Tesla has received permission from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to sell the Model Y in the country. If the automaker receives a production permit, Giga Shanghai will soon start a significant ramp. Tesla reportedly plans to produce more than 500,000 vehicles at Giga Shanghai alone in 2021. The factory will produce cars… Continue reading Tesla Gets Permission For Model Y Sales in China
Month: November 2020
Tesla Model Y Recalled for Suspension Fix
Tesla has recalled 437 Model Y SUVs due to a loose bolt that could impact suspension and steering. According to a safety recall report to NHTSA: The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may not have been torqued to specification. If not properly secured, the upper control arm can unseat from… Continue reading Tesla Model Y Recalled for Suspension Fix
Tesla’s Roadster Supercar Will Be Available in Special Paint Colors
The upcoming Tesla Roadster will come with optional “special paint,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. The car designed to give a “hardcore smackdown” to all others is expected to start production in mid to late 2021. Musk said they’re adding color options as the company did for the original Roadster. In 2008, the… Continue reading Tesla’s Roadster Supercar Will Be Available in Special Paint Colors
NHTSA Announces Model X Recall for Adhesive Defect
Tesla has issued a recall for Model X vehicles produced between September 17, 2015 and July 31, 2016. The recall applies to 9,136 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall Wednesday, citing a defect with an adhesive on some parts. According to the safety recall report: “The Model X is equipped… Continue reading NHTSA Announces Model X Recall for Adhesive Defect
Musk Says Tesla Semi to Have Over 600 Miles of Range
The upcoming Tesla Semi will have up to 621 miles of range, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said Tuesday in an interview. The boost in battery efficiency was made possible by leveraging Tesla’s new in-house battery tech. The Semi was originally advertised as having a range up to 500 miles. “Getting a range of let’s… Continue reading Musk Says Tesla Semi to Have Over 600 Miles of Range
Rivian’s Launch Edition EV Trucks are Sold Out
Rivian says the Launch Edition of its R1T pickup and R1S sport utility vehicle is sold out. The highly-anticipated, all-electric vehicles are expected to start delivery in June 2021. The company said the Launch Edition of R1T pickup will cost $75,000 and the R1S SUV will be priced at $77,500. Both versions will have more… Continue reading Rivian’s Launch Edition EV Trucks are Sold Out
Musk Says Next FSD Release Will Be ‘Special’
An updated version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is set to release with “fundamental improvements,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. In fact, Musk called the release “special” and that it will bring about “new areas of functionality.” The automaker released a beta version of its Full Self-Driving software last month which was met with… Continue reading Musk Says Next FSD Release Will Be ‘Special’
Tesla Joins Group Pushing for 100% EV Sales by 2030
Tesla has joined other companies in the electric vehicle industry for a new lobbying organization called the Zero Emission Transportation Association. The organization, which includes other electric automakers like Rivian and Lucid, aims to bring together those who support meeting the goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030. The non-partisan group coordinates public education… Continue reading Tesla Joins Group Pushing for 100% EV Sales by 2030
SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Docks at ISS
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station Monday, delivering astronauts from the U.S. and Japan. The Crew-1 mission was the first fully operational commercial astronaut launch in SpaceX’s history. Astronauts participating in the mission included Americans Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover and Shannon Walker, and Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi. “This is a… Continue reading SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Docks at ISS
Tesla to Join S&P 500
Tesla is joining the S&P 500, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Monday. The automaker will be added to the benchmark index prior to trading on Monday, Dec. 21. Tesla recently reported its fifth consecutive quarter of profit on third-quarter revenue of $8.77 billion and strong delivery numbers, which upped the anticipation that the company would… Continue reading Tesla to Join S&P 500