Watch Tesla Assemble New 4680 Cells

A few years ago, at Tesla's Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk and other company executives talked about the brand's upcoming 4680 battery cells, which it claimed would be revolutionary. Fast-forward to the present, and Tesla just started delivering the first Model Y crossovers that use the new cells and related structural battery pack.While the general public may not get too excited over watching robots produce battery cells, it really is pretty neat to watch. We imagine that most hardcore E.V fans and owners will find it not only informative, b...[More]

Watch Tesla Assemble New 4680 Cells

A few years ago, at Tesla's Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk and other company executives talked about the brand's upcoming 4680 battery cells, which it claimed would be revolutionary. Fast-forward to the present, and Tesla just started delivering the first Model Y crossovers that use the new cells and related structural battery pack.While the general public may not get too excited over watching robots produce battery cells, it really is pretty neat to watch. We imagine that most hardcore E.V fans and owners will find it not only informative, b...[More]

Tesla Fremont Factory Sets New Single Day Production Record

Tesla’s Fremont factory has set a new single day production record, according to an email from CEO Elon Musk to employees on Saturday.In an email to all staff titled Production and Delivery, a copy of which was obtained by Drive Tesla, Musk congratulated everyone on the accomplishment, saying it happened even though Tesla has had a very tough quarter.Musk didn’t provide specifics on the number of vehicles produced that set the record, but said it happened within the last week.The kudos weren’t limited to staff at Fremont, with Musk al...[More]

Tesla Fremont Factory Sets New Single Day Production Record

Tesla’s Fremont factory has set a new single day production record, according to an email from CEO Elon Musk to employees on Saturday.In an email to all staff titled Production and Delivery, a copy of which was obtained by Drive Tesla, Musk congratulated everyone on the accomplishment, saying it happened even though Tesla has had a very tough quarter.Musk didn’t provide specifics on the number of vehicles produced that set the record, but said it happened within the last week.The kudos weren’t limited to staff at Fremont, with Musk al...[More]

Tesla Became the Most Purchased New Car in Switzerland in 2021

In a first for Tesla, the car company has the official title of the most purchased new car in Switzerland.This is according to the latest data from Auto-Suisse, who released the 2021 numbers earlier today.The top-selling car was the Tesla Model 3, with 5074 vehicles sold.The Model 3 overtook the historic leader in Suisse car sales, the Oktavia from Skoda.It also means that the best-selling Suisse car is an E.V for the first time.The top five cars in terms of sales in 2021 were:1. Tesla Model 32. Skoda Oktavia3. Audi Q34. Volkswagen Tiguan5. F...[More]

Tesla Became the Most Purchased New Car in Switzerland in 2021

In a first for Tesla, the car company has the official title of the most purchased new car in Switzerland.This is according to the latest data from Auto-Suisse, who released the 2021 numbers earlier today.The top-selling car was the Tesla Model 3, with 5074 vehicles sold.The Model 3 overtook the historic leader in Suisse car sales, the Oktavia from Skoda.It also means that the best-selling Suisse car is an E.V for the first time.The top five cars in terms of sales in 2021 were:1. Tesla Model 32. Skoda Oktavia3. Audi Q34. Volkswagen Tiguan5. F...[More]

Tesla Declares a 3:1 Stock Split

Tesla has announced that its Board of Directors has moved to execute a 3:1 split for the company’s common stock. The move will make the ownership of TSLA stock more available for both employees and investors alike.On Friday, Tesla submitted a 14A filing with the SEC that clarified its plans for the 2022 Annual Stockholder’s Meeting, which will take place on August 4. Along with the several agenda items listed in the 14A filing, Tesla described its intentions to split its common stock by a 3:1 ratio, which will triple the number of available...[More]

Tesla Declares a 3:1 Stock Split

Tesla has announced that its Board of Directors has moved to execute a 3:1 split for the company’s common stock. The move will make the ownership of TSLA stock more available for both employees and investors alike.On Friday, Tesla submitted a 14A filing with the SEC that clarified its plans for the 2022 Annual Stockholder’s Meeting, which will take place on August 4. Along with the several agenda items listed in the 14A filing, Tesla described its intentions to split its common stock by a 3:1 ratio, which will triple the number of available...[More]

Tesla Saves Driver From Falling Tree in China

Teslas may be among the most technologically-advanced vehicles on the road, but they are also extremely tough. Despite their sleek looks, their trademark components such as their glass roofs have been proven to be extremely durable.The Tesla Model S, for example, made headlines when it was tested by the NHTSA. During the course of the tests, the Model S’ glass roof ended up breaking the safety agency’s crush-testing machine. Since the Model S’ days, Teslas have only gotten better and safer.This became evident in an incident in China that ...[More]

Tesla Saves Driver From Falling Tree in China

Teslas may be among the most technologically-advanced vehicles on the road, but they are also extremely tough. Despite their sleek looks, their trademark components such as their glass roofs have been proven to be extremely durable.The Tesla Model S, for example, made headlines when it was tested by the NHTSA. During the course of the tests, the Model S’ glass roof ended up breaking the safety agency’s crush-testing machine. Since the Model S’ days, Teslas have only gotten better and safer.This became evident in an incident in China that ...[More]

