EV Startups Cant Match Tesla

According to a report by Green Car Congress, J.D. Power recently published its latest study related to automakers' smartphone apps. The study, entitled J.D. Power OEM E.V App Benchmark Study suggests that vehicle owners in the U.S and Europe are using such apps much more than they once were, and this is especially true of electric car owners.While owners of gas-powered cars can certainly stand to benefit from smartphone apps, the technology has proven especially useful for E.V owners who tend to use it to check their E.V's range and charging ...[More]

EV Startups Cant Match Tesla

According to a report by Green Car Congress, J.D. Power recently published its latest study related to automakers' smartphone apps. The study, entitled J.D. Power OEM E.V App Benchmark Study suggests that vehicle owners in the U.S and Europe are using such apps much more than they once were, and this is especially true of electric car owners.While owners of gas-powered cars can certainly stand to benefit from smartphone apps, the technology has proven especially useful for E.V owners who tend to use it to check their E.V's range and charging ...[More]

Battery Production Could Reach 6 TWh By 2030

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a provider of data and market information on the lithium industry, predicts that global lithium-ion battery production capacity could reach over 6000 gigawatt-hours (6 terawatt-hours) by 2030.Automakers and battery suppliers are rushing to establish new battery manufacturing facilities around the world (thanks to Tesla, these are now invariably referred to as gigafactories). Total lithium-ion capacity (existing or under construction) has doubled since the beginning of 2021, following announcements of new plants b...[More]

Battery Production Could Reach 6 TWh By 2030

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a provider of data and market information on the lithium industry, predicts that global lithium-ion battery production capacity could reach over 6000 gigawatt-hours (6 terawatt-hours) by 2030.Automakers and battery suppliers are rushing to establish new battery manufacturing facilities around the world (thanks to Tesla, these are now invariably referred to as gigafactories). Total lithium-ion capacity (existing or under construction) has doubled since the beginning of 2021, following announcements of new plants b...[More]

Elon Musk Expected To Be Twitter CEO

Elon Musk is expected to assume the role of Twitter CEO at least temporarily after his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform is complete, sources said. As a result of the news, Tesla shares dropped nearly 7 percent based on Musk’s commitment to Twitter, which could become a distraction from his already busy schedule of running the electric automaker and aerospace company SpaceX.Sources told CNBC on Thursday that Musk will serve as temporary Twitter CEO for a few months after the deal is complete. SEC filings stated Musk will ...[More]

Elon Musk Expected To Be Twitter CEO

Elon Musk is expected to assume the role of Twitter CEO at least temporarily after his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform is complete, sources said. As a result of the news, Tesla shares dropped nearly 7 percent based on Musk’s commitment to Twitter, which could become a distraction from his already busy schedule of running the electric automaker and aerospace company SpaceX.Sources told CNBC on Thursday that Musk will serve as temporary Twitter CEO for a few months after the deal is complete. SEC filings stated Musk will ...[More]

Giga Texas Uses Cybertruck

A short video clip was recently posted on Tesla's official Instagram account. It reveals the original Tesla Cybertruck at Giga Texas delivering refreshments to factory workers.As you'll see in the video below, a few workers are in the Cybertruck's vault as it drives around the factory grounds. The workers are handing out what appear to be bottles of water and other items. At times, the refreshment delivery people have to toss items a decent distance. What's most important is it appears the workers are having a good time.Teslarati points out tha...[More]

Giga Texas Uses Cybertruck

A short video clip was recently posted on Tesla's official Instagram account. It reveals the original Tesla Cybertruck at Giga Texas delivering refreshments to factory workers.As you'll see in the video below, a few workers are in the Cybertruck's vault as it drives around the factory grounds. The workers are handing out what appear to be bottles of water and other items. At times, the refreshment delivery people have to toss items a decent distance. What's most important is it appears the workers are having a good time.Teslarati points out tha...[More]

Abarth Celebrates Historic 131 Rally Car With $40k Special Edition

In 1976, Fiat built 400 Fiat 131 Abarth homologation cars so it could go rallying. It was pretty successful, winning 18 international rallies and three world constructors' championships. In 1982, Fiat retired the rally car and is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its retirement by introducing a new Abarth 500 inspired by the 131.rnIt's called the Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special series, and just 695 units will be made available globally.rnThe Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally has a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-pot under the hood, producing 180 ...[More]

Abarth Celebrates Historic 131 Rally Car With $40k Special Edition

In 1976, Fiat built 400 Fiat 131 Abarth homologation cars so it could go rallying. It was pretty successful, winning 18 international rallies and three world constructors' championships. In 1982, Fiat retired the rally car and is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its retirement by introducing a new Abarth 500 inspired by the 131.rnIt's called the Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special series, and just 695 units will be made available globally.rnThe Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally has a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-pot under the hood, producing 180 ...[More]

