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Blog Judge Approves Settlement Between Musk & SEC

A U.S. judge on Tuesday approved a settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission, Tesla, and Chief Executive Elon Musk related to his...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Oct 16, 2018 at 2:54 PM, 0 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Google Maps Now Includes EV Charging Station Info

Google announced Tuesday that it will bring information about electric vehicle charging stations to Google Maps. Here’s how their guide to the new...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Oct 16, 2018 at 2:41 PM, 1 replies, in forum: Charging Standards and Infrastructure
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Blog Tesla Files Trademark for 'Teslaquila'

Tesla has filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark “Teslaquila” for “distilled agave liquor” and “distilled...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Oct 13, 2018 at 6:36 AM, 3 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Tesla Delivered 55,840 Model 3 Sedans in Q3

Tesla delivered 83,500 vehicle in the third quarter, including 55,840 Model 3 sedans. “With production stabilized, delivery and outbound vehicle...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Oct 2, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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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...

Thread by: Ty_McMahan, Oct 1, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Roadster 2020
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Blog Musk Tells Employees Company is on Cusp of Profitability

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk sent a note to employees over the weekend saying the company was very close to achieving its goal of...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Oct 1, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog 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...

Thread by: Ty_McMahan, Sep 30, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Electric Vehicles
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Blog Musk Settles SEC Fraud Charges, Will Step Down as Tesla's Chairman

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk will give up his chairman title under the terms of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Sep 29, 2018, 129 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Tesla is Building Car Carriers to Keep Up With Model 3 Deliveries

Tesla is in a sprint to deliver as many cars as possible ahead of the end of the third quarter. Chief Executive Elon Musk has called it “delivery...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Sep 24, 2018, 194 replies, in forum: Model 3: Ordering, Production, Delivery
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Blog Tesla's Supply Management Boss to Leave

Liam O’Connor, Tesla’s vice president of global supply management, has resigned from the company, according to a report from Bloomberg. O’Connor...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Sep 21, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Tesla Shakes Up Exec Team, Teases Record Quarter

Tesla posted a letter sent to all employees Friday announcing several management changes. Notably, long-time Tesla engineer Jerome Guillen has...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Sep 7, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog TMC Garage: From the Roadster to the Model 3, Chad Schwitters Now Ready for a Tesla Truck

Chad Schwitters (ChadS) has owned the entire Tesla lineup. His first two cars were a 2010 Roadster and a 2012 Signature Model S 85. His family now...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Sep 5, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Musk Says Access to V9 Software is Weeks Away

Tesla’s highly-anticipated Software Version 9 is “not right yet,” according to Chief Executive Elon Musk, who tweeted that he’s been running the...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Sep 5, 2018, 50 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog TMC Garage: Patrick Connor's Model X and Model 3

TMC member Patrick Connor (patrick0101) has been driving EVs since 2007, but has always kept a gas car as a backup. Living in Portland, Ore.,...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Sep 1, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Electric Vehicles
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Blog 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...

Thread by: Ty_McMahan, Aug 31, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Model S
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Blog Tesla Patent Hints at Automated Turn Signals

A new patent filing suggests Tesla plans to offer an automated turn signaling feature. The patent filing describes a system that leverages the...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 30, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Autonomous Vehicles
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Blog Faraday Future Shows Off First Pre-Production Vehicle

Faraday Future, which recently announced a fresh $2 billion in funding, now says it has built its first pre-production vehicle. The FF91 uses...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 29, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Electric Vehicles
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Blog 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...

Thread by: Ty_McMahan, Aug 28, 2018, 86 replies, in forum: Electric Vehicles
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Blog Gene Munster Examines a Potential Apple Investment in Tesla

During Tesla’s brief tease of taking the company private, industry watchers frequently mentioned Apple as a potential partner. Such a scenario...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 28, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Watch Jay Leno's Ride in the Next-Gen Tesla Roadster

Jay Leno was recently treated to a thorough walk-through of the next-generation Tesla Roadster by Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen....

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 26, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Roadster 2020
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Blog Musk Backs Away From Plans to Take Tesla Private

After Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted earlier this month that “investor support is confirmed” for a plan to take Tesla private at $420 a share,...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 25, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Tesla to Bring Calendar Sync to Model 3

A calendar integration feature available on the Tesla Model S and Model X will soon be available to Model 3 owners, Chief Executive Elon Musk said...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 23, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
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Blog Report Says Tesla Had to Rework Most Cars in Push to 5,000

About 4,300 of the 5,000 Model 3 units that came off the production line in June needed to be reworked, according to internal Tesla documents...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 22, 2018, 29 replies, in forum: Model 3: Ordering, Production, Delivery
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Blog Report: Tesla's Board to Meet With Advisors About Take-Private Deal

Tesla’s board of directors plans to meet next week with financial advisors to discuss a plan to take the company private, according to a report...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 9, 2018, 22 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Watch a Tesla Paint Robot Spray the Model 3

Elon Musk has has pointed to Tesla’s paint shop as one of the areas that has slowed Model 3 production. In fact, he said in a letter to employees...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 8, 2018, 22 replies, in forum: Model 3: Ordering, Production, Delivery
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Blog Tesla Board Members Release Statement on Proposal to Take Company Private

Tesla’s board of directors has met “several times” to discuss Chief Executive Elon Musk’s proposal to take the company private, according to a...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 8, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Model 3 Among Top 10 Best-Selling Passenger Vehicles in July