The Cybertruck Giga Press

A few weeks back, Tesla’s Giga Press manufacturer IDRA released a video teasing a new 9000-ton Giga Press being assembled at the company’s Italy factory. In the 21-second video, IDRA did not share a lot of details about the new machine besides stating it will be coming in 3 weeks.Currently, Tesla uses 6000-ton Giga Presses to build the front and rear chassis of the Model Y as single pieces. Using the Giga Press has allowed Tesla to decrease parts that make up the rear body of the Model Y from 120 to 1.This enables Tesla to eliminate sever...[More]

The Cybertruck Giga Press

A few weeks back, Tesla’s Giga Press manufacturer IDRA released a video teasing a new 9000-ton Giga Press being assembled at the company’s Italy factory. In the 21-second video, IDRA did not share a lot of details about the new machine besides stating it will be coming in 3 weeks.Currently, Tesla uses 6000-ton Giga Presses to build the front and rear chassis of the Model Y as single pieces. Using the Giga Press has allowed Tesla to decrease parts that make up the rear body of the Model Y from 120 to 1.This enables Tesla to eliminate sever...[More]

Tesla Stock Price Sees 50 Percent Upside Potential

Tesla stock price sees 50% upside potential, according to UBS. The firm's new memo is titled, Time to be bold: Upgrade to Buy as it is now a very attractive entry point into a robust and fast-growing business.Looking through Q2, Tesla's future is brighter than ever.UBS raised Tesla shares to Buy, (from Neutral), and confirmed its $1100 price target. Although the manufacturer's shares have lost about 35% in value since the beginning of the year, the firm believes that the operating outlook is better than ever before, thanks to several importan...[More]

Tesla Stock Price Sees 50 Percent Upside Potential

Tesla stock price sees 50% upside potential, according to UBS. The firm's new memo is titled, Time to be bold: Upgrade to Buy as it is now a very attractive entry point into a robust and fast-growing business.Looking through Q2, Tesla's future is brighter than ever.UBS raised Tesla shares to Buy, (from Neutral), and confirmed its $1100 price target. Although the manufacturer's shares have lost about 35% in value since the beginning of the year, the firm believes that the operating outlook is better than ever before, thanks to several importan...[More]

Tesla Model Y Orders Start In Australia

Tesla has started taking Model Y orders in Australia and Japan, expanding the all-electric SUVs global market even more.According to Tesla’s order page in Australia, the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) starts at AU$68,900 ($48,895.24) before options. On the other hand, the Model Y Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Performance variant costs AU$93,900 ($66,636.62) before options. The Model Y’s estimated delivery date in Australia is between November 2022 to February 2023 as of Friday, June 10.Source: Re-posted and Summarized from Maria Merano a...[More]

Tesla Model Y Orders Start In Australia

Tesla has started taking Model Y orders in Australia and Japan, expanding the all-electric SUVs global market even more.According to Tesla’s order page in Australia, the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) starts at AU$68,900 ($48,895.24) before options. On the other hand, the Model Y Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Performance variant costs AU$93,900 ($66,636.62) before options. The Model Y’s estimated delivery date in Australia is between November 2022 to February 2023 as of Friday, June 10.Source: Re-posted and Summarized from Maria Merano a...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai To Produce Over 71000 EVs In June 2022

The Tesla Giga Shanghai plant, which in 2021 was responsible for roughly half of Tesla's total production, is restoring full production.In late May, we heard that the output is at 70% of the pre-lockdown level, which is backed by the recent production and sales numbers for the month of May, at respectively 33544 and 32165.Reuters reports that Tesla aims to produce more than 71000 Made-in-China, (MIC) Model 3/Model Y in June, according to an internal production memo seen by Reuters.Potentially, it might be close to reaching a new monthly record ...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai To Produce Over 71000 EVs In June 2022

The Tesla Giga Shanghai plant, which in 2021 was responsible for roughly half of Tesla's total production, is restoring full production.In late May, we heard that the output is at 70% of the pre-lockdown level, which is backed by the recent production and sales numbers for the month of May, at respectively 33544 and 32165.Reuters reports that Tesla aims to produce more than 71000 Made-in-China, (MIC) Model 3/Model Y in June, according to an internal production memo seen by Reuters.Potentially, it might be close to reaching a new monthly record ...[More]

BYD Will Supply Tesla With Batteries Very Soon

After multiple rumors over the past 12 months, it seems that BYD's batteries will finally find their way into Tesla products, potentially even this year.According to Reuters, Lian Yubo, BYD's executive vice president, said that the Chinese manufacturer is preparing to supply batteries to Tesla very soon.We are now good friends with Elon Musk because we are preparing to supply batteries to Tesla very soon, said Lian Yubo, BYD's executive vice president in an interview with Kui Yingchun, an anchor with China's state-owned broadcaster CGTN.It...[More]

BYD Will Supply Tesla With Batteries Very Soon

After multiple rumors over the past 12 months, it seems that BYD's batteries will finally find their way into Tesla products, potentially even this year.According to Reuters, Lian Yubo, BYD's executive vice president, said that the Chinese manufacturer is preparing to supply batteries to Tesla very soon.We are now good friends with Elon Musk because we are preparing to supply batteries to Tesla very soon, said Lian Yubo, BYD's executive vice president in an interview with Kui Yingchun, an anchor with China's state-owned broadcaster CGTN.It...[More]