How Elon Musks Leadership At Tesla Has Sparked Massive Growth

There are many unconventional elements of Elon Musk’s company management that have made him and Tesla what they are today. While he can sometimes be polarizing, it’s hard to deny the numbers Tesla has posted under his leadership, especially compared to the next several largest publicly-traded companies.When compared with the next 10 largest publicly-traded companies, Tesla ranks first in growth over the past decade and over the past year, in addition to being number one in share performance over both five and 10 years, according to data com...[More]

How Elon Musks Leadership At Tesla Has Sparked Massive Growth

There are many unconventional elements of Elon Musk’s company management that have made him and Tesla what they are today. While he can sometimes be polarizing, it’s hard to deny the numbers Tesla has posted under his leadership, especially compared to the next several largest publicly-traded companies.When compared with the next 10 largest publicly-traded companies, Tesla ranks first in growth over the past decade and over the past year, in addition to being number one in share performance over both five and 10 years, according to data com...[More]

Tesla Finally Adds Power Adjustable Swivel Screen To Model S And X

There's a fair chance you may have seen a brief video clip circulating around social media yesterday. It claimed to be a refreshed Tesla Model S with a new power-adjustable swivel touchscreen. We'll admit that we did a double-take when we saw it, and some assumed it must be an aftermarket product or some fancy video editing.That said, it appears the new Tesla Model S and Model X swivel-screen function is a reality. Tesla owners have been requesting such a feature, and it seems the U.S electric automaker was listening.While the growing consens...[More]

Tesla Finally Adds Power Adjustable Swivel Screen To Model S And X

There's a fair chance you may have seen a brief video clip circulating around social media yesterday. It claimed to be a refreshed Tesla Model S with a new power-adjustable swivel touchscreen. We'll admit that we did a double-take when we saw it, and some assumed it must be an aftermarket product or some fancy video editing.That said, it appears the new Tesla Model S and Model X swivel-screen function is a reality. Tesla owners have been requesting such a feature, and it seems the U.S electric automaker was listening.While the growing consens...[More]

What Is The Cost To Charge A Tesla Model Y

According to Teslanomics on average, the cost to charge a Tesla per month in the U.S is around $49. It also depends on how much you drive and where you live.Chris Smith, a Tesla Model 3 owner from Minneapolis, says it's 3 cents a mile for him and his Model 3. He says it’s 10.5 cents per kWh where he lives, and that’s about average. U.S average is 10.42 cents per kWh. Tesla electric bill per month can vary a lot from state to state, just like gas prices: Hawaii is much more expensive, Nevada is a fair bit less.Smith explains that EPA puts th...[More]

What Is The Cost To Charge A Tesla Model Y

According to Teslanomics on average, the cost to charge a Tesla per month in the U.S is around $49. It also depends on how much you drive and where you live.Chris Smith, a Tesla Model 3 owner from Minneapolis, says it's 3 cents a mile for him and his Model 3. He says it’s 10.5 cents per kWh where he lives, and that’s about average. U.S average is 10.42 cents per kWh. Tesla electric bill per month can vary a lot from state to state, just like gas prices: Hawaii is much more expensive, Nevada is a fair bit less.Smith explains that EPA puts th...[More]

Tesla Plans To Double Giga Shanghai Output

Tesla is planning to double Gigafactory Shanghai’s production capacity by adding a new building that could supplement the Chinese factory with 450000 additional vehicle builds every year.A letter from Tesla, which provided details regarding the automaker’s process of reopening the factory following a three-week closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak, detailed the plans. Tesla wants to expand the plant’s manufacturing output by building a new plant on another piece of land near the Gigafactory Shanghai campus, according to Reuters. The new fac...[More]

Tesla Plans To Double Giga Shanghai Output

Tesla is planning to double Gigafactory Shanghai’s production capacity by adding a new building that could supplement the Chinese factory with 450000 additional vehicle builds every year.A letter from Tesla, which provided details regarding the automaker’s process of reopening the factory following a three-week closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak, detailed the plans. Tesla wants to expand the plant’s manufacturing output by building a new plant on another piece of land near the Gigafactory Shanghai campus, according to Reuters. The new fac...[More]

How Will Another Tesla Stock Split Affect Retail Investors

As Tesla prepares for another stock split, analysts are pondering what to expect from retail investors. At the same time, many retail investors are also wondering if it’s worth upping their portion of the automaker’s shares before the stock split.Tesla’s impressive first-quarter earnings and overall valuation could trigger another surge in retail investors ahead of an upcoming stock split, according to The Motley Fool. Tesla’s growth compared to auto industry standards has the automaker valued at around 4.4 times the market capitalizati...[More]

How Will Another Tesla Stock Split Affect Retail Investors

As Tesla prepares for another stock split, analysts are pondering what to expect from retail investors. At the same time, many retail investors are also wondering if it’s worth upping their portion of the automaker’s shares before the stock split.Tesla’s impressive first-quarter earnings and overall valuation could trigger another surge in retail investors ahead of an upcoming stock split, according to The Motley Fool. Tesla’s growth compared to auto industry standards has the automaker valued at around 4.4 times the market capitalizati...[More]