Tesla is making clear progress on its Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai. Not long ago, articles were surfacing on the internet suggesting that Tesla had called it quits on its Gigafactory 3 in China. Images showed a lack of progress for a short time in December. Much like the aerial shots of Tesla cars in parking… Continue reading New Flyover At Tesla Gigafactory 3 In China Reveals Progress: Video
Month: February 2019
Tesla and Mercedes are Talking Electric Vans
Tesla has talked to Daimler about collaborating on an electric van, according to a report from Bloomberg. The report said discussions were initiated after Tesla Chief Executive praised Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van in a November tweet. “Maybe interesting to work with Daimler/Mercedes on an electric Sprinter. That’s a great van. We will inquire,” Musk… Continue reading Tesla and Mercedes are Talking Electric Vans
Model 3 Gets $1,100 Price Cut
Tesla cut the price of its Model 3 sedan for the second time this year. Last month, Tesla cut the price of its entire lineup by $2,000 to help soften the loss of the full $7,500 federal tax credit for buyers, which was cut in half last year when Tesla hit the incentive’s production limit.… Continue reading Model 3 Gets $1,100 Price Cut
Number Of Identified Tesla Model 3 Orders In Europe Close To 20,000
Almost 2/3 of the Model 3 were ordered in Norway, the Netherlands and Germany The voluntary dataset of Tesla Model 3 orders placed in Europe currently indicates over 19,300 (as of January 31, 2019), which is roughly 5,500 more than a month earlier. As not all customers were willing to add their order to the… Continue reading Number Of Identified Tesla Model 3 Orders In Europe Close To 20,000
New Battery Cell Patented By Tesla: Faster Charging, Lower Cost
The new battery cell comes with improved chemistry which might result in faster charging and discharging, better longevity, and even lower cost Coming from the Tesla battery research group, this patent promises an incremental step in improving the current Li-Ion batteries that are used in most electric vehicles. The research group – led by Jeff Dahn… Continue reading New Battery Cell Patented By Tesla: Faster Charging, Lower Cost
Model 3 Tops Consumer Reports Satisfaction Survey
The Tesla Model 3 has topped a Consumer Reports survey of how happy car buyers are with the car they own. Consumer Reports said it collected survey data from an annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. “Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had… Continue reading Model 3 Tops Consumer Reports Satisfaction Survey
Electrify America Adds Tesla Battery Storage to 100 Stations
Volkswagen AG unit Electrify America plans to use Tesla battery storage packs at more than 100 charging stations across the U.S. The installations are expected to be finished in 2019. Each site will have a 210-kilowatt battery system that can hold approximately 350 kilowatt-hours of charge. “With our chargers offering high power levels, it makes… Continue reading Electrify America Adds Tesla Battery Storage to 100 Stations
Tesla Agrees to Acquire Maxwell Technologies for $218M
Tesla has agreed to buy energy storage company Maxwell Technologies for $218 million in an all-stock deal. Founded in 1965, Maxwell Technologies develops and manufactures energy storage and power delivery solution-related products for automotive, heavy transportation, renewable energy, backup power, wireless communications and industrial and consumer electronics applications. Maxwell’s dry electrode technology “has the potential… Continue reading Tesla Agrees to Acquire Maxwell Technologies for $218M