The Model 3 cracked the top ten list for best-selling passenger cars in the month of July, according to Goodcarbadcar, which analyzes sales data...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 7, 2018, 22 replies, in forum: Model 3
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Blog Model 3 Performance Faster Than Advertised - 0-60 MPH in 3.18 Seconds

It seems there may be a bit more performance than advertised for the Tesla Model 3 Performance version. YouTuber Erik Strait posted a video...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 6, 2018, 70 replies, in forum: Model 3: Driving Dynamics
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Blog NASA Names Astronauts for Commercial Crew Flights

NASA announced today nine astronauts assigned to four Commercial Crew flights aboard Boeing and SpaceX spacecraft. SpaceX’s demo mission 2 aboard...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 3, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: SpaceX
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Blog Tesla's Pricier Model 3 Already Converting Owners of Mass Market Cars

Tesla noted on its earnings call Wednesday that new customers willing to shell out $50,000 for the Model 3 aren’t swapping out a luxury car in the...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 2, 2018, 59 replies, in forum: Electric Vehicles
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Blog Tesla Adds Model 3 Performance to Referral Program, Offers Free Supercharging

Tesla has made two updates to its Referral Program. The Model 3 Performance is now eligible for incentives when purchased through a referral code....

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 1, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Report: Tesla Considering $5B Funding for Shanghai Plant

Tesla is considering raising $5 billion from Chinese investors to fund its recently announced plant near Shanghai, according to a report from...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Aug 1, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Tesla Plans Software Update to Cater to Campers

Tesla plans to update its vehicles with a “party & camper mode” to make it more comfortable for owners using their electric car for shelter, Chief...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jul 31, 2018, 22 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Watch Firefighters Rip Through the Tesla Solar Roof

A recent video released by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection gives us a good look at the construction of Tesla's solar...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jul 26, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Tesla Energy
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Blog Waymo Partners With Businesses to Give Customers Rides

Alphabet’s self-driving car division Waymo has struck a deal with five companies to offer transportation for their customers in the Phoenix area....

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jul 26, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Autonomous Vehicles
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Blog Tesla to Increase Production of Residential Energy Products

Tesla will increase efforts from its Tesla Energy division that produces products like the Powerwall and Solar Roof, according to USA Today. “It’s...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jul 20, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Tesla Energy
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Blog EPA Releases Rating for Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance Cars

The EPA has released its official efficiency rating for the Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance versions, which comes in at 116 MPGe. Both...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jul 17, 2018, 36 replies, in forum: Model 3
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Blog Tesla Signs Agreement for Shanghai Factory

Tesla has finalized plans for a factory in Shanghai that would have capacity for 500,000 vehicles a year, according to a Bloomberg report. A deal...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jul 10, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Tesla Reports Q2 2018 Production Numbers

Tesla produced 53,339 vehicles during the second quarter, an increase of 55 percent from the prior period. In a press release, Tesla said it was...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jul 2, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Explaining the Six Levels of Vehicle Automation

The age of autonomous driving is upon us. Automakers are making the promise of self-driving cars a reality. From street ready auto-drive systems...

Thread by: Contributor, Jul 2, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Autonomous Vehicles
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Blog Musk Says Tesla Made 7,000 Cars Last Week

Tesla narrowly missed its goal of producing 5,000 Model 3 vehicles by the end of the quarter, but made huge improvements in production volume....

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jul 2, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Model 3
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Tesla Roadster Rocket Thrusters Explained By Tesla Patent

During the annual Tesla shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk announced that Roadster 2020 would have a SpaceX option package that will include...

Thread by: Patrick0101, Jun 29, 2018, 28 replies, in forum: Roadster 2020
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Blog Tesla Job Cuts Hit Solar Business

Tesla’s residential solar business will suffer layoffs related to the company’s plan to slash its workforce by 9 percent. A report from Reuters...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jun 22, 2018, 20 replies, in forum: Tesla Energy
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Blog Tesla Enables Speed Limits Through Mobile App

Tesla has added a new feature that enables owners to limit the speed of their cars through a mobile app. “Speed Limit Mode” gives owners the...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jun 21, 2018, 31 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Tesla Sues Former Employee for Hacking Trade Secrets

Tesla has filed a lawsuit against a former employee alleging he “unlawfully hacked the company’s confidential and trade secret information and...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jun 20, 2018, 128 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Musk Says Tesla May Prefer Its Tented Assembly Line

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the massive tent set up to house a Model 3 manufacturing line at the Fremont, Calif. factory was necessary to reach the...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jun 19, 2018, 47 replies, in forum: Model 3: Ordering, Production, Delivery
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Blog Imagining the Model Y

We saw artists take their best guess in renderings for the new Roadster, which weren’t really on target. Still, it’s fun to imagine. And that game...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jun 16, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Future Vehicles
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Musk Says 'Augmented Mode' Coming to 2020 Roadster

That the next-generation Tesla Roadster will have an “Augmented Mode” designed to “massively enhance human driving ability,” according to Tesla...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jun 8, 2018, 39 replies, in forum: Roadster 2020
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Blog NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Autopilot Crash

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board issued a preliminary report on a fatal March 23 crash involving a Tesla Model X using Autopilot near...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jun 7, 2018, 101 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
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Blog Tesla Shareholder Meeting: Musk Remains Chairman, Promises a $35K Model 3 By End of Year

Tesla shareholders voted Tuesday to keep Elon Musk in the position of chairman following a proposal to boot him from the board of directors. “I’ve...

Thread by: TMC Staff, Jun 5, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.

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