Tesla said Monday it will produce a China-only version of the Model S and Model X with a dual charge port design that supports the country’s GB/T DC fast charging standard and Superchargers. The new ports will be located in the same common location for gas tank doors on the side of the vehicle. Tesla plans… Continue reading Tesla Introduces Dual Charger Design for China
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Tesla Partners With Liberty Mutual for Insurance Program
Tesla plans to offer insurance specifically designed for its electric cars through a partnership with Liberty Mutual Insurance. Chief Executive Elon Musk has previously taken issue with the insurance industry’s handling of Tesla vehicles, like insurer AAA raising rates on Tesla vehicles in some markets, citing high claim frequencies and costs. Musk said in June that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Partners With Liberty Mutual for Insurance Program
Tesla News Roundup: Model 3 Production Numbers and a Possible Tesla Semi Photo
There were several noteworthy Tesla news items this week, as CEO Elon Musk said the company will delay the debut of its Tesla Semi to give full attention to Model 3 bottlenecks and helping restore power in Puerto Rico. GM Plans 20 Electric Models By 2023 – General Motors said it will produce two new all-electric vehicles… Continue reading Tesla News Roundup: Model 3 Production Numbers and a Possible Tesla Semi Photo
Musk Shares Video of Model 3 Assembly Line
Elon Musk shared a video Sunday of the Tesla Model 3 assembly line. The video shows automated robots working at a welding station inside Tesla’s Fremont factory. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaAOokSgdCp/ The video follows reports from several outlets including the Wall Street Journal that the Model 3 is being partly built by hand while machinery to manufacture the… Continue reading Musk Shares Video of Model 3 Assembly Line
Musk Tweets on Model 3 Delays, Semi Stall, and Puerto Rico
When asked when non-employ Model 3 customers can expect delivery of their cars, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet: “Assume the worst.” “Now I need to get back to work…” he said as a sign-off from the brief tweetstorm. Musk seemed to show a sense of urgency in pulling his company out of its… Continue reading Musk Tweets on Model 3 Delays, Semi Stall, and Puerto Rico
Is This the Tesla Semi?
With the Tesla Semi unveiling just weeks away, a reddit user has posted a photo that may be our first look at a prototype of the vehicle. The photo shows the truck being delivered to “an undisclosed place in California where they test Tesla vehicles.” The trucks shape resembles the shadowy rendering Tesla previously teased.… Continue reading Is This the Tesla Semi?
Tesla Built 260 Model 3s, Broke Records for Model S, Model X in Third Quarter
Tesla delivered a record number of vehicles in its third quarter 2017, but missed production estimates on the Model 3, the automaker’s new electric sedan for the mass market. Tesla confirmed production of only 260 Model 3 units, significantly below the 1,500 units that Tesla said it hoped to build by the end of August. In… Continue reading Tesla Built 260 Model 3s, Broke Records for Model S, Model X in Third Quarter
Tesla News Roundup: Powerwalls to Puerto Rico, Referral Program Changes, New SpaceX Plan
Report: Tesla Swapping Nvidia Chips For Intel To Power Infotainment System – Tesla is reportedly swapping the chip used for its infotainment system from Nvidia to Intel. Tesla Enables Cross-Referrals Between Car, Solar Owners – Tesla’s referral program received a number of updates today, notably the ability for Tesla car owners to refer Tesla Energy customers and vice versa.… Continue reading Tesla News Roundup: Powerwalls to Puerto Rico, Referral Program Changes, New SpaceX Plan
Tesla Enables Cross-Referrals Between Car, Solar Owners
Tesla’s referral program received a number of updates today, notably the ability for Tesla car owners to refer Tesla Energy customers and vice versa. Additionally, Tesla will end the $1,000 discount for Model S or Model X buyers using a referral code at the end of October, but will still offer free unlimited Supercharging. A… Continue reading Tesla Enables Cross-Referrals Between Car, Solar Owners
Report: Tesla Swapping Nvidia Chips For Intel To Power Infotainment System
Tesla is reportedly swapping the chip used for its infotainment system from Nvidia to Intel. The report from Bloomberg quotes people familiar with the plans saying Tesla’s Model 3 and all other new vehicles will receive the Intel modules. Nvidia, Intel and Tesla declined comment to Bloomberg. An interesting note regarding the potential partnership is that… Continue reading Report: Tesla Swapping Nvidia Chips For Intel To Power Infotainment System