Tesla to Likely Retrofit for Model 3s and Ys Later this Year

Tesla began producing some Model Y and Model 3 with A.M.D. Ryzen processors and new G.P.U.s. However, owners of older versions of the vehicles are also likely to get access to the new hardware, which could happen in the second half of 2022.Source: Summarized from Eva Fox at tesmanian.My Take: I hope they offer that on my 2018 Model S.Re Posted From: Tesla to Likely Retrofit for Model 3s and Ys Later this YearAuto Helpers...[More]

Tesla to Likely Retrofit for Model 3s and Ys Later this Year

Tesla began producing some Model Y and Model 3 with A.M.D. Ryzen processors and new G.P.U.s. However, owners of older versions of the vehicles are also likely to get access to the new hardware, which could happen in the second half of 2022.Source: Summarized from Eva Fox at tesmanian.My Take: I hope they offer that on my 2018 Model S.Re Posted From: Tesla to Likely Retrofit for Model 3s and Ys Later this YearAuto Helpers...[More]

Model S Plaid Versus Harley LiveWire - Who Wins

We've seen the world's quickest production car, the all electric Tesla Model S Plaid face off against a host of interesting rivals, from quick E.V.s to gas powered legends, hybrid hypercars, and some of the quickest motorcycles on the market. However, this may be the first time we've seen the new Model S compete with the Harley Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle. Surprise, surprise. The Model S Plaid easily wins the race.Source: Summarized from Steven Loveday at insideevs.My Take: I was a little surprised on how easily the Model S Plaid won ...[More]

Model S Plaid Versus Harley LiveWire - Who Wins

We've seen the world's quickest production car, the all electric Tesla Model S Plaid face off against a host of interesting rivals, from quick E.V.s to gas powered legends, hybrid hypercars, and some of the quickest motorcycles on the market. However, this may be the first time we've seen the new Model S compete with the Harley Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle. Surprise, surprise. The Model S Plaid easily wins the race.Source: Summarized from Steven Loveday at insideevs.My Take: I was a little surprised on how easily the Model S Plaid won ...[More]

Giga Berlin to Start Deliveries in January

Nearly three dozen Tesla Model Y cars parked outside Giga Berlin as rumours of January deliveries intensify. Tesla was hoping to receive their final approvals and begin production at Giga Berlin before the end of 2021. While that didn’t happen, the approval is expected to be granted soon, and with it rumours are circulating that Tesla could begin deliveries as soon as this month.Source: Summarized from Darryn John at driveteslacanada.My Take: This is a good sign that any day now they will open up shop and roll over Germany's OEMs.Re Posted Fr...[More]

Giga Berlin to Start Deliveries in January

Nearly three dozen Tesla Model Y cars parked outside Giga Berlin as rumours of January deliveries intensify. Tesla was hoping to receive their final approvals and begin production at Giga Berlin before the end of 2021. While that didn’t happen, the approval is expected to be granted soon, and with it rumours are circulating that Tesla could begin deliveries as soon as this month.Source: Summarized from Darryn John at driveteslacanada.My Take: This is a good sign that any day now they will open up shop and roll over Germany's OEMs.Re Posted Fr...[More]

Prototype Tesla Model S For 752 Miles On One Charge

Range anxiety is still the main reason why many people are wary of buying electric vehicles, but what if there was a battery capable of offering 752 miles of range to an EV the size of a Tesla Model S? Well, that's exactly what Michigan battery technology company Our Next Energy claims to have. Its proof of concept battery powered an electric vehicle for 752 miles without recharging. The vehicle, a Tesla Model S retrofitted with ONE's prototype battery, completed a road test across Michigan in mid December with an average speed of 55 m.p.h. The...[More]

Prototype Tesla Model S For 752 Miles On One Charge

Range anxiety is still the main reason why many people are wary of buying electric vehicles, but what if there was a battery capable of offering 752 miles of range to an EV the size of a Tesla Model S? Well, that's exactly what Michigan battery technology company Our Next Energy claims to have. Its proof of concept battery powered an electric vehicle for 752 miles without recharging. The vehicle, a Tesla Model S retrofitted with ONE's prototype battery, completed a road test across Michigan in mid December with an average speed of 55 m.p.h. The...[More]

Tesla Giga Nevada to Start Using Redwoods Recycled Battery Components

On Tuesday, January 4th, Panasonic announced that Redwood Materials would start supplying copper foil to its battery production facility in Giga Nevada. The Japanese tech giant announced the news during the 2022 CES tech trade show. Allan Swan, the President of Panasonic Energy of North America advised, Our work together to establish a domestic circular supply chain for batteries is an important step in realizing the full opportunity that E.V.s have to shape a much more sustainable world..Source: Summarized from Maria Merano at teslarati.My T...[More]

Tesla Giga Nevada to Start Using Redwoods Recycled Battery Components

On Tuesday, January 4th, Panasonic announced that Redwood Materials would start supplying copper foil to its battery production facility in Giga Nevada. The Japanese tech giant announced the news during the 2022 CES tech trade show. Allan Swan, the President of Panasonic Energy of North America advised, Our work together to establish a domestic circular supply chain for batteries is an important step in realizing the full opportunity that E.V.s have to shape a much more sustainable world..Source: Summarized from Maria Merano at teslarati.My T...[More]

Nikola drops 2 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Tesla.

