Tesla has released a new video that teases its battery manufacturing efforts in an effort to recruit talent to its cell team. The video shows mesmerizing shots of Tesla’s battery cells moving through the production process. The music of Don Hinton’s 1960 tune “Honey Bee” accompanies the images, including the lyrics “You gave me a… Continue reading Tesla Releases New Video on Battery Manufacturing
Month: January 2021
Apple and Hyundai Considering EV Partnership
A new report says that Apple and Hyundai Motor Co. have agreed to partner on an autonomous all-electric car. Korea IT News first reported the potential partnership, which would aim to put a vehicle into production by 2024. Apple has been working on a car project since as early as 2014. Dubbed “Project Titan,” the… Continue reading Apple and Hyundai Considering EV Partnership
Report: Tesla Hiring Design Director in China
Tesla is ramping up its efforts to design and build vehicles specifically for the Chinese market, according to a Reuters report. The company is currently looking to hire a director in China to lead a “full-function” studio in Shanghai or Beijing. Candidates have been interviewed by Tesla’s global design chief Franz von Holzhausen, according to… Continue reading Report: Tesla Hiring Design Director in China
Tesla Introduces Lower-Price Model Y
Tesla is now offering a cheaper version of the Model Y crossover priced at $43,190. The price comes in as $4,000 more than the base Model 3. The new variant will offer an estimated 244 miles of range, about 100 miles less than the Long Range version. The Standard Range Model Y will also feature… Continue reading Tesla Introduces Lower-Price Model Y
Elon Musk Becomes Richest Person in the World
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk is now the richest person in the world. With a net worth of more than $185 billion, Musk has bested Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who has a worth of about $184 billion. It’s been a brave journey for Musk, who was willing to wager his own $180 million proceeds from… Continue reading Elon Musk Becomes Richest Person in the World
SpaceX Plans First Launch of 2021 This Week
SpaceX has announced its first launch of 2021 is on track for Thursday, January 7th. The mission is being conducted by Turksat, a state-supported satellite operator in Turkey. The mission was originally scheduled for January 4th. The Falcon 9 being flown in the mission will be making its fourth flight in just six months, the first… Continue reading SpaceX Plans First Launch of 2021 This Week
Watch: Model 3 Makes Six-Hour Drive Using FSD
A Tesla owner has posted a video that shows his Tesla Model 3 making a six-hour drive without any human intervention. YouTuber Whole Mars Catalog shared the video of his Full Self Driving-equipped Model 3 traveling from SpaceX headquarters in Los Angeles to Silicon Valley. The owner says the only human interaction with the car… Continue reading Watch: Model 3 Makes Six-Hour Drive Using FSD
Shanghai-Built Model 3 Shipping With Updated Interior
The Shanghai-built Tesla Model 3 has been updated with features including a heated steering wheel. Tesla’s configurator for orders in China now lists the heated wheel feature as part of a premium interior option for the Model 3 Performance. It’s a feature that many Tesla owners have been asking for and it’s expected the automaker… Continue reading Shanghai-Built Model 3 Shipping With Updated Interior
Tesla Hits Production Goal of 500,000 Units
Tesla says it met its 2020 production and delivery goal of 500,000 vehicles. The company released its Q4 2020 and 2020 annual production and delivery figures, which showed 509,737 vehicles produced and 499,550 delivered on the year. “Our delivery count should be viewed as slightly conservative, as we only count a car as delivered if… Continue reading Tesla Hits Production Goal of 500,000 Units