Tesla Inks Supply Agreement With Australias Core Lithium

Tesla entered into a legally binding Term Sheet agreement with Australian lithium producer Core Lithium. As per the agreement, Core Lithium will supply up to 110,000 tonnes of Li2O spodumene concentrate to Tesla over a term of 4 years.Core Lithium is thrilled to have reached this agreement with Tesla and look forward to further growing this relationship in the years to come. Tesla is a world leader in electric vehicles, and its investment in offtake and interest in our expansion plans for downstream processing are very encouraging, said Core ...[More]

Tesla Inks Supply Agreement With Australias Core Lithium

Tesla entered into a legally binding Term Sheet agreement with Australian lithium producer Core Lithium. As per the agreement, Core Lithium will supply up to 110,000 tonnes of Li2O spodumene concentrate to Tesla over a term of 4 years.Core Lithium is thrilled to have reached this agreement with Tesla and look forward to further growing this relationship in the years to come. Tesla is a world leader in electric vehicles, and its investment in offtake and interest in our expansion plans for downstream processing are very encouraging, said Core ...[More]

Why Hasnt Big Auto Caught Up To Tesla?

Prior to the rise of Tesla, conventional wisdom held that it would be practically impossible for a startup company to challenge the behemoths of Big Auto. When economics professors explained the concept of barriers to entry, the auto industry was usually example #1. Selling cars in volume requires not only massive industrial resources, but a highly complex supply chain and dealer network, so a startup couldn't possibly compete.Events have shown that that model wasn't valid, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that it was no longer valid...[More]

Why Hasnt Big Auto Caught Up To Tesla?

Prior to the rise of Tesla, conventional wisdom held that it would be practically impossible for a startup company to challenge the behemoths of Big Auto. When economics professors explained the concept of barriers to entry, the auto industry was usually example #1. Selling cars in volume requires not only massive industrial resources, but a highly complex supply chain and dealer network, so a startup couldn't possibly compete.Events have shown that that model wasn't valid, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that it was no longer valid...[More]

Tesla Provides Free Supercharging In Areas Around Ukraine

There are loads of benefits associated with EV ownership, and they've become quite clear of late. However, many people may have never realized that the potential to provide free DC fast charging amid a disaster would be added to the list of positives. However, Tesla is offering free Supercharging to people impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.In fact, with what likely amounts to the push of a button, Tesla regularly offers free Supercharging for its owners for a variety of reasons, though allowing people to quickly charge and flee a disaste...[More]

Tesla Provides Free Supercharging In Areas Around Ukraine

There are loads of benefits associated with EV ownership, and they've become quite clear of late. However, many people may have never realized that the potential to provide free DC fast charging amid a disaster would be added to the list of positives. However, Tesla is offering free Supercharging to people impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.In fact, with what likely amounts to the push of a button, Tesla regularly offers free Supercharging for its owners for a variety of reasons, though allowing people to quickly charge and flee a disaste...[More]

Tesla to Supply Megapacks for 200MW Solar Farm in Mojave Desert

Tesla will be supplying their Megapack energy storage systems for an upcoming solar farm in California’s Mojave Desert.The Megapacks will be part of the Eland Solar and Storage Center, a 2652 acre solar farm and energy storage project planned for 6000 Phillips Road in Kern County, about 70 miles north of Los Angeles.The project will feature two large scale solar facilities that will capture 400 megawatts of solar energy and include a 300MW / 1200MWh energy storage facility.Recent permits posted to Kern County’s website indicate the first ph...[More]

Tesla to Supply Megapacks for 200MW Solar Farm in Mojave Desert

Tesla will be supplying their Megapack energy storage systems for an upcoming solar farm in California’s Mojave Desert.The Megapacks will be part of the Eland Solar and Storage Center, a 2652 acre solar farm and energy storage project planned for 6000 Phillips Road in Kern County, about 70 miles north of Los Angeles.The project will feature two large scale solar facilities that will capture 400 megawatts of solar energy and include a 300MW / 1200MWh energy storage facility.Recent permits posted to Kern County’s website indicate the first ph...[More]

New Yorks Police Department Unveils Tesla Model Y Cruiser

The Town of Perry in upstate New York has added a Tesla Model Y to their local police department.Police Chief Michael Grover says the Model Y Long Range was purchased for about $55000, with a $7500 government rebate.The Chief says he was initially reluctant about going electric, but was quickly convinced it was the right decision after getting to spend some time behind the wheel.The Model Y has a range of 318 miles, which will be more than enough for the typical shift, which according to Grover is about 125 miles per day.The Perry Police Depart...[More]

New Yorks Police Department Unveils Tesla Model Y Cruiser

The Town of Perry in upstate New York has added a Tesla Model Y to their local police department.Police Chief Michael Grover says the Model Y Long Range was purchased for about $55000, with a $7500 government rebate.The Chief says he was initially reluctant about going electric, but was quickly convinced it was the right decision after getting to spend some time behind the wheel.The Model Y has a range of 318 miles, which will be more than enough for the typical shift, which according to Grover is about 125 miles per day.The Perry Police Depart...[More]

