting inquiry from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, according to a report from Bloomberg. The Tesla driver was reportedly traveling at 65 mph when he rear-ended the truck. There were no injuries in the crash. The Bloomberg report says the NTSB… Continue reading NTSB Wants Information on Tesla Autopilot Accident
Month: January 2018
Tesla Announces 10-Year Compensation Plan for Musk
Tesla has announced a unique new compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk that would keep him at the company for the next 10 years. The package is entirely contingent on achieving market cap and operational milestones that would make Tesla one of the most valuable companies in the world. In order to fully vest, Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla Announces 10-Year Compensation Plan for Musk
How to Protect Your Tesla From Scratches and Dents
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a sponsored post from Opti-Coat, which offers a range of professional protective coatings for cars. Tesla cars are at the forefront of electric car design. If you want a car that helps to protect the future of the planet, a Tesla is an excellent choice. It’s true that Teslas can still be… Continue reading How to Protect Your Tesla From Scratches and Dents
Ruan Transportation Orders Five Tesla Semis, Partners to Test Prototypes
Ruan Transportation Management Systems has reserved five Tesla Semis, according to a release from the Iowa-based company. “These new trucks stand to revolutionize interstate transport and change the way we do business,” said James Cade, Vice President of Fleet Services. “Ruan has always been a leader in efficient transport and logistics, so it makes perfect… Continue reading Ruan Transportation Orders Five Tesla Semis, Partners to Test Prototypes
Model 3 Making Its Way to Tesla Showrooms in NYC, Boston, Miami
With most of the early Model 3s going to owners on the West Coast, it’s been difficult for people throughout the rest of the country to catch a glimpse of the car. Fortunately, Tesla has started to deliver Model 3s to showrooms outside of California. Tesla stores in Manhattan and Boston debuted the Model 3… Continue reading Model 3 Making Its Way to Tesla Showrooms in NYC, Boston, Miami
Tesla Updates Model 3 Online Configurator
TMC Member nullpointer spotted a new configurator for the Model 3 and many hope that it’s a sign that new options are on the way. Tesla has limited options for the new Model 3 as it tries to ramp production. Currently the Model 3 is only available in its “Long Range Battery” version, which is powered… Continue reading Tesla Updates Model 3 Online Configurator
Tesla Semi Spotted on Public Road
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Tesla Semi was spotted driving down a local street in Sunnyvale, Calif., a rare look at the truck in public. Brandon Camargo posted a short video to YouTube this week that shows a matte black test mule as it moved quickly down the street.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCH9GU-SAY0″ video_related=”1″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]The Tesla Semi hasn’t been seen much since the… Continue reading Tesla Semi Spotted on Public Road
Two Senior Manufacturing Engineers Have Left Tesla
Two of Tesla’s senior manufacturing engineers have left the company. Jason Mendez, senior director for manufacturing engineering, and Will McColl, senior manager for equipment engineering, both left the company in recent weeks. The moves were first reported by Jalopnik. Mendez and McColl were reportedly closely involved with manufacturing the Model 3, which has suffered frustrating… Continue reading Two Senior Manufacturing Engineers Have Left Tesla
Watch Out Tesla, There’s a Tough Road Ahead in 2018
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a sponsored post from Autozin, an online marketplace for cars. As was evident on the December 2017 U.S. electric car sales reports, Tesla may face an intense rivalry this year. Despite the fact that Tesla has been a sensation in the automotive industry with its electric luxury sedan, failing to achieve… Continue reading Watch Out Tesla, There’s a Tough Road Ahead in 2018
When Will Tesla Hit 200,000 Sales in the U.S.?
Last year was an exciting one for electric vehicles. Among the many milestones, there are two (or three) relevant to this discussion: one, the US Federal Tax Credit survived the political budget process; two, the Tesla Model 3 began shipping to Tesla employees in July and (3) to non-employees in December. Now that Model 3… Continue reading When Will Tesla Hit 200,000 Sales in the U.S.?