After recently settling with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and agreeing to pay 125 million over federal security law violations, Nikola. has dropped its 2 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Tesla. According to paperwork filed with a San Francisco court on Tuesday which were reviewed by Bloomberg, both companies agreed to withdraw all claims and counter claims against each other. This signals an end to the lawsuit first filed in 2018 over claims Tesla copied several of Nikola's patent designs in the Tesla Semi. Nikola accu...[More]

Nikola drops 2 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Tesla.

After recently settling with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and agreeing to pay 125 million over federal security law violations, Nikola. has dropped its 2 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Tesla. According to paperwork filed with a San Francisco court on Tuesday which were reviewed by Bloomberg, both companies agreed to withdraw all claims and counter claims against each other. This signals an end to the lawsuit first filed in 2018 over claims Tesla copied several of Nikola's patent designs in the Tesla Semi. Nikola accu...[More]

Another Reason To Like Teslas Direct Sales Model

Car dealerships are a vestige of the 20th century which, like many outmoded and counterproductive industries, is being kept alive by political machinations. Tesla never wanted anything to do with the dealership model, and neither do any of the 21st century auto startups. One suspects that many legacy automakers would also like to dispense with it if they could. Dealerships add an additional layer of cost and inconvenience to the car buying process, in order to provide services that were once important, but are no longer needed in the internet a...[More]

Another Reason To Like Teslas Direct Sales Model

Car dealerships are a vestige of the 20th century which, like many outmoded and counterproductive industries, is being kept alive by political machinations. Tesla never wanted anything to do with the dealership model, and neither do any of the 21st century auto startups. One suspects that many legacy automakers would also like to dispense with it if they could. Dealerships add an additional layer of cost and inconvenience to the car buying process, in order to provide services that were once important, but are no longer needed in the internet a...[More]

Tesla May Have Already Completed Model 2 Prototype

Rumor's from a reliable source state that Tesla has completed design and manufactured prototypes of a the electric hatch dubbed the Model 2, reports out of China say. A budget electric car from Tesla was touted by Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk at the company’s Battery Day in late 2020 as he revealed Tesla’s plans to sell 30 million EVs a year by 2026. Musk’s comments firmed up rumor's that a cheaper electric hatch would materialize after Tesla advertised for design staff for its Shanghai Design Centre along with an image of a hatch l...[More]

Tesla May Have Already Completed Model 2 Prototype

Rumor's from a reliable source state that Tesla has completed design and manufactured prototypes of a the electric hatch dubbed the Model 2, reports out of China say. A budget electric car from Tesla was touted by Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk at the company’s Battery Day in late 2020 as he revealed Tesla’s plans to sell 30 million EVs a year by 2026. Musk’s comments firmed up rumor's that a cheaper electric hatch would materialize after Tesla advertised for design staff for its Shanghai Design Centre along with an image of a hatch l...[More]

Giga Texas receives more 4680 battery cell production equipment

In December the first production equipment for Tesla’s new 4680 battery cell was seen inside Giga Texas. After a short break for Christmas, Tesla is wasting no time bringing in more with another batch of equipment arriving at the factory this morning. Captured once again by Giga Texas drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer, a large piece of 4680 production equipment was moved inside the third floor of factory.Source: Summarized from Darryn John at driveteslacanada.My Take: The 4680 battery cell is being under valued. It will be a game changer and Tesla...[More]

Giga Texas receives more 4680 battery cell production equipment

In December the first production equipment for Tesla’s new 4680 battery cell was seen inside Giga Texas. After a short break for Christmas, Tesla is wasting no time bringing in more with another batch of equipment arriving at the factory this morning. Captured once again by Giga Texas drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer, a large piece of 4680 production equipment was moved inside the third floor of factory.Source: Summarized from Darryn John at driveteslacanada.My Take: The 4680 battery cell is being under valued. It will be a game changer and Tesla...[More]

Tesla is Norways Best Selling Carmaker in 2021

Tesla has captured the top spot as Norway’s best selling car company in 2021, capturing 11.6% of the country’s market share, led by the Model 3 all electric sedan. Norway is a monumental region for the electric vehicle transition, which reached record levels in 2021 after battery electric vehicles captured between 75 and 80 percent of the total market share in the country. Electric vehicles are Norwegians preferred mode of transportation, at least that is what the data suggests.Source: Summarized from Joey Klender at teslarati.My Take: Norw...[More]

Tesla is Norways Best Selling Carmaker in 2021

Tesla has captured the top spot as Norway’s best selling car company in 2021, capturing 11.6% of the country’s market share, led by the Model 3 all electric sedan. Norway is a monumental region for the electric vehicle transition, which reached record levels in 2021 after battery electric vehicles captured between 75 and 80 percent of the total market share in the country. Electric vehicles are Norwegians preferred mode of transportation, at least that is what the data suggests.Source: Summarized from Joey Klender at teslarati.My Take: Norw...[More]