It makes sense that Tesla would open its full year update on its energy products division by talking about the Model 3 sedan. There’s no doubt that production of the new sedan stole the spotlight in the product suite, but Tesla Energy still managed to hum along. Tesla Energy currently consists of the following products:… Continue reading After Building World’s Biggest Battery, Tesla Energy Expects Revenue Growth in 2019
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Electric Pickup Roundup: Musk Says Tesla Truck ‘Not Like Anything Else’
Elon Musk continues to build hype for Tesla’s planned electric pickup. Tesla’s CEO said during the company’s Q4 earnings call that a Tesla-built hauler “might be ready” to unveil “this summer.” Further fueling the anticipation, he said the truck will be something “special” and “not like anything else.” The timeline for a reveal of the… Continue reading Electric Pickup Roundup: Musk Says Tesla Truck ‘Not Like Anything Else’
With Waymo’s Launch of Robo-Rides, When Can We Call a Tesla Taxi?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Waymo, a unit of Alphabet Inc., launched this week the first driverless-car service in the U.S. The service, called Waymo One, works just like other popular ride-hailing providers – punch a button on your cellphone to summon a ride, which arrives in minutes. And while there’s a human in the driver’s seat, they’re not in… Continue reading With Waymo’s Launch of Robo-Rides, When Can We Call a Tesla Taxi?
Tesla Semi Helps Spur Zero-Emissions Trucking Industry
It seems we’re just a few years away from silencing the chug-a-lug of diesel motors pumping smoke through semi truck exhaust stacks. Tesla has certainly attracted headlines with its all-electric truck dubbed Tesla Semi. What’s more, it has attracted orders. Companies like Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo, FedEx, UPS, and Walmart have all helped push reservations for the… Continue reading Tesla Semi Helps Spur Zero-Emissions Trucking Industry
Can Musk’s ‘Cyberpunk’ Pickup Deliver a ‘Smackdown?’
Consider Tesla’s incredible all-electric product pipeline – a version of America’s current favorite, the crossover SUV; a top-down, wind-in-your-hair roadster that aims to be the “fastest production car ever;” a semi with a powertrain guaranteed for a million miles that hopes to disrupt the business of roadway freight by ditching diesel…and we haven’t even arrived… Continue reading Can Musk’s ‘Cyberpunk’ Pickup Deliver a ‘Smackdown?’
Tesla Accelerates Plans in China as Millions of EVs Hit the Streets
With more than 200,000 vehicles sold to date and an exciting product pipeline that ranges from semis to sports cars, Tesla is truly creating an electric vehicle revolution in the U.S. But, it seems China may be the market that gives the biggest shove to gas burning vehicles and helps accelerate global EV adoption. With… Continue reading Tesla Accelerates Plans in China as Millions of EVs Hit the Streets
The 2020 Tesla Roadster and Elon Musk’s Need for Speed
Whether it’s sports cars, rockets, or tweets, there’s no denying that Elon Musk likes to push limits. That trait has been evident in all his companies’ pursuits. We saw it early with the original Tesla Roadster. When the car debuted in 2008 it managed to produce a 0-60 mph time of just 4.6 seconds from… Continue reading The 2020 Tesla Roadster and Elon Musk’s Need for Speed
How Important Are Electric Pickups to Tesla’s Mission?
Tesla has more than 400,000 Model 3 reservations, which will take nearly two years to fill at the current rate of production. Despite the “production hell” headlines and questions about how the manufacturing struggles will impact quality, people are still lining up for the car. In fact, last month the Model 3 outsold every BMW passenger… Continue reading How Important Are Electric Pickups to Tesla’s Mission?
Remembering Tesla’s Original Budget Car – the Model S 40 kWh
As the world continues to wait for Tesla to produce an affordable Model 3, it’s worth remembering that value was part of Tesla’s pitch a decade ago. When the company debuted the highly-anticipated Model S in 2009, they issued a press release touting a $49,900 electric car. Chief Executive Elon Musk offered a quote later… Continue reading Remembering Tesla’s Original Budget Car – the Model S 40 kWh
A Look at Tesla’s EV Competition in 2019
It seems Tesla is on the cusp of achieving its original goal – “to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport by bringing compelling mass market electric cars to market as soon as possible.” But, how will that win impact the overall health of Tesla as a business? According to a study by the London-based PA Consulting… Continue reading A Look at Tesla’s EV Competition in 2019