WiTricity To Launch Wireless Charging System For Tesla Model 3

WiTricity announced this week plans to launch a wireless charging system for the Tesla Model 3.The company claims the Halo Charging System can deliver up to 11k.W. of wireless charging power, enough for 35-40 miles of driving range per hour, an amount roughly equivalent to most Level 2 home charging systems.WiTricity says they have been testing the system on a 2018 Model 3 since October 2021, and that a full recharge takes about six hours.Their engineers are also working on a system for the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and a number of other electric ve...[More]

WiTricity To Launch Wireless Charging System For Tesla Model 3

WiTricity announced this week plans to launch a wireless charging system for the Tesla Model 3.The company claims the Halo Charging System can deliver up to 11k.W. of wireless charging power, enough for 35-40 miles of driving range per hour, an amount roughly equivalent to most Level 2 home charging systems.WiTricity says they have been testing the system on a 2018 Model 3 since October 2021, and that a full recharge takes about six hours.Their engineers are also working on a system for the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and a number of other electric ve...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Gets Its Final Approval Later This Week

Tesla's Giga Berlin factory in Germany may get its final approval at the end of this week, with an official opening expected to take place on March 22 or 23.The information comes from German newspaper Tagesspiegel, which notes that Brandenburg Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke's so-called Task Force Tesla met last Tuesday to discuss the factory's final approval. The meeting reportedly only lasted 20 minutes, but the conclusions were clear: all obstacles facing the opening of Tesla's electric vehicle factory were cleared.As a result, preparations ...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Gets Its Final Approval Later This Week

Tesla's Giga Berlin factory in Germany may get its final approval at the end of this week, with an official opening expected to take place on March 22 or 23.The information comes from German newspaper Tagesspiegel, which notes that Brandenburg Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke's so-called Task Force Tesla met last Tuesday to discuss the factory's final approval. The meeting reportedly only lasted 20 minutes, but the conclusions were clear: all obstacles facing the opening of Tesla's electric vehicle factory were cleared.As a result, preparations ...[More]

Classic Recreations announces carbon-fiber Shelby Cobra with 800-plus hp $1.2M price tag

Oklahoma-based Classic Recreations has unveiled some stunning carbon-fiber bodied Mustangs in the recent past, and now it's giving the Shelby Cobra the same treatment.Called the Diamond Edition in honor of Shelby American's 60th anniversary, it reproduces the design of Shelby's CSX Cobra replicas in beautiful carbon fiber. The body shell weighs just 88 pounds and is based on a later 1965 Cobra, so it features flared fenders and a hood scoop in place of the cleaner look of earlier models.That lightweight body is paired with an 800-hp version of ...[More]

Classic Recreations announces carbon-fiber Shelby Cobra with 800-plus hp $1.2M price tag

Oklahoma-based Classic Recreations has unveiled some stunning carbon-fiber bodied Mustangs in the recent past, and now it's giving the Shelby Cobra the same treatment.Called the Diamond Edition in honor of Shelby American's 60th anniversary, it reproduces the design of Shelby's CSX Cobra replicas in beautiful carbon fiber. The body shell weighs just 88 pounds and is based on a later 1965 Cobra, so it features flared fenders and a hood scoop in place of the cleaner look of earlier models.That lightweight body is paired with an 800-hp version of ...[More]

2008 Tesla Roadster Sells For Over 250K

The original Tesla Roadster is quickly becoming a collector's item. It's estimated that, after several fires and accidents, only around 2000 are still in existence. Given Tesla's dramatic rise to the top of the automotive industry, prices for its first production car are now soaring.Gruber Motors, an independent service and sales company that specializes in Teslas, recently sold a 2008 Roadster through their portal for well over $250,000. VIN013 had just 840 miles on it when listed, a staggeringly low amount for a 14-year old vehicle. This co...[More]

2008 Tesla Roadster Sells For Over 250K

The original Tesla Roadster is quickly becoming a collector's item. It's estimated that, after several fires and accidents, only around 2000 are still in existence. Given Tesla's dramatic rise to the top of the automotive industry, prices for its first production car are now soaring.Gruber Motors, an independent service and sales company that specializes in Teslas, recently sold a 2008 Roadster through their portal for well over $250,000. VIN013 had just 840 miles on it when listed, a staggeringly low amount for a 14-year old vehicle. This co...[More]

Tesla 2022.4.5.4 Update

The day Canadians have been waiting for since October 2020 has finally arrived. Tesla has started deploying the 2022.4.5.4 software update which finally brings Full Self-Driving Beta to Canada.The update first started rolling out last night, with Drive Tesla reader Steven Elliott being one of the first to receive it, while reading our article on the impending launch of Safety Score.Once downloaded, the release notes indicate the Request Full-Self Driving Beta button is now available on the Autopilot settings page.After reading the usual discl...[More]

Tesla 2022.4.5.4 Update

The day Canadians have been waiting for since October 2020 has finally arrived. Tesla has started deploying the 2022.4.5.4 software update which finally brings Full Self-Driving Beta to Canada.The update first started rolling out last night, with Drive Tesla reader Steven Elliott being one of the first to receive it, while reading our article on the impending launch of Safety Score.Once downloaded, the release notes indicate the Request Full-Self Driving Beta button is now available on the Autopilot settings page.After reading the usual discl...[More]